Open the export in Finale
File › Import › MusicXML in Finale, producing an editable document.
MusicXML for Finale
Convert sheet music to MusicXML for Finale, online.
Upload a PDF or scan. StaveWave reads it, validates the measures, then exports standard MusicXML for Finale's MusicXML import.
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.
What comes through
Notes, clefs, signatures, and ties import as notation you can edit.
Review before you import
The bar-by-bar score check flags measures so cleanup in Finale stays focused.
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.
Upload the score
Submit your file and let StaveWave validate it.
Review the score check
Review the flagged measures before importing.
Import into Finale
Export MusicXML, then File › Import › MusicXML in Finale.
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.
How do I import the file into Finale?
File › Import › MusicXML — select the exported .musicxml, .xml, or .mxl file.
Which file types can I upload?
PDF, PNG, JPG, WEBP, and TIFF, up to 100 MB and 100 pages per job.
What if a measure looks wrong after import?
Start with the score check — flagged measures are the likely source.
Ready to convert