Is StaveWave free to use?
Yes. StaveWave is free to use — upload a score, convert it to MusicXML, and download the result without a paid plan, signup, or credit card.
Free · Sheet music to MusicXML
Turn scanned sheet music into editable MusicXML — free, with no signup.
Upload an original PDF or flat scan of a score. StaveWave reads the notation, builds draft MusicXML, then shows the warnings and evidence behind the result.
Use it to move printed or scanned music into Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore, Finale, and other notation apps without treating OCR as a black box.
Free to use · No signup · No credit card
OMR path
A simpler pipeline.
Four stages, one outcome: usable MusicXML with visible evidence when the machine is uncertain.
- 01
Read the source
Detect whether the upload is a clean PDF, scan, or photo and prepare only the image variants needed for that source.
- 02
Run OMR
Use independent recognizers to produce candidate MusicXML and expose where their readings disagree.
- 03
Check the score
Validate rhythm, structure, and rendered appearance so likely problem measures are named directly.
- 04
Release or flag
Download clean MusicXML when the gate passes, or review the exact measures that blocked release.
Questions
What StaveWave does with your score.
StaveWave is built for musicians and copyists who need editable MusicXML, visible warnings, and a clear explanation of how the conversion was judged.
What file formats do you support?
You can upload PDF, PNG, JPG, WEBP, or TIFF files up to 50 MB and 20 pages.
What will I get after conversion?
You get draft MusicXML plus review notes and an audit log that explain the engine votes, validation warnings, and release-gate decisions.
Can I use the MusicXML in Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore, or Finale?
Yes. StaveWave exports standard MusicXML for notation apps that can import MusicXML, including Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore, Finale, and similar score editors.
Does StaveWave hide uncertain recognition results?
No. The conversion page keeps uncertain measures, validation warnings, and quality-gate status visible so you can review the score before using the export.
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Upload a score, review the evidence, and download MusicXML — free.
Free to use · No signup · No credit card