Free online CAP to MUSICXML converter

Capella scores are often saved as .cap, but other notation programs may need MusicXML to open and edit them. Converting the score to .musicxml provides a format supported by many music notation applications.

What the CAP format is

In music composition, CAP is the native score format used by the capella notation program. It stores musical notation for scores created or edited in capella, so it is commonly encountered when someone shares a capella project or an older score file.

What the MUSICXML format is

MusicXML is a score interchange format used to move notation between music programs. A .musicxml file can be opened by many notation applications for further editing, printing, or archiving; it carries musical content rather than guaranteeing an exact copy of every program-specific layout detail.

How to convert CAP to MUSICXML

Online on 101convert.com

1. Upload the CAP score on the converter page. Several files can be selected for batch conversion; each file must be within the size limit shown on the page.
2. Run the conversion. The page converts files on its server with MuseScore.
3. Download the resulting MusicXML file.

Offline with desktop software

MuseScore is a free, open-source option for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the CAP file using File → Open, then export the imported score through File → Export and select MusicXML as the format. Save the result with a .musicxml extension.

capella can export its own score files directly. Open the score and choose File → Export → MusicXML, then select a destination and save. Menu wording can vary by capella version.

Quality and compatibility

After conversion, review the score in the target application, especially page layout, tuplets, lyrics, articulations, and repeats. MusicXML transfers notation between programs, but fonts, spacing, and other application-specific formatting may be interpreted differently.