.NST File Extension
NoiseTracker Module
| Developer | N/A |
| Popularity |
4.0 | 5 Votes |
What is an NST file?
An NST file is a module used by NoiseTracker, a freeware audio tracking program created in 1989. It contains one or more audio tracks, which include note patterns and sound samples.
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The NST file is the main file type associated with NoiseTracker. It saves a module, which consists of sound samples that are played back according to the notes in the modules.
NoiseTracker was commonly used by Amiga game musicians to create music. Amiga was a personal computer platform manufactured by Commodore in the 1980s and 1990s. NoiseTracker was discontinued and is no longer available for download. If you have an NST file that needs to be played, you can use Nullsoft Winamp in Windows.
Programs that open NST files
Outlook Connector for Notes File
| Developer | Microsoft |
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3.2 | 9 Votes |
An NST file may also be a storage file created by Outlook Connector for IBM Lotus Domino, an add-in for Microsoft Outlook that allows users to access Lotus Notes through Outlook. It contains Notes messages and other data for access offline that is stored locally on your computer. NST files are similar to Outlook offline .OST files.
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NST files may grow large in size, which may slow the performance of your computer and cause Outlook to crash. If you delete NST files they are automatically recreated by the Connector add-in. To permanently remove the NST file you must delete the Outlook profile and create a new profile.
NST files are located in the same folder with other local profile settings files, such as OST and .PST files, in the following directories:
- Windows XP - C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\
- Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 - C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook\
Programs that open or reference NST files
NIST Biometric Data File
| Developer | NIST |
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2.0 | 1 Vote |
An NST file may also be a biometric data file saved in the ANSI/NIST-ITL standard developed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It stores forensic and biometric information such as fingerprints, palm prints, facial images, and other identifying data used for law enforcement, border control, and identity verification. NST files are designed to maintain a consistent structure so that biometric data can be exchanged and interpreted across different systems and agencies.
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NST files serve the same general purpose as .NIST files, but differ in how they are used and implemented. While NIST files follow the ANSI/NIST-ITL format, NST files are typically used in newer or specialized biometric systems that modify the format to meet their internal requirements. Therefore, the two formats may contain similar data, but software compatibility for NIST and NST files will vary depending on the specialized biometric system that uses the NST format.
How to open an NST file
You can open NST files with NIST Biometric Image Software or Net-X Solutions NIST Viewer in Windows. To open an NST file with the app, select File → Open.