How to convert a Finale file
- Choose your .musx file (Finale 2014 and later) or .mus file (Finale 2000 to 2012).
- TuttiKit converts it in a few seconds and shows you the score.
- Download the MusicXML and open it in your notation program.
Why you need it
MakeMusic stopped selling and developing Finale in August 2024. If you already own it you can keep using it, but on a new computer, without a license, or when someone sends you a .musx file, there's no way to open it. This tool rescues your scores as MusicXML, the format every notation program understands.
What comes across and what doesn't
- Comes across well: notes, rhythms, clefs, key and time signatures, slurs, articulations, dynamics, tempo, lyrics, chord symbols, repeats and the instrument list.
- Redone by your program: layout (page and system breaks, spacing), so the score may look a little different.
- Doesn't come across: Finale plug-ins and scripts, or edits made only in a linked part. You can extract the parts again with Extract parts.
What's next
With the MusicXML you can transpose the score, transpose it for sax, clarinet or trumpet, extract parts or practise with the sheet music metronome, all right here.
What about Sibelius files?
The .sib format is closed: only Sibelius can open it. Here's how to convert a Sibelius file to MusicXML.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Finale installed?
No. The conversion runs on TuttiKit's server with Denigma, a free software converter that reads Finale files directly.
Which Finale versions are supported?
.musx files (Finale 2014, 25, 26 and 27) and .mus files from Finale 2000 to 2012. With the oldest .mus files some layout may be lost.
Can I open the result in MuseScore?
Yes. MuseScore, Dorico, Sibelius and nearly every notation program open MusicXML: in MuseScore, choose File › Open and pick the downloaded file.
Is my score stored?
No. The file is converted and deleted right away. We only keep anonymous numbers (how many bars were converted) to measure quality.
Is it free?
Yes, with a daily conversion limit. TuttiKit isn't affiliated with MakeMusic or Finale.