Open Finale in MuseScore?
I don't have Finale. If someone sends me a Finale file, how can I open it in MuseScore? Thanks so much! Susan
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I don't have Finale. If someone sends me a Finale file, how can I open it in MuseScore? Thanks so much! Susan
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Simple: you can't.
In reply to Simple: you can't. by Jojo-Schmitz
I can't? What about this article about opening Finale in MuseScore?
"How to open Finale files in MuseScore
To transfer your sheet music collection from other music notation software, use MusicXML. MusicXML is the standard exchange format for sheet music.
Most Finale versions (incl. the free Finale NotePad 2012) come with MusicXML export. In Finale, go to File→MusicXML→Export.
If your version of Finale can't export to MusicXML, or if you want a more accurate export, download the Dolet plugin.
Once you have a MXL or XML file, open MuseScore and choose File→Open... to load your file."
In reply to I can't? What about this… by Singingheart
MuseScore can't open Finale files. It can import MusicXML files and Finale can export those.
In reply to I can't? What about this… by Singingheart
You answered yourself!
XML is generally an exchange format and not the normal file format of Finale, Musescore or other notation programs. These are not compatible with each other.
You cannot open the Finale file. The Finale user must export it as XML.