Because KLC is often a community-developed or niche tool, you won't typically find it on the Native Instruments official store. Here is the safest way to source it:
(Note: If you are looking for the official way to create libraries, Native Instruments offers the Kontakt Developer Editor if you sign up for their developer program, though this is a more complex route.)
Run Kontakt Library Creator.exe (double-click).
Fill in the fields:
Select wallpapers – Match the correct image files.
Click “Create Library” – KLC will generate:
Add to Kontakt:
KLC is a community-developed utility that helps you generate the necessary resource files (.nicnt, .nkc, .nkr) to make a standard Kontakt instrument appear in the Libraries tab of Kontakt (full version 5.8+ or Kontakt 6/7). Unlike commercial alternatives, KLC is completely free and does not require installation – it runs as a portable executable.
Key features:
Once you have sourced the legitimate download file (usually a .zip or .rar archive), follow these steps to install it properly.
Unlike most software, KLC does not require installation. There’s no setup wizard or registry entries.
That’s it. You’ve “installed” KLC.
If you have downloaded a safe version of the tool, here is the standard installation workflow:
Step 1: Disable Antivirus Temporarily (Important) KLC writes registry keys to integrate with Kontakt. Some antivirus tools flag this as "ransomware behavior." Disable real-time protection just for the install duration.
Step 2: Run the Installer
Step 3: Accept the UAC Prompt Click "Yes" when Windows asks if you trust this application.
Step 4: Choose Directory
Select:
C:\Program Files\KontaktLibraryCreator
(Do not use spaces in custom paths; KLC struggles with them).
Step 5: Finish Installation Click "Finish." You should now see a desktop shortcut called "Kontakt Library Creator."
Step 6: Re-enable Antivirus Whitelist the installation folder to prevent future false positives.