Free online MSCZ to GP4 converter
Convert MuseScore scores to Guitar Pro 4 using 101convert.com or MuseScore and TuxGuitar.
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A GP4 file is useful when a legacy Guitar Pro editor or tab library requires Guitar Pro 4 format. Converting a MuseScore score also lets you share its notation with people who work in guitar tablature software.
What MSCZ is
.mscz is MuseScore’s compressed native score format. It stores editable notation and score layout, and is created by MuseScore, a music notation program available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You will commonly encounter it when receiving a MuseScore score or saving a project in MuseScore.
What GP4 is
.gp4 is the Guitar Pro 4 tablature and score format. Guitar Pro and compatible tab editors use it for parts, notation, tablature, and playback. It is useful when a recipient or older software specifically needs a Guitar Pro 4 file; it does not preserve MuseScore’s page layout exactly.
How to convert MSCZ to GP4
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- Upload the MSCZ file on the converter page. Multiple files can be submitted as a batch; the per-file size limit is shown on the page.
- Choose GP4 as the output format and start the conversion. The conversion runs on the server with MuseScore, alphaTab, and PyGuitarPro.
- Download the resulting GP4 file or files.
Offline with desktop software
Use MuseScore and the free, open-source TuxGuitar, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. MuseScore exports the score to an intermediate MusicXML file, which TuxGuitar can import and save in GP4 format.
- Open the MSCZ file in MuseScore and choose File → Export. Export it as MusicXML, usually with the
.musicxmlor.xmlextension. - In TuxGuitar, choose File → Import → MusicXML and select the exported file.
- Choose File → Save As, select Guitar Pro 4 (
.gp4) as the file type, and save.
Compatibility and conversion limits
MusicXML acts as an intermediary, so inspect the GP4 file in TuxGuitar after saving. Check instrument assignments, tuning, rhythms, repeats, and guitar techniques such as bends; notation features that either format or the importer does not support may be changed or omitted. MuseScore’s page layout and print styling are not carried over as GP4 notation data.
Note: This mscz to gp4 conversion record is incomplete, must be verified, and may contain inaccuracies. Please vote below whether you found this information helpful or not.
MSCZ vs GP4: format comparison
How the MSCZ and GP4 formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .MSCZ MuseScore Compressed Score | .GP4 Guitar Pro 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheet music notation | Yes | Yes |
| Audio playback | No | No |
| Further editing | Easy | Limited |
| Plain-text readable | No | No |
| Player support | Limited | Niche |
| Typical file size | Small | Small |
| Open standard | Partly open | No |
| Introduced | 2009 | 2003 |
| Developer | MuseScore BVBA / MuseScore project | Arobas Music |
| MIME type | application/vnd.musescore.mscz | — |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Frequently asked questions
Is the MSCZ to GP4 converter free?
Yes, converting MSCZ 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 MSCZ file be?
You can upload MSCZ 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 MSCZ to GP4?
No. The MSCZ 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 MSCZ file for this MSCZ 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.