Free online KAR to GP5 converter
Convert karaoke MIDI notes from KAR into an editable Guitar Pro 5 tablature project.
Convert KAR to GP5 online - free
Your file is processed instantly and deleted as soon as you download it.
Import a file from a URL
Paste a direct link to the file. We download it to our server and it is converted exactly like an upload.
How it works
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Upload your .kar file
Click to browse to select your file you want to convert or simply drag & drop your file into selected area.
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Perform .kar to .gp5 conversion
After successful file upload, click to convert when you are ready.
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How to convert kar to gp5 file
- Music composition
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KAR files are karaoke MIDI files, while Guitar Pro 5 requires a tablature project; converting lets you edit the musical parts in Guitar Pro or share a GP5 file with someone who uses it. The conversion can transfer MIDI notes, but it cannot infer guitar fingering from them.
What the KAR format is
KAR stores MIDI musical events together with karaoke lyrics and timing data. Karaoke software creates and plays KAR files, and they also turn up as MIDI-based song files. Because the music is represented as MIDI events, compatible notation and sequencing programs can import the notes.
What the GP5 format is
GP5 is the Guitar Pro 5 tablature and score format. It stores parts as editable tracks with notation, tablature, instrument settings, and playback data. Use it when you need to work on a song in Guitar Pro or share an editable Guitar Pro project.
How to convert KAR to GP5
Online on 101convert.com
- Choose a KAR file on the converter page and select GP5 as the output format.
- Start the conversion. The page supports batch conversion, and its per-file size limit is shown there.
- Download the resulting GP5 file or files.
The conversion runs on the service with MuseScore, then alphaTab and PyGuitarPro.
Offline with desktop software
TuxGuitar is free, open-source desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It can import MIDI and export Guitar Pro 5 files. Since some versions show MIDI files but not KAR files in the import dialog, make a copy of the file with a .mid extension if needed; KAR uses the MIDI file structure.
- Open TuxGuitar and use File → Import → MIDI to open the KAR file, or its
.midcopy. - Review the imported tracks and instruments, then use File → Save as and choose Guitar Pro 5 (
.gp5) as the format.
Quality and compatibility
MIDI notes do not specify guitar strings, fret positions, or fingering, so the imported part may need arranging as tablature. KAR lyrics and karaoke-specific timing may not survive conversion; check the GP5 file in Guitar Pro or TuxGuitar and correct any missing lyrics or track assignments.
Note: This kar to gp5 conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the KAR to GP5 converter free?
Yes, converting KAR to GP5 on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my KAR file be?
You can upload KAR files up to 3 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 200 MB per file and 20 files at once, see our plans.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert KAR to GP5?
No. The KAR to GP5 conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid KAR file for this KAR to GP5 conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.