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MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM, and AAC audio is uploaded to PureMIDI servers for processing and returned as an editable MIDI draft. Free-preview records and unclaimed results are normally cleared after about 2 hours. Full-conversion source files are retained for 3 days after success, or up to 14 days after failure for retries and investigation, then cleared.
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PureMIDI is a web application that uploads supported recordings for server-side audio-to-MIDI transcription and returns editable MIDI drafts.
These samples were generated through the same production routes users get: clear melody for single-part audio and full song for mixed arrangements.
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Each frozen input is submitted through the production route shown below. The downloadable MIDI is the unedited provider result; duration, track count, note count, byte size, and SHA-256 are measured after download.
A parseable MIDI with notes is a delivery check, not an accuracy claim. Listen to source and MIDI together: isolated melody is the strongest case; mixed music remains an editable draft.
A clean one-note-at-a-time lead line through the 1-credit clear-melody route.
Source SHA-256: be57a71a460b537f...
MIDI SHA-256: b67293470396367f...
Source audio
18s mono WAV
MIDI preview
Clear-melody output
The fixed lead melody re-encoded as MP3 and run through the live MP3-to-MIDI path without manual cleanup.
Source SHA-256: 43c7d77bc5d01826...
MIDI SHA-256: 8f094ad02dd0392d...
Source audio
18s 192 kbps MP3
MIDI preview
Clear-melody MP3 output
A short mixed arrangement through the full-song route, returning one multi-track MIDI draft.
Source SHA-256: 1f22649706918d80...
MIDI SHA-256: 1e5bfe23b71bccc4...
Source audio
32s stereo WAV
MIDI preview
Full-song output
The source clips are PureMIDI-owned synthetic demos; the MIDI files are raw provider outputs, not hand-corrected.
Choose one melody/instrument or a full song/mix first, then add a local file up to 25MB.
The AI engine detects each note's pitch, on/off times, and velocity, producing editable MIDI notes.
Get a clean .mid in seconds and drop it into Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, Cubase, or any DAW.
Capture a clear line or solo part as a MIDI draft so you can rewrite, transpose, or arrange it.
Hum a line or play a riff, get an editable MIDI starting point in seconds.
Convert student recordings into MIDI for notation, playback comparison, and grading.
Use the detected MIDI draft as a starting point, then swap sounds and rebuild it in a new style.
PureMIDI offers two conversion modes. Picking the right one avoids wasted credits and gets you a better MIDI draft on the first try.
| One melody/instrument (1 credit) | Full song/multiple instruments (6-15 credits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Route | Clear melody | Full song |
| Best for | Solo vocal, guitar, bass, or any monophonic line | Full mixes, polyphonic piano, multi-instrument tracks |
| Output | 1-track .mid with pitch + timing | Multi-track .mid (melody, bass, chords, drums, etc.) |
| When to choose | You have a clean, isolated part | You have a mixed recording and want all parts at once |
| DAW built-in | PureMIDI | |
|---|---|---|
| Monophonic clip in session | Fastest — no upload needed | Works, but upload adds a step |
| Polyphonic / chords | Limited or unavailable | Supported by the full-song route |
| Full-song multi-track | Not available | One upload → melody, bass, chords, drums |
| No DAW installed | Not available | Runs in any browser, zero install |
| Cross-DAW workflow | Locked to one DAW | Standard .mid opens everywhere |
Format choice has a big impact on MIDI accuracy. Here's how the common formats stack up in practice.
| Format | Compression | Best for | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAV / AIFF | Lossless | Studio stems, solo parts | ★★★★★ |
| FLAC | Lossless compressed | Archival performance recordings | ★★★★★ |
| MP3 320 kbps | Lossy | Album-quality commercial audio | ★★★★ |
| MP3 192 kbps | Lossy | Streaming exports | ★★★ |
| MP3 128 kbps | Lossy | Old recordings, voice memos | ★★ |
| M4A (AAC) 256 kbps | Lossy | iOS recordings, Apple Music | ★★★★ |
| OGG Vorbis | Lossy | Games and open-source exports | ★★★ |
When you can pick, always upload lossless WAV or FLAC. If MP3 is all you have, aim for 192 kbps or higher. Re-encoding low-bit-rate MP3 to WAV before upload doesn't recover lost quality.
For the best results, use the page tuned to your instrument — each has workflow tips, DAW-specific steps, and FAQ for that context.
Electric, acoustic, and DI guitar recordings — includes tips for strumming vs single-note lines.
