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PDF to MusicXML
Turn PDF sheet music into an editable score.
Upload a PDF (or photo) of a printed part and download MusicXML — with slurs, dynamics and articulation, ready for MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico or Finale.
Converter
Drop your PDF here.
Works with printed, monophonic single-staff parts — études, orchestral parts, vocal lines. The first page of the PDF is rendered right in your browser, its resolution is checked, and only then does recognition start.
… or drop it here. PDF, JPEG, PNG or HEIC, up to 8 MB.
- Check resolution
- Read the music
- Check measures
Measure ledger
Your file is sent to our AI service for recognition and is not stored permanently. Please only upload music you are allowed to use.
Questions
PDF to MusicXML, explained.
Why MusicXML and not MIDI?
MusicXML preserves notation — slurs, dynamics, articulation, beaming — while MIDI only stores pitches and timing. For editing and printing, MusicXML is the format you want; MIDI can always be derived from it.
Which PDFs work best?
Scanned or exported PDFs of printed, monophonic single-staff parts. We measure the staff line spacing before processing: below 10 pixels we reject the file instead of guessing — re-export the PDF at a higher resolution instead.
Is it really free?
The beta is free, no account needed. A fair subscription will follow once quality meets our own bar.
How do I open the result in MuseScore?
Download the .musicxml file and open it directly — MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico and Finale all import MusicXML. Check the measures our ledger flagged, then transpose, edit and print as usual.