Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about score recognition, review, files, and MusicXML export.
ScoreInspect converts printed sheet music from a PDF or image into editable MusicXML. You can review the recognized symbols against the original page, correct the result, and export an MXL file.
Yes. You need to sign in before uploading a score. Your account is used to apply the conversion limits for your plan and keep access to the processing service controlled.
You can upload PDF, PNG, and JPG files. The maximum file size and number of pages depend on your plan and are shown on the upload and pricing pages.
Use a sharp, high-resolution page with good contrast, even lighting, straight staff lines, and as little surrounding background as possible. Clean digital PDFs generally produce the most consistent results.
ScoreInspect is designed primarily for printed or digitally engraved sheet music. Handwritten scores, unusual notation, and heavily damaged pages may not be recognized reliably.
No optical music recognition system is perfect. Dense notation, low-quality scans, overlapping symbols, lyrics, and unusual layouts can cause mistakes. The review editor exists so you can inspect and correct the result before export.
The editor displays the source page together with the recognized musical symbols. You can inspect highlighted elements, remove incorrect symbols, add missing ones, and undo or redo your corrections.
No. ScoreInspect uses conventional optical music recognition to analyze the graphical and musical structure of the page. It does not ask a generative AI model to invent or recreate the notation.
MusicXML is a standard format for exchanging editable music notation between compatible applications. An MXL file is a compressed MusicXML document, making it smaller and easier to download or share.
MXL files can be opened by notation applications that support compressed MusicXML, including MuseScore and many other established score editors. Import behavior can vary between applications and versions.
Processing time depends on the number of pages, image resolution, score complexity, and current service demand. A large or dense score generally takes longer than a clean single-page part.
No. Uploaded files and generated results are temporary, are not published, and are kept only for the processing and review period. They are scheduled for automatic deletion after approximately one hour.