Open the export in Sibelius
File › Open in Sibelius. The score arrives as a full Sibelius score, not a picture of one.
MusicXML for Sibelius
Convert sheet music to MusicXML for Sibelius, online.
Upload a PDF or scan. StaveWave reads it, validates the measures, then exports standard MusicXML you can open in Sibelius.
Review the conversion before exporting MusicXML.
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Built for the work
What this workflow gives you.
What comes through
Notes, clefs, signatures, and ties import as editable notation.
Review before you import
The score check shows flagged measures, so you know what to inspect first.
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 you import anything.
Open it in Sibelius
Export MusicXML, then File › Open in Sibelius.
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 Sibelius?
File › Open — 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 in Sibelius?
Check the score check first — flagged measures are the likely source.
Can I use the same file in other notation apps?
Yes. It's standard MusicXML, so it also opens in Dorico, MuseScore, or Finale.
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