How to import a file from Finale?
Last updated November 4, 2026
To import your sheet music from any version of Finale into Flat, we advise you to use MusicXML. MusicXML is the standard exchange format for sheet music and includes all your notation details.
If you no longer have Finale installed to export from, you can also import a Finale *.musx file directly, or a *.mus file saved by Finale 2012 and earlier. We read them on a best-effort basis, without official support for these formats.
Convert/Export your Finale file to MusicXML
Most Finale versions come with MusicXML export (including Finale NotePad 2012). In Finale, go to File → MusicXML → Export, or File → Export → MusicXML.
If your version of Finale can't export to MusicXML, or if you want a more accurate export, you can download and use the Dolet plugin.
Import a Finale file (*.musx or *.mus) directly
If exporting MusicXML isn't an option, drag & drop your *.musx or *.mus file into My Library, the same way as any other file.
These formats aren't officially supported: some layout and notation details may not survive the conversion. When Finale is still available to you, exporting MusicXML gives the more faithful result.
Import your Finale MusicXML file on Flat
On Flat, go to My Library, then drag & drop your XML/MXL file. You can also click on Create score and choose Import file:
Choose your file(s) to import, and they will be directly added to your Flat account.
You can also export your scores back in MusicXML from Flat and open them with Finale.
How do I import the file in the Flat mobile app?
Once your Finale score is exported as MusicXML, the Flat mobile app imports it from your library, like any score file on your phone.
In your library, tap +, then Import score, and pick the file. Flat converts it and opens the new score.
