MuseScore Studio
musescore.org
What it is
MuseScore Studio is free, open-source desktop software for composing, playing back, and printing sheet music. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a free download that requires no account or subscription. Scores can have unlimited length and unlimited staves per system, with up to four independent voices per staff. The software imports and exports MIDI and MusicXML, imports Capella and other formats, and exports scores as PDF, PNG and other graphics formats, WAV and other audio formats, and LilyPond. Playback tools include a mixer, SoundFonts, MuseSounds, swing playback, and VST/VSTi support. MuseSounds are installed through Muse Hub on Windows and macOS, then assigned to instruments through playback profiles or the mixer. Users can publish scores to MuseScore.com and share playback audio through Audio.com. MuseScore Studio includes a Braille keyboard. Its audience includes schools, conservatories, choirs, and orchestras; desktop support is provided on MuseScore.org by an open-source project supported by volunteers and Muse Group employees.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- MuseScore Studio is composition and music-notation software for creating, playing back, and printing sheet music.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Audience
- MuseScore Studio is used by schools, conservatories, choirs, and orchestras.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Deployment
- desktopRead 19 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Free plan
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Support
- Desktop software support is provided on MuseScore.org by an open-source project supported by non-paid volunteers and Muse Group employees.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Headquarters
- Limassol, CyprusRead 23 Oct 2026 · musescore.org
- Accessibility
- Muse Group says MuseScore Studio includes a Braille keyboard and that its products follow WCAG accessibility guidelines.Read 30 Sep 2026 · mu.se
- Export
- It exports scores to PDF, PNG and other graphics formats, WAV and other audio formats, and LilyPond.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- File formats
- It imports and exports MIDI and MusicXML and can import Capella and several other formats.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- MIDI support
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- MuseSounds integration
- MuseSounds are installed through Muse Hub on Windows and macOS and can be assigned to instruments through playback profiles or the mixer.Read 30 Sep 2026 · handbook.musescore.org
- MusicXML support
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Notation capacity
- It supports unlimited score length, unlimited staves per system, and up to four independent voices per staff.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Online integrations
- MuseScore Studio can publish scores to MuseScore.com and share playback audio through Audio.com.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Open source
- MuseScore Studio is free and open-source software.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Parts extraction
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Playback
- The software includes audio playback, a mixer, SoundFonts, MuseSounds, swing playback, MIDI support, and VST/VSTi support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · handbook.musescore.org
- Privacy and compliance
- The desktop privacy notice says the MuseScore Studio team complies with GDPR and CCPA, anonymises update-check IP addresses, and does not store personal information.Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
- Tablature support
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
Plans and prices
MuseScore Studio Free Free Free download Completely free · no limitations · no account or subscription required Read 30 Sep 2026 · musescore.org
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free and open source, with no account or subscription required.
- Supports unlimited score length and staves per system.
- Imports and exports MIDI and MusicXML.
- Exports scores to PDF, graphics, audio, and LilyPond.
Limits
- Desktop support is provided through an open-source project.
- MuseSounds installation through Muse Hub is specified for Windows and macOS.
Who it suits
MuseScore Studio suits composers, educators, and ensembles that need notation, playback, and print output. Its listed audience includes schools, conservatories, choirs, and orchestras.
Verdict
MuseScore Studio combines notation, playback, and multiple import and export formats in a free desktop application. Its platform coverage is Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Where Specifiction places it
- Music notation software#8 of 388.5
