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Piano audio to MIDI — MP3 and WAV

Turn a recorded piano performance into notes you can work with in music software. MIDI stores note events rather than the sound of the recording: the instrument you choose in your DAW supplies the sound.

Try the first 30 seconds without signing up. A free account lets you save your work. Downloads and editing require Pro.

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Use recordings and links you have permission to transcribe.

How it works

  1. Upload clear piano audio

    Use the original MP3, WAV or M4A recording. Converting a low-quality file to WAV does not restore missing detail. Keep both hands audible and avoid clipping.

  2. Check the detected notes

    Generate the transcription and open Piano Roll. Compare note starts, lengths and pitches with the recording before using the MIDI in a project.

  3. Import the MIDI into your DAW

    With Pro, download MIDI and import it into a MIDI or instrument track. Choose a piano sound, check the project tempo and edit any missed or extra notes.

Try a short piano example

An original piano phrase made for this walkthrough. Listen to the source, then try it in the transcriber and compare the result by ear.

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The original MIDI for the same phrase. Use this as a known input for MIDI-to-score conversion; it is not a claim about transcription accuracy.

Salamander Grand Piano — Alexander Holm · CC BY 3.0

Questions about this tool

Do I need a separate MP3-to-MIDI tool?

No. This tool accepts supported audio formats directly, including MP3 and WAV. The same piano model handles them.

Can I download MIDI for free?

The first 30 seconds can be previewed free. MIDI downloads require Pro. You can listen and inspect the result before choosing a plan.

Will the MIDI sound exactly like the recording?

No. MIDI tells a virtual instrument what to play; it does not contain the recorded piano sound. Review the notes and choose an appropriate instrument in your DAW.

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