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How do I save a MuseScore as a PDF?

Select a file and click Open ; or simply double-click a file. Open recent allows you to choose from a list of recently-opened scores. Save, Save As…, Save a Copy… and Save Selection… ... Export... allows you to create non-MuseScore files, such as PDF, MusicXML, MIDI, and various audio and image formats. More items...

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In the File menu you can find options for opening, saving, exporting and printing your file:

Open

Apart from native format files (*.mscz and *.mscx), MuseScore can also open MusicXML, compressed MusicXML and MIDI files, as well as a variety of files in other formats.

To open any supported file:

Choose one of the following options: Press Ctrl + O .

+ . Click on the "Load score" icon on the left side of the toolbar area. From the menu bar, select File → Open... . Select a file and click Open ; or simply double-click a file.

Open recent allows you to choose from a list of recently-opened scores.

Save

Save, Save As…, Save a Copy… and Save Selection… allow you to save native MuseScore files (.mscz and .mscx).

Save : Save current score to file.

: Save current score to file. Save As... : Save current score to new file. : Save current score to new file. Save a Copy... : Save current score to new file, but continue to edit original file. : Save current score to new file, but continue to edit original file. Save Selection... : Save selected measures to new file. : Save selected measures to new file. Save Online...: To save and share your scores on the web at MuseScore.com. For details, see Share scores online.

Export

Export... allows you to create non-MuseScore files, such as PDF, MusicXML, MIDI, and various audio and image formats. In the Export dialog, you can choose which format to export to.

Export...: Export current score to format of your choice.

Here you can also select whether to export parts and which

MuseScore remembers which format you picked the last time and makes that the default for the next time. Print... allows to print your MuseScore file directly to a printer from MuseScore. Depending on your printer you will have different options, but generally you can define the page range, number of copies and collation. If you have a PDF printer installed, you could also "export" to PDF using Print, but it's usually better to use the native PDF option under Export for more accurate rendition. Note: For this to work properly with Adobe PDF, make sure to uncheck "Rely on system fonts only, do not use document fonts" in Printer properties.

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Finale PrintMusic

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Noteflight

Before we dive into the best programs for DIY musicians, let’s cover the “what” and “why” of music writing software.

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