Always use MuseScore’s built-in export function. It is free, accurate, and gives you control over MIDI mapping. Keep your original MSCZ file as the master, but generate a MIDI copy whenever you need to step outside the MuseScore ecosystem.
musescore4 /path/to/your/file.mscz -o /path/to/output.mid Or for batch conversion on Windows/Linux/macOS:
If you are a musician, composer, or arranger who uses MuseScore —the world’s most popular free notation software—you have likely encountered the MSCZ file format. This is MuseScore’s native, proprietary format, which stores not only musical notation but also layout details, sound samples, and engraving settings.
But what happens when you need to share your score with someone who doesn't use MuseScore? Or when you want to import your composition into a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) like Ableton Live, FL Studio, or Logic Pro? The answer is simple: you need to .
Now go ahead—convert your masterpiece and let it sing through any synth, sampler, or DAW on the planet. Have questions about specific MIDI export issues? Leave a comment below or visit the MuseScore official forums.
