Audiveris – Open-Source Optical Music Recognition
Convert scanned sheet music into editable digital scores with ease.
About
Audiveris transforms sheet music into digital scores through open-source Optical Music Recognition technology.
Built by a passionate community of developers and musicians, our mission is to make music digitization accessible to everyone.
- 100% free and open-source
- Community-driven development
- Supporting musicians worldwide
From Paper to Digital
Seamlessly convert physical sheet music into editable digital formats.
Precision Recognition
Advanced algorithms ensure accurate note and symbol recognition.
Features
Sheet Music to MusicXML
Convert scanned scores into editable MusicXML for any notation software.
Cross-platform (Java-based)
Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent performance.
Free & Open Source
No licensing fees. Community-driven development and transparent codebase.
Works with MuseScore, Finale, Sibelius
Seamless integration with popular notation software workflows.
How It Works
Scan
Upload or scan your sheet music pages.
Recognize
AI analyzes notes, rhythms, and symbols.
Export
Save as MusicXML or MIDI files.
Edit
Open in MuseScore, Finale, or Sibelius.
Smart Recognition
Advanced algorithms detect notes, clefs, time signatures, and dynamics.
Batch Processing
Process multiple pages simultaneously for faster workflow.
Quality Control
Built-in editor for reviewing and correcting recognition results.
Install
Windows
- • Download Windows installer (.exe)
- • Run as administrator
- • Follow setup wizard
macOS
- • Download macOS package (.dmg)
- • Drag to Applications
- • Grant permissions
Linux
- • Download .deb or .rpm package
- • Install via package manager
- • Or use AppImage
System Requirements
Java 11+, 4GB RAM, 500MB disk space
Quick Start
Get running in under 5 minutes with guided setup
Developer Friendly
Open-source codebase for custom integrations
Uses
Musicians
Digitize sheet music for practice and performance.
Composers
Edit and arrange existing works with ease.
Music Students
Study scores and learn music theory interactively.
Researchers
Analyze historical scores and musical patterns.
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