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Piano to MIDI Converter

AI-powered · guidance for clean solo-piano audio · free 30-second preview

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Upload a piano recording. This page uses the One melody or instrument mode — best for an exposed piano melody or a separated piano line. For dense two-hand piano or piano inside a mix, use Audio to MIDI and choose Full song or multiple instruments. Open the result in Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, or GarageBand, or import to MuseScore. Not piano? Use the general Audio to MIDI Converter.

Choose a supported file, then convert it to an editable MIDI draft.

Free preview: up to 25.0 MB. Full conversion after sign-in: up to 25.0 MB.

Choose an audio file to start

Formats: MP3 / WAV / M4A / FLAC / OGG / WEBM / AAC. Max 25.0 MB.

MIDI preview

Hear real conversion examples

Listen to the source and the MIDI side by side before trying your own file.

PureMIDI made the demo audio for this page. The MIDI is exactly what the converter returned, with no manual edits.

A clear melody usually gives the cleanest result. Compare this example with the source before editing.

Two-hand piano demo

A PureMIDI-made two-hand piano passage. Compare both hands with the MIDI result.

1 credit

One melody or instrument

7.79s MIDI
7.79s MIDI
1 track
1 track
11 notes
11 notes

Source audio

8s two-hand piano WAV

0:00 / 0:08

MIDI preview

Piano MIDI

How it works

  1. 01

    Upload your piano recording

    Studio mics, digital piano DI, phone recordings, or acoustic piano captures all work. Drag and drop any audio file up to 25MB.

  2. 02

    AI detects pitch and timing

    This page uses the One melody or instrument mode. Exposed melody and isolated piano lines work best. Solo piano recordings are cleaner than full mixes.

  3. 03

    Edit in your DAW or notation app

    Download the .mid file and drop it into Logic, Ableton, FL Studio, GarageBand to swap sounds, or import to MuseScore / Dorico for automatic engraving.

Use cases

Capture improvisations

Turn a fresh improvisation into an editable MIDI draft instantly — never lose a song idea.

Transcribe piano solos

Convert jazz solos, classical pieces, and pop piano lines to MIDI for study, analysis, and rearrangement.

Layer with virtual instruments

Keep your original piano tone and double the part with synths, strings, or electric pianos using the same MIDI.

Auto-engrave to sheet music

Import the converted MIDI into MuseScore or Dorico for an automatic notation draft.

Piano recording accuracy notes

  • There is no dedicated piano model. Solo-piano recordings with clear attacks and less reverb generally produce more editable results.
  • Digital piano DI or studio mic captures are the cleanest. Less room sound = better detection.
  • Heavy sustain pedal blurs note boundaries; expect to tighten note lengths slightly in your DAW.
  • Multi-piano recordings or full mixes with vocals/drums need stem separation upstream — isolate the piano stem first.

Recording setup vs accuracy

How you record directly determines MIDI accuracy.

Recording methodAccuracyNotes
Digital piano line out (DI)Best fitBest — zero room sound
Studio mic (close)Best fitBest in a treated room
Acoustic piano + room micStrong fitRecommended; some room tone
Digital piano + phone recordingMixedWatch ambient noise
Live concert recordingWeakerAudience noise, hall reverb
Full mix with vocals/drumsWeakerIsolate piano stem first

Other instruments & DAW workflows

Not piano? Use the page tuned to your instrument or DAW for step-by-step guidance.

Core audio to MIDI paths

Choose the conversion path that matches your source. These pages separate general audio, compressed MP3, YouTube/YT workflows, and local MP4/video files so each search intent has one clear owner.

Frequently asked questions

Is the piano to MIDI converter free?+

Hear a free 30-second result before signing in. Complete conversions use one-time credit packs with no subscription; see /pricing.

Which piano recording formats are supported?+

MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, WEBM, and AAC. The current limit is 25MB per file for every account.

Does it detect chords and two-handed playing as polyphonic MIDI?+

This page does not upgrade piano automatically to the more expensive Full song or multiple instruments mode. Exposed melody and isolated piano lines suit the One melody or instrument mode. For dense two-hand piano or piano plus band, use Audio to MIDI and choose Full song or multiple instruments there.

Is it good for classical piano analysis?+

Yes. Convert lossless WAV or FLAC solo piano recordings to MIDI, then import to MuseScore, Dorico, or Sibelius for pitch, rhythm, and dynamics analysis.

Can I convert MP3 piano recordings?+

Yes. 192 kbps or higher MP3 is recommended; lower bitrates degrade accuracy. Lossless WAV or FLAC is preferred when you have it.

Do you keep my piano audio?+

Files uploaded for completed conversions are deleted within 3 days. Files from failed conversions may stay up to 14 days so you can retry. You can continue a free preview for about 2 hours. You can restore a selected file in this browser for about 60 minutes after signing in or paying; expired browser copies are cleared the next time you open a tool. Conversion results stay separately in your account history until you delete them. We do not train models on uploads.

Can I export the MIDI as sheet music?+

Yes. Open the .mid file in MuseScore, Dorico, Sibelius, or Finale and they will auto-engrave a notation draft you can refine.

Does it detect pedal information?+

The current engine detects only note pitch and timing — it does not extract sustain pedal CC64 events. To preserve a pedaled feel, manually lengthen note durations or add CC64 automation in your DAW.

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