Digital PDFs
Exported directly from notation software like Finale, Sibelius, or MuseScore.
- Clean, vector-based graphics
- Highest conversion accuracy
- Fast processing time
- Preserves all musical details
MELOGEN WEB TOOLS
Convert PDF to MIDI Online
Got a PDF score? Upload it and get an editable MIDI file in seconds. Works with both digital and scanned PDFs.
Start in your browser, or explore the desktop app.
Upload Your PDF Score
Drag and drop your PDF file or click to browse. We'll handle the rest.
YOUR WORKFLOW
From your file to your next step.
Detect Musical Symbols
Our AI scans each page of your PDF and identifies notes, rests, clefs, time signatures, and other musical elements.
Analyze Musical Structure
The system maps out staff lines, measures, tempo markings, and how different parts relate to each other.
Reconstruct as MIDI
Timing, pitch, and duration are calculated and assembled into a clean, editable MIDI file.
This process typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on the complexity of your score.
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What Type of PDF Do You Have?
Understanding your PDF type helps set the right expectations for conversion quality.
Scanned PDFs
Created from scanning physical sheet music or taking photos of printed scores.
- Image-based content
- Good accuracy with clear scans
- Quality depends on scan resolution
- May need minor edits after conversion
Not sure which type you have? Digital PDFs usually have selectable text, while scanned PDFs look like photos.
What Accuracy Can You Expect?
We believe in honest expectations. Here's what our AI can deliver:
Clean Digital PDFs95%+
Very high accuracy. Notes, rhythms, and dynamics are captured precisely.
High-Quality Scans85-95%
Good results. May need minor corrections for complex passages.
Old or Low-Res Scans70-85%
Usable output. Expect to review and edit some sections.
Handwritten ScoresPartial
Limited support. Best for simple, clearly written notation.
No converter is 100% perfect. We focus on giving you a solid starting point that saves hours of manual transcription.
Why Convert PDF to MIDI with Melogen AI?
We built this tool for musicians who need results, not excuses.
Built for Music, Not Just Images
Unlike generic OCR tools, our AI is trained specifically on musical notation. It understands context, not just shapes.
Handles Real-World Scores
Multiple voices, chord symbols, dynamics, articulations — we process the details that matter to musicians.
Fast Iteration Workflow
Convert, review, adjust, re-convert. Our quick processing lets you iterate until you're satisfied.
Standard MIDI Output
No proprietary formats. Your MIDI file works everywhere — any DAW, any notation software, any platform.
PDF to MIDI Conversion FAQ
Answers to common questions about converting PDF sheet music to MIDI
What types of PDF files can I convert?
You can convert both digital PDFs (exported from notation software) and scanned PDFs (from physical sheet music). Digital PDFs typically yield better results, but our AI handles both types effectively.
Can I convert multi-page PDF scores?
Yes! Our converter processes all pages in your PDF and combines them into a single MIDI file. Each page is analyzed sequentially to maintain the correct musical flow.
How can I get the best conversion results?
For scanned PDFs: use high resolution (300 DPI+), ensure good lighting, and avoid skewed or cropped pages. For digital PDFs: export directly from your notation software without compression.
Can I edit the MIDI after conversion?
Absolutely. The output is a standard MIDI file that works with any DAW (FL Studio, Ableton, Logic Pro, etc.) or notation software (MuseScore, Finale, Sibelius).
Is there a file size limit?
Free users can upload PDFs up to 10MB. Premium users have a 50MB limit. Most sheet music PDFs are well under these limits.
What happens to my uploaded PDF?
Your files are processed securely and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never store, share, or use your music for any other purpose.
MELOGEN DESKTOP
Give your music a desktop workspace.
Explore Melogen Desktop for your next music task. Work with an assistant, follow supported tasks, and keep their output files close to your creative workflow.
- Start with your idea. Bring a music task into your workspace.
- Keep the context. Find your requests and their files together.
- Review what comes next. Check the output before continuing in your music software.
For Mac and Windows. Choose your platform at the top of this page.
Workflow examples
A place in your music workflow.
I start with a short piano score, check the converted notes, then use the MIDI in my teaching software to put together a practice exercise.
Lesson preparationI keep the score beside the piano roll while I review the MIDI. Once the notes are right, I can try different voicings in my usual music software.
ArrangingHearing a passage alongside the page helps me work out what I am reading. I go back to the original score whenever a note sounds unexpected.
Score studyFor a new vocal part, I bring the converted notes into my music software and make a rehearsal reference. I check it against the score before singing along.
Vocal rehearsalGetting a printed melody into my DAW gives me something to arrange around. I choose the instrument sound there and work on the timing before adding other parts.
ProductionSome of my ideas begin on manuscript paper. Moving a legible score into MIDI gives me another way to develop the melody in a session.
SongwritingI use the MIDI in my own player while learning melodies from standard notation. Hearing the line gives me a reference as I work out the fingering on guitar.
Guitar practiceA short score is enough for the listening exercises I prepare. I review the conversion first, then make the lesson material in my notation editor.
Classroom materialYOUR NEXT MUSIC SESSION
Take your next idea to Melogen Desktop.
A dedicated workspace for exploring supported music tasks and keeping your next steps together.