PDF to MIDI Converter
Turn any sheet music PDF into editable, playable MIDI in seconds.
First conversion free · No sign-up
Try an example
Not sure where to start? Load one of these public-domain scores and watch the converter read it — no upload needed.
Sheet music examples via Mutopia Project (CC-BY 3.0).
How to Convert PDF to MIDI in 3 Steps
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Step 1 — Upload your score
Drag in your PDF — a downloaded score, a scan, or a phone photo of sheet music. Drop up to 10 files at once (25 MB per PDF), and your first conversion is free.
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Step 2 — AI reads every note
Our OMR engine reads staves, notes, dynamics and tempo — trained on real scanned sheet music, not just clean engravings. It handles the messy reality of scanned pages: slight skew, uneven lighting, and faded print.
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Step 3 — Preview & download MIDI
Hear the result instantly, check every note in the preview, then download the MIDI for any DAW or notation app. The preview is free to inspect — if something looks off, fix the scan and run it again.
Why This Converter Reads Music
Every converter claims accuracy. Here's what this one actually does — measured on real scanned scores, not promises.
Trained on real scanned sheet music, not just clean engravings
Most online pdf to midi tools choke on multi-staff piano scores, slurs, and dynamics. Our OMR engine is trained on real scanned PDF sheet music — not just clean digital engravings — so it keeps working on the messy reality of scanned pages: slight skew, uneven lighting, faded print.
Multi-staff scores become separate tracks
Grand-staff piano music is split into left and right hands automatically. Multi-voice parts stay separated, ready for your DAW — no manual track-splitting afterwards.
Scanned pages and phone photos welcome
No need for a perfect digital file. Photograph a page with your phone or scan an old book — the engine deskews, cleans, and reads it. For best results, shoot straight down in good light.
Musical detail survives the trip
Tempo markings, time signatures, key signatures and dynamics are recognized and written into the MIDI file — not just the notes. What you see on the page is what you get in the file.
Your sheet music stays yours
Your PDF is uploaded for processing, then deleted. It is never indexed, never shared, and never used to train a public model. Your scores remain your property — convert with confidence.
From score to studio in one trip
You get a standard MIDI file that opens in MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico, Finale, and every major DAW. Every note is editable, so the converted score becomes a starting point for arranging — not a dead end.
Ready to Convert Your PDF to MIDI?
Your first conversion is free — no install, no sign-up. Drop in the score and hear the page play itself.
Every note lands in an editable MIDI file that opens in any DAW or notation app.
PDF to MIDI: Questions Musicians Actually Ask
Questions musicians actually ask before converting — answered straight, no marketing fluff.
How accurate is pdf to midi conversion? Will complex scores fail?
Clean printed scores convert at up to 95% note accuracy. Dense orchestral scores and handwritten manuscripts are harder — the preview lets you check every note before you download. If your score is a clean print, expect the best results; if it's a dense orchestral reduction, budget a few minutes for cleanup.
Can I convert a scanned PDF or a phone photo of sheet music?
Yes. The engine deskews and cleans scans and photos automatically. For best results, shoot straight down in good light. A flatbed scan beats a phone photo, but both work — the engine was trained on real-world scans, not lab-perfect images.
Will a multi-page PDF become one MIDI file? Are piano hands separated?
Yes — all pages are merged into one continuous MIDI file, and grand-staff piano music is split into separate left-hand and right-hand tracks.
Does it preserve tempo, time signature, and key signature?
Yes. Tempo markings, time and key signatures, and dynamics are recognized and written into the MIDI file — not just the notes.
Will the MIDI work in my DAW? Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. You get a standard MIDI file that opens in MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico, Finale, and every major DAW. Every note is editable.
Is converting PDF to MIDI free?
Your first conversion (up to 5 pages) is free — no sign-up needed. After that it's $0.99 per task (up to 5 pages). No credit card and no trial clock — the first task is simply free.
Will my sheet music be uploaded, stored, or used to train AI?
Your PDF is uploaded for processing, then deleted. Never indexed, never shared, never used to train a public model.
I have a MIDI file. Can I generate a printable sheet-music PDF from it?
That's the reverse trip — this converter only reads sheet music into MIDI. To fix notes by hand afterwards, open the file in our MIDI editor.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The pdf to midi converter runs entirely in your browser — upload, convert, preview, and download without installing software, and your first conversion needs no sign-up. Just open the page and drop in your file — desktop or phone.
Can I convert a phone photo of sheet music?
Yes. Photograph the page straight down in good light and upload the image — the engine deskews and cleans phone photos automatically, just like scans.
What should I do if the preview sounds wrong?
Check the preview note by note before you download — inspecting it is free. If notes are misread, try a cleaner scan or a straighter, better-lit photo. Dense orchestral scores and handwritten manuscripts remain the hardest cases for any pdf to midi tool.
Can I edit the MIDI after downloading?
Yes — that's the whole point. Every note in the downloaded file is editable: fix recognition slips, rearrange parts, or change instruments in any DAW or notation app like MuseScore. For quick note-level fixes, open the file in our MIDI editor.
Can I convert multiple PDFs at once?
Yes — drop up to 10 files at once (25 MB per PDF), and your first conversion is free.
Does it handle handwritten sheet music?
Handwritten manuscripts are the hardest case — the engine is trained on printed and scanned scores, so handwriting converts unreliably. For best results, use clean printed or published scores.
How do I get the best conversion quality?
Start with the cleanest source you have: a digital PDF beats a photo, and a flat, well-lit scan beats a skewed one. Shoot straight down, avoid shadows, include complete pages — the engine handles the rest.
Continue Your Workflow
Your MIDI is ready. Keep working — it opens directly in these tools.
Fix recognition slips note by note in a free piano-roll editor.
MIDI PlayerHear any MIDI instantly in your browser — the fastest way to check a conversion.
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