30 catalogued formats
Plugin & Add-on Formats
Plugin files extend a host application rather than standing alone. Audio plugins use formats such as VST, VST3, AU, and AAX, while application extensions may be shared libraries or signed packages. Architecture, host version, and operating system all affect whether a plugin can load.
Why this format suite matters
- A plugin built for one platform or CPU architecture will not load on another.
- Host applications support different plugin standards and versions.
- Signed and notarized packages may be required on modern desktop systems.
Common formats in this suite
A sample of the catalog. Not every extension has a live converter.
| Format | Extension | MIME | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VST | .vst | application/octet-stream | VST plugin format |
| VST3 | .vst3 | application/octet-stream | VST3 plugin format |
| COMPONENT | .component | application/octet-stream | COMPONENT plugin format |
| FXB | .fxb | application/octet-stream | FXB plugin format |
| FXP | .fxp | application/octet-stream | FXP plugin format |
| GSC | .gsc | application/octet-stream | GSC plugin format |
| KXLV | .kxlv | application/octet-stream | KXLV plugin format |
| KXMP3 | .kxmp3 | application/octet-stream | KXMP3 plugin format |
| KXPL | .kxpl | application/octet-stream | KXPL plugin format |
| KXST | .kxst | application/octet-stream | KXST plugin format |
| KXSTR | .kxstr | application/octet-stream | KXSTR plugin format |
| KXVI | .kxvi | application/octet-stream | KXVI plugin format |
| KXWAV | .kxwav | application/octet-stream | KXWAV plugin format |
| NKSF | .nksf | application/octet-stream | NKSF plugin format |
| NKSFX | .nksfx | application/octet-stream | NKSFX plugin format |
| REABANK | .reabank | application/octet-stream | REABANK plugin format |
| REACOMP | .reacomp | application/octet-stream | REACOMP plugin format |
| REACONTROL | .reacontrol | application/octet-stream | REACONTROL plugin format |
| READELAY | .readelay | application/octet-stream | READELAY plugin format |
| REAEQ | .reaeq | application/octet-stream | REAEQ plugin format |
| REAFIR | .reafir | application/octet-stream | REAFIR plugin format |
| REAGATE | .reagate | application/octet-stream | REAGATE plugin format |
| REALIMITER | .realimiter | application/octet-stream | REALIMITER plugin format |
| REASAMPLOMATIC | .reasamplomatic | application/octet-stream | REASAMPLOMATIC plugin format |
| REASTRETCH | .reastretch | application/octet-stream | REASTRETCH plugin format |
| REASYNDRUM | .reasyndrum | application/octet-stream | REASYNDRUM plugin format |
Showing 26 of 30 catalogued formats. Use the converter directory for supported tools.
Common workflows
Audio production
Choose the plugin format supported by the DAW and install the correct architecture.
Application extensions
Use the vendor installer and keep the host application updated.
Troubleshooting
Check the plugin folder, architecture, and host compatibility before reinstalling.
Before you convert
Start with the application that must open the result. Choose the plugin format supported by the DAW and install the correct architecture. Keep the original file until the output has been opened and checked. A format name alone does not guarantee compatibility, especially for plugin & add-on formats data that may include references, layers, or platform-specific metadata.
- Confirm the source file opens correctly in its original application.
- Identify the exact format and version the destination accepts.
- Keep the source until the converted file has been reviewed.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I convert a VST plugin to AAX?
- No. These are different plugin APIs and usually require a separate build from the developer.
- Why does a plugin not appear in my DAW?
- Check the plugin folder, architecture, host scan settings, and whether the format is supported.
- Are plugins safe to install?
- Install from the vendor or a trusted source. Unsigned binaries can be risky.
- Does this site convert plugins?
- No. Plugin compatibility is controlled by the host and the developer's build.
- What should I check before converting a plugin & add-on formats file?
- Confirm that the source opens in its original application, identify the format the destination requires, and keep an untouched copy. Test one representative file before processing a batch, especially when metadata, links, geometry, or layout matters.