Open the export in MuseScore
StaveWave exports standard MusicXML. Open MuseScore, go to File › Open, and select the exported file. MuseScore imports it as a full score.
MusicXML for MuseScore
Convert sheet music to MusicXML for MuseScore.
Upload a PDF or scan. StaveWave reads it, validates the measures, then exports MusicXML you can open in MuseScore via File › Open.
Review the conversion before exporting MusicXML.
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Built for the work
What this workflow gives you.
What imports reliably
Notes, rests, key and time signatures, clefs, slurs, ties, and articulations import as editable notation when recognition is accurate.
Review before you import
The score check identifies measures that need review after import. Beaming, tuplet grouping, and ornaments are often faster to fix in MuseScore than to re-scan.
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 a PDF or image file up to 100 MB and 100 pages.
Review the score check
Review the flagged measures before importing so you know what to check in MuseScore.
Import and edit in MuseScore
Export the MusicXML file, then fix any flagged measures once it's open.
Questions
What to know before uploading.
Which MuseScore versions work?
MusicXML import has been supported since MuseScore 2. MuseScore 3 and 4 both handle .xml and .mxl files well. Use your current version for the best fidelity.
What if something looks wrong after import?
Check the StaveWave score check first—flagged measures are the most likely sources. Common issues are beaming and tuplet grouping, which are usually faster to fix in MuseScore than to re-scan.
Can I use this MusicXML in other apps?
Yes. The file is standard MusicXML and works with Sibelius, Dorico, Finale, and any notation software that supports the format.
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