Free online PTB to MID converter

A DAW or sequencer that accepts MIDI but not Power Tab files needs the score exported as a .mid file. This conversion makes the notes available for playback or editing in other music software, but does not retain the tablature page layout.

What the PTB format is

.ptb is the native score format of Power Tab Editor, a guitar tablature and notation program. PTB files can contain guitar or bass tablature, standard notation, and score details such as tracks and measures; you may encounter them when sharing or archiving a Power Tab score.

What the MID format is

MID, usually named with the .mid extension, is a Standard MIDI File containing musical events such as notes, timing, and instrument assignments. It is supported by many notation programs, DAWs, and sequencers, and is useful for playback, arranging, and editing. It stores performance instructions rather than recorded audio.

How to convert PTB to MID

Online on 101convert.com

1. Upload the PTB file on the converter page.
2. Start the conversion to MID.
3. Download the resulting file when conversion is complete.

The page uses MuseScore for conversion, supports batch conversion, and shows a per-file size limit.

Offline with desktop software

MuseScore is free and open-source, and its desktop version runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the PTB file with File → Open, then use File → Export and choose MIDI (.mid) as the export format. Review the exported file in your destination software, especially if the score contains multiple parts.

Quality and limitations

MIDI preserves musical events for playback, but not the printed score appearance or tablature string-and-fret positions. Some score-specific markings and playing techniques may be simplified to MIDI events, so check note timing, instrument assignments, and playback after export.