MelodyTrace

MusicXML to MIDI Converter Online

Turn notation data into a playable MIDI file. Upload a MusicXML score and carry its notes into a DAW, sequencer, or practice workflow.

MusicxmlMIDI
  • MusicXML / MXL
  • Notation to playback
  • Standard MIDI
Start converting

Conversion studio

Choose a format and add your track

Drop your track here or browse

MusicXML / XML / MXL · processed securely

Maximum file size: 10 MB

Result

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Your result shows up here

Pick a format and add a file on the left. The transcription lands here as a piano roll you can play, edit, and download.

  1. 01

    Add a file

    Drop in MP3, WAV, or MIDI

  2. 02

    Convert

    Pitch and timing detected for you

  3. 03

    Edit & export

    Fix notes, export MIDI or sheet music

How it works

01

Upload the score

Choose a .musicxml, .xml, or .mxl file exported by your notation application.

02

Convert the notation

The score is parsed into MIDI tracks, notes, timing, instruments, and supported musical directions.

03

Preview and download

Review the generated MIDI on the piano roll, then download it for a DAW or sequencer.

Formats & limits

Input formats
MusicXML / XML / MXL
Output
MIDI (.mid)
File limits
10 MB · 10 min
Price
Free · no sign-up

Preparing MusicXML for MIDI export

  • Export MusicXML directly from the source notation application instead of converting a PDF or image.
  • Check repeats, tempo marks, transposing instruments, and percussion mapping in the source score before export.
  • MIDI cannot preserve engraving details such as page layout, fonts, or exact symbol placement.
  • Complex notation may sound different after conversion because playback interpretation varies between applications.

Frequently asked questions

Which MusicXML files are supported?

The converter accepts .musicxml, generic .xml MusicXML, and compressed .mxl files.

Will the result look identical to the score?

MIDI contains performance events, not engraving layout. Notes and timing are converted, while visual page formatting is not.

Can I open the MIDI in a DAW?

Yes. Download the .mid file and import it into a DAW, sequencer, or notation application that supports Standard MIDI Files.

Why do some articulations sound different?

MusicXML applications and MIDI instruments interpret articulations and playback directions differently, so some details may require adjustment.

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