What if you could instantly turn the sheet music you already own into a fully editable, digital score? For years, this has been the number one feature request from music teachers like you. We are thrilled to announce that we've listened.

Introducing the new PDF to Score feature, a revolutionary tool that allows you to import PDFs into Flat for Education and edit them directly in our powerful music notation editor.

Get Started in 5 Simple Steps

Music educators are busy, so we designed this new feature to be incredibly intuitive. Here is a quick, step-by-step guide to get you started:

  1. Go to your Score Library.
  2. Click on the "New Score" button.
  3. Click on "Import PDF."
  4. Import your PDF file.
  5. Wait for it to be sent back to you as an editable score, and have fun!
Import a PDF score on Flat for Education

As you get started, please note the following limitations: you have a total of 100 pages per user, with a 10-page limit per import. This feature is available exclusively for teachers with an active paid or renewed subscription.

Unlock Your Music Library: Convert & Edit PDFs in Minutes

With our new PDF to Score feature, you can upload any PDF of sheet music, and our technology will instantly convert it into an editable Flat for Education score. What can you do with your new, editable score?

  • Save time on transcription.
  • Adapt and arrange your favorite pieces.
  • Create dynamic lessons.
  • Export to MusicXML.

Best Practices for PDF imports on Flat for Education

To ensure that you have the best experience, here are some recommendations:

What should you really not import:

  • Files exceeding your monthly page credits
  • Vertical staves
  • Chord charts, lyrics & chords, tablatures
  • Handwritten music
  • Graphic notation or complex contemporary notation
  • Double-page scores on a single PDF page
  • Scores with guitar tablature
Examples of PDF you should not import on Flat for Education

You can read more about these best practices here.

Start Creating and Shape the Future of EdTech

We believe this is a monumental step forward for music education technology, and we can't wait to see what you and your students create.

Convert Sheet Music PDFs into Editable Scores | Flat for Education
Convert sheet music PDFs into editable scores with PDF Import in Flat for Education, the all-in-one music notation and assignment platform for teachers.
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Musically Yours,

The Flat for Education Team