Nothing to install
A Mac, Windows laptop, Linux box, iPad, or Chromebook all reach the same job.
ScanScore alternative
A ScanScore alternative that runs online.
ScanScore is desktop software installed on Windows or macOS. StaveWave runs online: upload a scan, review flagged measures, then export MusicXML, MXL, and MIDI.
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.
Review is built into the conversion
Rhythm and structural checks run on each measure, grouped by cause.
Editor-ready output
Export MusicXML and MXL for any notation app, and MIDI.
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 in your browser and let StaveWave validate it.
Review the score check
Review flagged measures, grouped by cause.
Export MusicXML
Export MusicXML, compressed MXL, and MIDI for any standard notation app.
Questions
What to know before uploading.
Weighing more than one option? Compare six sheet music scanners side by side.
Do I need to install any software?
No. StaveWave is an online service on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, and Chromebook. There is nothing to install and nothing to keep updated.
How is this different from installed scanning software?
It runs online, and it flags uncertain measures for review.
Can I use it on an iPad or Chromebook?
Yes. Any modern device with a browser can upload a score and review the score check.
What formats does it accept and produce?
It accepts PDF, PNG, JPG, WEBP, and TIFF up to 100 MB and 100 pages, and produces MusicXML, compressed MXL, and MIDI.
Is the MusicXML ready to edit?
It's a draft — the score check shows what to verify when the file opens in your notation app.
Ready to convert