Staccato takes any .mid file and engraves a clean, professional score you can read, print, and share — powered by the same engines the pros use.
Free to try · macOS 13 or later · MIDI in, PDF & MusicXML out
Everything happens on your Mac — no uploads, no waiting on a server.
Drop any .mid or .midi file and press Convert. Staccato handles the notation, beaming, and layout for you.
Built on MuseScore and LilyPond — the gold standard for music typesetting — so your scores look hand-engraved.
Save a print-ready PDF, or export MusicXML to keep editing in Finale, Sibelius, Dorico, or MuseScore.
Fast for a quick read with MuseScore, or Best to send it through LilyPond for refined, professional output.
Engrave to the paper you actually print on, and have the finished PDF revealed in Finder automatically.
Conversion runs entirely offline on your machine. Your music never leaves your Mac.
Drag a .mid file onto the window. Staccato reads the notes, timing, and tracks instantly.
Choose Fast or Best, and A4 or US Letter. Then press Convert and watch the score render.
Save a print-ready PDF or MusicXML, revealed in Finder and ready to send or open anywhere.
Preview is free for everyone. A free account unlocks Best quality and exporting.
Download Staccato for Mac and turn that MIDI file sitting on your desktop into sheet music in seconds.
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