Free online MSCX to GP4 converter
Convert MuseScore MSCX scores to Guitar Pro 4 tablature files.
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Conversion statistics: MSCX to GP4
Updated November 10, 2026, from conversions on 101convert.com
How to convert mscx to gp4 file
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A MuseScore score may need to become a Guitar Pro file when a tab editor or collaborator expects the older GP4 format. The conversion can change notation details, so check the resulting score before sharing or editing it.
What the MSCX format is
.mscx is MuseScore’s uncompressed, XML-based score format. MuseScore creates it when saving a score in its native format; the compressed counterpart is .mscz. MSCX stores notation and score layout for editing in MuseScore.
What the GP4 format is
.gp4 is the Guitar Pro 4 tablature and score format. It is used for guitar-focused scores with tablature, standard notation, multiple tracks, and playback information. GP4 is useful when a recipient’s tab software supports that version, but it is an older format than current Guitar Pro files.
How to convert MSCX to GP4
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- Upload the MSCX file on the conversion page; several files can be submitted as a batch. Check the per-file size limit shown on the page.
- Run the conversion to GP4.
- Download the converted file and open it in a Guitar Pro-compatible application to check the notation and tablature.
The page’s converter runs the conversion with MuseScore, alphaTab, and PyGuitarPro.
Offline with desktop software
Free option: MuseScore and TuxGuitar. MuseScore runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; TuxGuitar is also available for those systems. In MuseScore, open the score and use File → Export to save it as MusicXML. In TuxGuitar, import that MusicXML file, then use File → Save As and select Guitar Pro 4 (.gp4) as the file type.
Commercial option: Guitar Pro. Export the score from MuseScore as MusicXML, open or import that file in a Guitar Pro version that supports MusicXML import, then use File → Save As and choose GP4 if that version offers it. Check the available save formats in your installed version, as older Guitar Pro releases may not import MusicXML.
Quality and compatibility
MSCX stores general score notation, while GP4 is designed around tablature and Guitar Pro tracks. MusicXML import may require you to check instrument assignments, string tuning, note positions, rests, articulations, and layout. Features that the destination software does not support may be altered or omitted; verify the GP4 file in the application that will use it.
Note: This mscx to gp4 conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
MSCX vs GP4: format comparison
How the MSCX and GP4 formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .MSCX MuseScore Music Score File | .GP4 Guitar Pro 4 |
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| Sheet music notation | Yes | Yes |
| Audio playback | No | No |
| Further editing | Easy | Limited |
| Plain-text readable | Yes | No |
| Player support | Niche | Niche |
| Typical file size | Small | Small |
| Open standard | No | No |
| Introduced | 2008 | 2003 |
| Developer | MuseScore team / Muse Group | Arobas Music |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSCX to GP4 converter free?
Yes, converting MSCX to GP4 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 MSCX file be?
You can upload MSCX 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 MSCX to GP4?
No. The MSCX to GP4 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 MSCX file for this MSCX to GP4 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.