Single lead melody
A clear, one-note-at-a-time line converted with One melody or instrument.
One melody or instrument
- 17.84s MIDI
- 17.84s MIDI
- 1 track
- 1 track
- 18 notes
- 18 notes
Source audio
18s mono WAV
0:00 / 0:18
MIDI preview
Melody MIDI
Free 30-second online preview
YouTube to MIDI Converter
Upload authorized audio on the same page, use your original video, or preview a YouTube link to identify the source.
Learn more
Choose the source you have. Authorized audio up to 25MB and original local video up to 50MB can be uploaded on this page. A YouTube link is for preview only. Files up to 25MB get a free 30-second MIDI preview with a free account; complete conversions use credits with no subscription.
PureMIDI product facts
PureMIDI uses a YouTube link only to preview and identify a video; transcription starts from an audio file you own or are allowed to use.
- Product
- This page is a rights-aware handoff from YouTube preview to PureMIDI's server-side audio-to-MIDI transcription.
- Intended for
- Creators, musicians, students, and teachers transcribing their own videos or audio they have permission to use.
- Supported input
- Authorized audio up to 25MB or local MP4/MOV/WebM/M4V up to 50MB on this page. A YouTube link is preview-only. Free preview (with a free account) accepts files up to 25MB.
- Output
- A standard .mid MIDI draft containing detected pitch, timing, and velocity, ready to preview, download, or edit.
- Workflow
- Choose authorized audio, local video, or a YouTube link for preview on this page → confirm rights and upload authorized audio or local video here → choose melody or full-song transcription → review the MIDI draft. PureMIDI does not download YouTube videos.
- What works best
- YouTube links stay on this page for preview. Upload authorized audio or local video to convert. Dense mixes and drums usually need a short edit.
- Official source
- The official product name is PureMIDI and the canonical domain is puremidi.com. Official PureMIDI page
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. A full song gives you a multitrack draft to review and edit.
1 credit
MP3 melody
The same melody saved as MP3, then converted without editing the MIDI.
One melody or instrument
- 17.84s MIDI
- 17.84s MIDI
- 1 track
- 1 track
- 18 notes
- 18 notes
Source audio
18s 192 kbps MP3
0:00 / 0:18
MIDI preview
MP3 melody MIDI
Full-song draft
An arranged mix converted into an editable multitrack MIDI draft.
Full song or multiple instruments · September 2026
- 27.42s MIDI
- 27.42s MIDI
- 6 tracks
- 6 tracks
- 375 notes
- 375 notes
Source audio
29s stereo WAV
0:00 / 0:29
MIDI preview
Full-song MIDI
Convert authorized audio to MIDI in 3 steps
- 01
Choose the source you already have
Upload authorized audio or an original local video on this page. If you only have a YouTube link, preview it and follow the guidance to obtain a source you may use. PureMIDI does not download from YouTube.
- 02
Choose the type and upload to audio-to-MIDI
The live audio engine detects pitch, on/off timing, and velocity into an editable MIDI draft. It is not a dedicated stem, drum, or chord model.
- 03
Download the MIDI file
Get a standard .mid you can drop into Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper, GarageBand, MuseScore, Dorico, or any DAW or notation editor for cleanup.
What you can do with YouTube → MIDI
Transcription practice
Turn a clear authorized section into a MIDI draft so you can edit, slow down, and play along in your DAW.
Remix and beat-flipping demos
Generate a quick MIDI sketch from a sample you own to scaffold a new arrangement before licensing the source.
Music education and theory
Convert a teacher-uploaded YouTube performance into MIDI for note-by-note comparison with the answer key.
Re-import your own performance
Lost the project file but the YouTube upload is still online — convert the video back to a MIDI sketch and keep editing.
Sheet music drafts
Generate MIDI from authorized audio, then import the .mid into MuseScore or Sibelius to engrave a draft score.
Public-domain performance analysis
Turn a classical performance you own or that's CC-licensed into MIDI to study tempo, dynamics, and timing.
Quality, copyright, and limits
- Source quality matters. A lossless WAV or FLAC source generally preserves more detail than a heavily compressed copy, but results still depend on the arrangement and recording.
- Dense commercial mixes lose detail. Prepare one clear part before upload when you need a more usable MIDI draft.
- Copyright: only convert content you own, that's in the public domain, that's CC-licensed, or for which you have written permission. PureMIDI does not download from YouTube or verify third-party licenses for you.
- Output is a standard .mid compatible with every DAW. The 30-second preview is free with a free account; complete clear-melody conversion costs 1 credit, while complete songs up to 10:00 cost 6-15 credits by duration.
YouTube to MIDI converter FAQ
What does YT to MIDI mean?+
YT is shorthand for YouTube. On this page, preview a YouTube link or upload authorized audio (25MB) or a local MP4 or MOV file (50MB). Free preview (with a free account) is available up to 25MB. PureMIDI does not download YouTube videos.
Is this YouTube to MIDI converter free?+
Sign up free to hear a 30-second result on the same page. Complete conversions use one-time credit packs with no subscription; see /pricing.
Can I convert any YouTube video to MIDI?+
Only videos you own, public-domain works, CC-licensed material, or content you've licensed in writing. We do not download from YouTube, bypass platform terms, or verify third-party licenses for you.
Does it support YouTube Music URLs and YouTube Shorts?+
You can preview music.youtube.com URLs, youtu.be short links, and YouTube Shorts. Conversion still uses an uploaded audio file you own or have rights to use. DRM-protected offline caches are not supported.
What MIDI tracks can I extract from a YouTube video?+
The current live path does not let you pick melody, chords, bass, or drums as separate outputs. It writes detected pitch and timing into MIDI notes. If you need one part, isolate clear audio before upload.
How long can the YouTube clip be?+
The YouTube link is preview-only; the actual limit comes from the authorized audio file you upload. Audio uploads are capped at 25MB. Choose clear melody or complete song before uploading; both choices first return a free 30-second result.
Will it work for piano, guitar, vocals, or drums?+
Clear piano, vocal, guitar, and bass parts are better inputs. Drums are not a dedicated target for One melody or instrument and usually need a specialized workflow or manual cleanup.
Can I download MIDI from a YouTube link directly?+
No. Use the link to preview and confirm the source, then upload a local audio file you own or are licensed to use.
What's the best alternative if I'm not allowed to use a YouTube source?+
Ask the creator for the stem files or original recording, use clearly licensed source material, or re-perform the part yourself and record it.
Can I convert YouTube to MIDI online without installing software?+
Yes. You start in a modern browser with no plug-in, then upload authorized audio for server-side transcription. The result returns to the same page as an editable MIDI draft.
How do I convert a YouTube video to MIDI for free?+
Prepare a local MP3 or WAV file you own or may use, upload it on this page, and hear a free 30-second result. Sign in only when you want to save, download, edit, or continue with the complete recording.
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