Public single videos
Paste a public YouTube watch URL. The product imports audio first; it does not bypass platform restrictions.
YouTube to sheet music
YouTube to sheet music
Song2Notation accepts supported public single-video YouTube links, imports the audio first, then builds an AI-generated piano score draft. Private, regional, or login-gated videos can fail before transcription starts; uploading a file you have rights to is the fallback.
How YouTube import works
Rights still apply
Confirm you own the audio or have permission to transcribe it. Song2Notation is not a tool for copying restricted content.
Upload if import fails
If the platform blocks extraction, upload an MP3, WAV, or other supported file instead.
Supported formats and limits
These limits match the live upload and plan rules. Free is a 30-second preview. Paid plans unlock longer files and MusicXML, MIDI, PDF, Numbered Notation, and Piano Roll access.
File formats
Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WEBM, MP4, or MOV. Browser recording and supported public YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok links use the same transcription job model.
Plan duration and size
Free previews the first 30 seconds and accepts files up to 25 MB. Pianist allows files up to 6 minutes and 150 MB. Composer allows files up to 15 minutes and 500 MB.
Best source material
Clean solo piano recordings are the strongest fit. Dense mixes, vocals, drums, and noisy audio usually need cleaner input and more human editing.
What the draft is for
Song2Notation generates an AI-editable draft. Export MusicXML to continue in MuseScore, Sibelius, Finale, or Dorico. It is not publication-grade engraving.
FAQ
Why did my YouTube link fail?
Private, age-gated, region-locked, or bot-checked videos can fail at import. Direct upload of audio you have permission to use is the reliable fallback.
Does this work for any YouTube song?
No. Import only covers supported public links, and transcription is still piano-first. Clean solo piano is the best source.