Free online SGU to PNG converter
Convert Band-in-a-Box SGU song data into a shareable PNG chord chart or score image.
Convert SGU to PNG online - free
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How to convert sgu to png file
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Band-in-a-Box song data is not directly viewable as an image, so musicians convert SGU files to PNG to share or print a chord chart without requiring the recipient to have Band-in-a-Box.
What the SGU format is
.SGU is a Band-in-a-Box song file, generally used for arrangements built around chords rather than a melody track. It can store the chord progression, song form, tempo, and style settings that Band-in-a-Box uses to generate accompaniment. You may encounter it in song folders shared by Band-in-a-Box users. It is musical arrangement data, not a recording or an image.
What the PNG format is
PNG is a lossless raster image format. A PNG of a score or chord chart can be opened, shared, and printed without music notation software; it is also suitable for inserting into documents. Unlike the SGU, the PNG is a static picture and cannot be played or edited as a musical arrangement.
How to convert SGU to PNG
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- Upload the SGU file on the conversion page. Multiple files can be added for batch conversion; the page shows the per-file size limit.
- Set the output resolution before converting. The page’s converter uses MuseScore to process the music file.
- Convert the file, then download the PNG.
Offline with desktop software
For an offline workflow, use Band-in-a-Box (Windows or macOS) to export the song as MusicXML, then use the free, open-source MuseScore desktop application to create the image. MuseScore does not open SGU files directly.
- Open the SGU in Band-in-a-Box and choose File → Save Special → Save as MusicXML. Menu wording can vary by version.
- Open the exported MusicXML file in MuseScore. Check the displayed parts and page layout, then choose File → Export, select PNG, and export the required page or pages.
Quality and limitations
The PNG shows the notation or chord chart produced by the conversion, not the original arrangement as editable music. An SGU may describe chords and accompaniment settings rather than a complete written score, so the image may not contain a full set of notated parts. For sharper output, choose a higher resolution where that setting is available; PNG itself does not introduce lossy compression.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the SGU to PNG converter free?
Yes, converting SGU to PNG 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 SGU file be?
You can upload SGU 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 50 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 SGU to PNG?
No. The SGU to PNG 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 SGU file for this SGU to PNG 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.