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FLAC to MIDI converter with AI

Download MIDI files from the audio tracks of your favorite songs using our FLAC to MIDI file converter. Start your free trial today.

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30-second free preview

10+ instruments supported

Turn a FLAC file into usable MIDI for music production, composition, and editing, thanks to AI-assisted music transcription

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

Original YouTube video / audio

Tablature and MIDI transcribed

Original YouTube video / audio

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

Original YouTube video / audio

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

Original YouTube video / audio

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

Original YouTube video / audio

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

Original YouTube video / audio

Sheet music and MIDI transcribed

How to convert a FLAC file to MIDI with AI?

1. Import your source (FLAC, YouTube, or another file)

Upload your FLAC file (or any other supported audio/video format), or paste a YouTube URL. Our tool automatically prepares the audio for analysis (signal optimization and rhythmic preparation) to generate a more consistent MIDI foundation afterward.

2. Start the conversion based on your needs

Choose whether you want a MIDI file that matches the full track (all instruments, using the BandConvert app) or whether you prefer to target a specific instrument for a more focused transcription (PianoConvert, GuitarConvert, SingConvert, etc.). Then start the conversion to begin the analysis.

3. Download your files instantly

Download your MIDI file, ready to import into your DAW (Cubase, FL Studio, Ableton, etc.). Depending on your workflow, you can also export to MusicXML for advanced editing in notation software, or to PDF for a readable, printable score.

Why choose La Touche Musicale’s FLAC to MIDI converter?

10+ instruments

FLAC is great for preserving high-quality audio, but it isn’t designed for directly manipulating notes, rhythms, and musical structure. Our FLAC to MIDI converter helps you go from faithful audio to an editable musical representation for all your instruments.

State-of-the-art accuracy

We use proprietary AI music transcription technology that analyzes pitch, duration, note attacks, and the rhythmic grid to generate a coherent MIDI file. It gives you a strong starting point for your project, whether you’re arranging, composing, orchestrating, or producing.

Lightning fast

Where manual transcription can take a long time, automated conversion produces a first MIDI version in just a few minutes. You still stay in control in the editor, so you can fine-tune what needs adjusting before exporting.

Private and secure

Your conversions are stored in your account for 30 days in a secure environment, then automatically and permanently deleted.

Versatile

Customize the output you want from your FLAC: a single-track MIDI focused on the instrument of your choice (piano, guitar, vocals, drums, etc.), or a multi-track MIDI containing the notes for each instrument present in your audio.

Fast

Transcribing audio (MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc.) into MIDI can take hours and requires significant experience when done by ear from scratch. With our converter, you get a high-quality, fully editable MIDI draft in just a few minutes.

Complete

The converter supports FLAC, as well as most popular audio and video formats (MP3, WAV, MP4, M4A, OGG, etc.) and YouTube URLs. Once your file is imported, you receive your MIDI conversion, which you can adjust. Other useful export formats, like MusicXML and PDF, are also available.

La Touche Musicale: Who is it for?

Musicians (all levels)

Have a FLAC file of a song you’ve been dreaming of playing? Turn it into MIDI to make learning easier and better understand how the song is structured and interpreted.

Composers & arrangers

Spent hours composing your track and recorded it in FLAC? Save yourself even more transcription time and export it to MIDI in just two minutes.

Producers & creators

Creating MIDI files from audio isn’t trivial. Save valuable time in your creative process with our FLAC to MIDI converter.

Teachers & students

Need specific exercises for your students, or want them to learn songs that are only available as audio? Give them reliable, ready-to-use MIDI and sheet music.

Your generated MIDI files are compatible with the DAWs you use

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

Customer reviews

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

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

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

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

How to convert a FLAC file to MIDI with AI?

Make sure your FLAC file contains a clear enough piece of music, with distinct elements even if multiple instruments are present. Then upload your file to our FLAC to MIDI converter, start the automatic analysis, and get your MIDI in a few minutes. You can edit the result in the editor and export to MusicXML or PDF depending on your needs.

Does a lossless FLAC file automatically produce better MIDI?

FLAC preserves the audio signal very well, which can help AI analysis, but accuracy mostly depends on musical clarity. A clean recording with little distortion, stable volume, and well-separated instruments typically yields more coherent MIDI, even though a great format can’t fully compensate for a muddy mix.

Can I get multi-track MIDI from a FLAC file with multiple instruments?

Yes, when the track allows the different parts in the mix to be distinguished clearly. For that, we recommend using BandConvert, our multi-instrument app. If your goal is to extract a specific instrument, use our dedicated single-instrument apps based on the output you want: PianoConvert for piano, GuitarConvert for guitar, DrumConvert for drums, ViolinConvert for violin, and so on.

What if my FLAC comes from a live recording?

Live recordings often include noise, reverb, and tempo fluctuations, which can make analysis more complex. In that case, we recommend using a cleaner audio source whenever possible, as it will likely produce more reliable MIDI containing all the notes played in the piece.

Which formats can I download after conversion?

After conversion, you can download a MIDI file for production, a MusicXML file for editing in notation software, and a PDF for reading and printing sheet music.

How long does a FLAC to MIDI conversion take?

Timing depends on the file length and the track’s musical complexity. Most conversions finish in about two minutes, while very long or dense pieces may require additional processing.

How can I improve the accuracy of the generated MIDI?

Choose a FLAC file without distortion, with stable volume, clear musical content, and instruments that are easy to distinguish by ear. Also pick the right app (BandConvert, PianoConvert, GuitarConvert, SingConvert, etc.) depending on the MIDI output you want (full mix, solo piano, solo guitar, a cappella vocals, etc.). If the track is very dense, test a 30-second excerpt to evaluate real-world results.

Is it free?

You can try a free 30-second preview to check the quality. To download the full conversion and access all export formats, subscription plans are available.