Audio to Sheet Music Converter

Want to transcribe the audio files of your favorite piano songs into PDF sheet music? Discover our high-end converter.

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Transform your audio files into clean, usable PDF sheet music with our AI-powered music transcription engines.

Explore real transcription examples, automatically generated by our apps for every instrument.

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Versatility

Transcribes the guitar, whether it is solo or integrated into the mix.

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Accuracy

Every note and nuance is faithfully transcribed for guitar.

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Respect for interpretation

No simplification, the original guitar performance is preserved.

Tablature and MIDI transcribed

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Original YouTube video / audio

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Versatility

Works with solo piano or piano within a full mix.

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Accuracy

Every note and nuance is faithfully transcribed for piano.

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Respect for interpretation

No simplification, the original piano performance is preserved.

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

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Original YouTube video / audio

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Versatility

Works with acapella vocals or vocals in a mix.

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Accuracy

Every note and nuance is faithfully transcribed for vocals.

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Respect for interpretation

No simplification, the original performance is retained.

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

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Original YouTube video / audio

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Versatility

Analyze a multi-instrument mix and distribute the parts by staff.

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Accuracy

Every note and instrument is faithfully transcribed.

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Respect for interpretation

No simplification, the original full mix performance is preserved.

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

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Original YouTube video / audio

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Versatility

Transcribes drums, whether they are solo or integrated into the mix.

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Accuracy

Every hit and rhythm is faithfully transcribed for drums.

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Respect for interpretation

No simplification, the original drum performance is preserved.

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

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Original YouTube video / audio

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Versatility

Transcribes the violin, whether it is solo or part of the mix.

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Accuracy

Every note and nuance is faithfully transcribed for violin.

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Respect for interpretation

No simplification, the original violin performance is preserved.

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

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How do you go from audio to PDF sheet music?

1. Upload your audio file

Drop your audio file into the tool (MP3, WAV, MP4, etc. — 45+ formats supported). The converter automatically prepares the audio for analysis and sheet music generation.

2. Start the conversion with our AI

Choose the mode that matches your goal: Transcription to faithfully capture what’s actually played, or Arrangement to get a clearer, more performance-friendly version for the instrument you’re targeting. Then start the conversion.

3. Download your exports in one click

Download your result as PDF sheet music, and optionally as MIDI and MusicXML for deeper editing. You can also fix the output directly in our built-in editor (notes, tempo, measures, etc.).
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Why choose our audio-to-PDF sheet music converter?

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10+ instruments

You can generate sheet music from a simple audio file for 10+ instruments, with automatic detection of notes, tempo, time signature, and key.
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State-of-the-art accuracy

We rely on advanced AI music transcription technology to maximize accuracy, even on polyphonic music.
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Lightning fast

Where manual transcription can take hours, converting audio to sheet music typically takes just a few minutes.
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Private and secure

Your conversions are stored securely for 30 days, then automatically and permanently deleted.
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Versatile

Depending on the instrument and the result you want, you can aim for a faithful capture (Transcription) or a more playable, cleaner-looking version (Arrangement, with melody and accompaniment).

Fast

Transcribing by ear can easily take 5–6 hours for a medium-complexity piece. Here, analysis starts as soon as you upload, and your sheet music is ready shortly after—no heavy workflow.
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Complete

Upload an audio file, a video, or record directly from your browser. Then refine the sheet music in the editor and export as PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML to use in your favorite software.

La Touche Musicale: Who is it for?

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Musicians (all levels)

Turn an audio file into sheet music to improve faster: slow it down, isolate a section, loop a few measures, and practice from a clear foundation.
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Composers & arrangers

Get a structured base to rearrange: change the key, adapt the harmony, rewrite parts, or prepare an alternate version.
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Producers & creators

From a simple audio file, create a production-ready base: edit notes, swap sounds, tweak the groove, and bring it into your DAW.
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Teachers & students

Quickly generate teaching materials: exercises, simplified versions, annotations—and save a huge amount of time compared to manual transcription.

Your generated MIDI files are compatible with the DAWs you use

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Ableton Live

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FL Studio

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Logic Pro

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Reaper

Your generated sheet music is compatible with the music notation software you use

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Musescore

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Sibelius

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Dorico

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Flat.io

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Noteflight

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StaffPad

Customer reviews

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I use PianoConvert to turn my original pieces and covers into clean, usable MIDI. The tempo and structure are reliable enough that I can import the file straight into my DAW, change the instrumentation, quantize if needed, and rework the arrangement without starting from scratch.

PianoConvert saves me a huge amount of time on notation: I get a readable PDF score and a MusicXML file I can open in MuseScore to fix a couple details and add annotations. For preparing clean charts (rehearsals, lessons, publishing), it’s become my go-to.

Alexandre – producer / composer

Camille – pianist & arranger

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GuitarConvert helps me get a clear MIDI version of the songs I’m working on. I then import it into Ableton to test sounds, double the guitar with synth layers, or build a rhythmic foundation. It’s fast, and it saves me from transcribing everything by ear.

For my students, it’s perfect: GuitarConvert generates a clean PDF tab and a MusicXML file I can adapt to their level in Guitar Pro or MuseScore. I save a ton of time preparing materials, especially when they ask for YouTube songs at the last minute.

Nicolas – guitarist / home studio

Elise – guitar teacher

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BandConvert is incredibly impressive for extracting multi-track MIDI from a full song. I can then isolate parts (bass, drums, piano, etc.) in my DAW, swap instruments, and prepare backing tracks or demos in record time.

What I love is how clear the parts are for each instrument. The PDF is already very usable, and the MusicXML lets me quickly adjust a few measures in Sibelius before rehearsal. For a band, it changes everything—we rehearse with clean charts.

Romain – arranger / music director

Marion – section leader / ensemble musician

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I mainly use SingConvert to extract a melodic line as MIDI from a vocal recording. I import it into Logic to harmonize, double the melody, try different keys, and build a production around it. It’s a super practical starting point for composing quickly.

For teaching, it’s excellent: I get a PDF score of the vocal melody and a MusicXML file I can edit to add breaths, lyrics, and dynamics. My students improve faster with a clear reference, especially on newer songs.

Inès – songwriter-producer

Sarah – vocal coach

Frequently Asked Questions

Upload your audio file, then, if needed, choose the main instrument you want to extract (or a more global result that includes all instruments), and start the conversion. Once the analysis is complete, you’ll get the PDF sheet music, with optional MIDI and MusicXML exports.
Yes. The same processing can generate a MIDI file in addition to the sheet music, so you can edit notes and drive instruments in a DAW.
A clear source almost always generates the best sheet music: a well-defined instrument, low noise, and a mix that isn’t too dense. On the other hand, heavily produced recordings (many instruments, lots of effects, strong compression) often require more cleanup after conversion.
Yes. Our apps let you target a main instrument instead of trying to transcribe the entire mix at once. If you want to replay or edit a specific part, this usually produces cleaner, more readable notation.
PDF is ideal for reading, printing, and sharing sheet music. MusicXML is best for editing in notation software, and MIDI lets you fine-tune notes inside a DAW.
Timing mainly depends on the file length and musical complexity, but most conversions finish within a few minutes. Longer or more intricate pieces may take a bit more processing time.
Start with a clean file: no clipping, minimal background noise, and a mix where the part you want is clearly audible. Avoid noisy live recordings or overly compressed audio—cleaner input leads to more reliable PDF sheet music.
You can generate a free preview of the first 30 seconds on all our apps to check the output quality. To download the full conversion and all exports, we offer affordable subscription plans.

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