Compare recognition results
StaveWave compares independent recognition results for your scan.
Sheet music OCR
Online sheet music OCR that shows its work.
Upload scanned sheet music. StaveWave creates a draft, checks each measure, and flags uncertain measures for review.
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.
Bars get checked
Rhythm and structural checks run on each measure. Uncertain bars are grouped by cause — missing beams, overfull measures, or ambiguous rests.
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 a scan
Submit your PDF or image file and let StaveWave validate it.
Review the score check
Review flagged measures, grouped by cause.
Export MusicXML
Export the result for Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore, Finale, or any standard MusicXML app.
Questions
What to know before uploading.
What makes this different from other OMR?
StaveWave compares independent recognition results and flags uncertain measures. The score check helps you review those measures before export.
Which image formats work?
StaveWave accepts PDF, PNG, JPG, WEBP, and TIFF files up to 100 MB and 100 pages.
How clean does the scan need to be?
300 DPI or higher works well for most printed scores. Sharp staff lines and clear symbols produce better results. The score check flags measures where scan quality caused uncertainty.
Can I edit the result in the score check?
Yes — a beat ruler validates each measure as you edit.
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