MuseScore
- Developer Werner Schweer
- Platforms Desktop
- Operating Systems Windows
- Supported formats 24
- Rating
MuseScore works with 24 different file extensions, providing the ability to open, edit, and convert files. The table provides information about the program’s features and the file extensions it supports.
MuseScore can be used for daily work with various file extensions. With it, access files in WAV, PNG, MP3 and numerous other formats seamlessly.
Convert files easily with MuseScore from one format to another for seamless sharing across platforms.
Access the official Werner Schweer website to download the newest MuseScore version.
File extensions supported by MuseScore
- File Extension FLAC
- File Extension GP3
- File Extension GP4
- File Extension GP5
- File Extension GPX
- File Extension GTP
- File Extension LY
- File Extension MD
- File Extension MGU
- File Extension MID
- File Extension MIDI
- File Extension MP3
- File Extension MSC
- File Extension MSCX
- File Extension MXL
- File Extension OGG
- File Extension OVE
- File Extension PDF
- File Extension PNG
- File Extension SGU
- File Extension SMF
- File Extension SVG
- File Extension WAV
- File Extension XML
Convert files using MuseScore
- MIDI to FLAC
- MIDI to MSC
- MGU to MP3
- MIDI to WAV
- MSC to LY
- MD to PDF
- GP4 to PDF
- GP5 to PDF
- MGU to MIDI
- MSC to PDF
- GP4 to MID
- MID to MSCX
- GPX to MIDI
- GPX to PDF
- GTP to MIDI
- MID to PDF
- GTP to MSC
- MSCX to PDF
- GPX to WAV
- GPX to PNG
- GP3 to MID
- SGU to MP3
- GP5 to WAV
- GP5 to MP3
- GTP to PDF
- MIDI to MP3
- MIDI to MID
- GTP to WAV
- GP3 to PDF
- MID to WAV
- MSCX to MID
- GP5 to MIDI
- GP4 to MP3
- MIDI to OGG
- GP4 to MIDI
- OVE to PDF
- GTP to MID
- GTP to MSCX
- GP5 to OGG
- GP3 to PNG
- MIDI to PNG
- GP5 to MID
- MID to MP3
- MID to PNG
- MGU to MID
- GPX to MID
- MIDI to PDF
- OVE to LY
- GP3 to MIDI
Alternatives to MuseScore
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| Rhythmbox | GNOME | Linux | 4.7 out of 5 (43 reviews) |
| CADSTAR | Quadra Solutions | Windows | 4.6 out of 5 (45 reviews) |
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| TuxGuitar | TUXGUITAR | Linux | 4.3 out of 5 (37 reviews) |
| Xrecode | - | Windows | 4.3 out of 5 (43 reviews) |
Solve problems with MuseScore
How can I make MuseScore the default program to open files?
Set default programs for Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your file and selecting the "Open With" option. From there, click "Choose another app" to continue;
- From the options listed in the pop-up window, specifically choose MuseScore as the application to handle your file;
- Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK" to save your preference.
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired file to access the file’s context menu;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Look towards the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. "Recommended programs" will be the default selection;
- Select "All Programs" from this menu and proceed to search for MuseScore. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default option.
Why does MuseScore stop responding or crash intermittently?
MuseScore crashes can occur due to outdated software versions. To mitigate this, install the latest updates for developer products.
Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.