JPG, PNG, WEBP, TIFF — and PDF
StaveWave prepares the image before recognition runs.
Image to MusicXML
Convert an image of sheet music to MusicXML online.
JPG, PNG, WEBP, or TIFF — including a phone photo of a printed page. StaveWave reads the notation, checks the bars, and exports editable MusicXML.
Review the conversion before exporting MusicXML.
No subscription or monthly fees. Start with 100 free signup credits. No credit card required.
Built for the work
What this workflow gives you.
How StaveWave checks a conversion
The checks behind each export.
See the checks used before you export MusicXML.
Review
The review highlights measures that need attention.
The review shows the original page.
Notation checks
Notation checks look for issues that matter when editing.
Checks review pitch, rhythm, structure, and articulation before you edit in your notation app.
Steps
How StaveWave converts your score.
Photograph or scan the page
300 DPI or higher for scans; keep phone photos flat and evenly lit.
Upload and review the score check
Submit the image, then review flagged measures against your page.
Export MusicXML
Get MusicXML, compressed MXL, and MIDI for any major notation app.
Questions
What to know before uploading.
Do I need to install any software?
No. StaveWave is an online service, so it works the same on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, and Chromebook. There is nothing to install.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WEBP, and TIFF, plus PDF, up to 100 MB and 100 pages per job.
Can it read handwritten music?
No. StaveWave targets printed notation only.
What do I get at the end?
MusicXML and compressed MXL for your notation app, plus MIDI.
Ready to convert