Turn clean solo-piano recordings into editable MIDI drafts.
Bounce → upload → drag back workflow for Logic Pro X / 11 users.
Export Audio/Video → upload → drag back for Ableton Live 11, 12, Lite.
Workflow articles to help you get more out of audio-to-MIDI.
Beyond audio conversion, PureMIDI offers additional MIDI creation and editing tools.
Choose the right page and mode before you upload. That avoids wasted credits and gives you a more useful MIDI draft than blindly uploading a dense mix.
| Source | Best page | Best mode | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo vocal / lead melody | Audio to MIDI | One-melody conversion | 1 credit, best for single-pitch material |
| Full song / mixed track | Audio to MIDI | Full song | Produces a multi-track MIDI draft with melody, bass, chords, and drums |
| Audio exported from video | Audio to MIDI | Depends on complexity | Uploading audio is usually faster and cleaner than uploading a large video |
| Local MP4 / MOV video | Video to MIDI | Full-song or one-melody conversion | Use the video page if you have not extracted the audio yet |
| MP3 file | MP3 to MIDI | Depends on complexity | The MP3 page explains bit rate, compression, and common conversion fixes |
MIDI stores notes, not the original sound. After conversion, pick instruments, quantize timing, and clean up false notes in Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, Cubase, GarageBand, or PureMIDI's online editor.
These searches describe the same practical job: turn music from a video or audio file into an editable .mid. PureMIDI converts the audio track, not the video pixels, and it does not download from YouTube.
Upload a local MP4, MOV, WebM, or M4V file; PureMIDI extracts the audio track and converts it to MIDI.
Preview a YouTube link, confirm rights, then continue to upload authorized audio.
Upload audio exported from a video, recording, or DAW bounce and turn it into editable MIDI.
Use the MP3 workflow when the music you have is an MP3 song, hook, riff, or video audio export.
Video to MIDI and video 2 MIDI usually mean converting the video's audio track into MIDI. Export or obtain an audio file you own or are licensed to use, then upload it to PureMIDI.
Once you have a .mid file, you can inspect tracks, quantize timing, tweak velocities, and export a cleaner MIDI before opening your DAW.
Audio conversion creates MIDI first. When you need notation, open the downloaded .mid as staff notation, review playback, transpose, and export MusicXML or a PDF draft.
Hear a free 30-second result before signing in. Complete conversions use one-time credit packs with no subscription; see /pricing for current packs.
MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM, and AAC. The current limit is 25MB per file for every account.
Yes, when you upload the video's audio track rather than the video file itself. Export or obtain an MP3, WAV, M4A, or FLAC file you own or are licensed to use, then convert that audio to MIDI here.
The clear-melody route detects pitch and timing for one line. For mixed tracks, the full-song route (6-15 credits by length) generates a multi-track MIDI draft covering melody, bass, chords, drums, and other parts.
We only store files long enough to run the conversion, then clean them up. We never use your audio to train models.
Dense mixes, heavy effects, and unusual timbres degrade detection in single-pitch mode. Either isolate one clear part first, or switch to full-song mode (6-15 credits by length) for a multi-track MIDI draft.
Yes. The output is a standard .mid file that opens in every major DAW — Ableton, Logic, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, GarageBand, and more.
The current upload limit is 25MB per file (roughly 5–10 minutes, depending on format and bitrate). PureMIDI converts one file at a time; larger uploads and batch conversion are not available yet.
The clear-melody route (1 credit) detects one melodic line and suits solo vocals, guitar, or bass. The full-song route (6-15 credits by length) turns a mix into a multi-track MIDI draft with melody, bass, chord, and drum channels.
DAW built-in tools (Logic Flex Pitch, Ableton Convert Audio to MIDI) are quick for monophonic clips already in your session. PureMIDI adds value for polyphonic or full-song conversion, when you don't have a DAW installed, or when you want multi-track output from a single upload.
Yes. Guitar and piano have dedicated guidance pages, but both use the same conversion routes. The pages focus on preparing cleaner source recordings for more editable results.
Convert MP3 songs or MP3 audio exported from video into editable MIDI.
Lossless WAV recordings to MIDI with AI pitch detection.
Preview YouTube/YT links, then upload authorized audio for MIDI conversion.
Upload MP4, MOV, WebM, or M4V video and convert its audio track to MIDI.
Free online PDF sheet music to MIDI converter.
Score images and MusicXML to MIDI for practice playback.
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