Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Bots for Music and AI piano transcription.
Product & Features
What is Bots for Music?
Bots for Music is an AI-powered piano transcription service that converts piano audio recordings into sheet music. Upload a file, record live, or paste a YouTube link to get PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML output.
What audio formats are supported?
We support MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and most common audio formats. You can also paste a YouTube URL and we'll extract the audio automatically.
How accurate is the transcription?
Our AI transcription system is built on decades of academic research in music information retrieval. Accuracy depends on the recording quality — solo piano recordings with clear audio produce the best results.
What output formats are available?
You can export your transcription as PDF sheet music, MIDI file, or MusicXML. MusicXML can be opened in notation software like MuseScore, Sibelius, Finale, and Dorico.
Can I transcribe audio from YouTube?
Yes. Simply paste a YouTube link into the transcription page and we'll extract and process the audio automatically.
What audio sources can I use?
You can upload an audio file from your device, record live using your microphone, or paste a YouTube URL. See our tutorials for guides on recording system audio and exporting from Voice Memos.
Subscription & Billing
How does the free trial work?
You get 7 days of full Pro access. A valid credit card is required to start the trial. If you don't cancel before the trial ends, you'll be automatically charged $4.49/month.
Will I be charged during the trial?
No. You won't be charged until the 7-day trial period ends.
What happens if I cancel?
During a free trial, cancelling stops the trial and you won't be charged. For paid subscriptions, your access remains active until the end of your current billing period.
When does my transcription quota reset?
Your transcription quota resets at the beginning of each billing period.