Free online NKI to DWP converter
NKI is a Kontakt instrument; DWP is a DarkWave Studio project, usually requiring an audio render.
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Kontakt users may need a DWP file to open a project in DarkWave Studio, which uses DWP as its project format. These formats store different things: an NKI is an instrument, while a DWP is a music project, so a usable result generally requires rendering the instrument and rebuilding the project.
What the NKI format is
NKI is Native Instruments Kontakt’s instrument format. It stores an instrument’s settings and references to its sample data; Kontakt-based instruments and libraries commonly include NKI files. Open one in Native Instruments Kontakt or a compatible Kontakt Player when the instrument’s license permits it.
What the DWP format is
DWP is a DarkWave Studio project file. It describes a project’s audio modules and their connections; it is not, by itself, a rendered audio file. DarkWave Studio can use a project containing rendered audio, but it does not interpret Kontakt’s NKI instrument mappings as a native instrument.
How to convert NKI to DWP
Online on 101convert.com
Use the built-in converter on this page: upload the NKI file, select DWP as the output format, start conversion, then download the result. Multiple files can be submitted as a batch. Check the page for the per-file size limit. A converted file may not retain the NKI’s playable instrument structure; see the compatibility notes below.
Offline with desktop software
For a DWP project that contains the NKI’s sound, render the instrument to audio first, then place that audio in DarkWave Studio:
- Open the NKI in Kontakt. In a DAW that supports the Kontakt plug-in, create a MIDI track routed to Kontakt and render or export the track as a WAV file. Kontakt requires an appropriate license or compatible player for the instrument.
- In DarkWave Studio (Windows), create a project and add a Sample Player module. Load the rendered WAV into the module, then save the project as a
.dwpfile. Keep the WAV available at the location referenced by the project.
Quality and compatibility
This is a change from an editable sampler instrument to a project containing audio, not a lossless structural conversion. Rendering preserves the sound produced for the MIDI performance, but not the NKI’s key zones, modulation, scripts, or other Kontakt controls. A DWP project may also depend on the external WAV file, so keep that file with the project when moving or archiving it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the NKI to DWP converter free?
Yes, converting NKI to DWP on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my NKI file be?
You can upload NKI files up to 30 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 500 MB per file and 5 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert NKI to DWP?
No. The NKI to DWP conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid NKI file for this NKI to DWP conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.