Quick answer

Frettify converts readable sheet music PDFs, score photos, and MusicXML into editable tablature that you can download as a Guitar Pro (.gp) file. You can also export a tab PDF for printing or reading away from the app.

Convert PDF sheet music to Guitar Pro without entering every note by hand.

Review the recognized notes and refine string and fret choices before downloading.

Download a Guitar Pro file for continued editing and playback, or a tab PDF for printing.

Download Guitar Pro files and tab PDFs

After conversion, review and edit your tablature, then download a Guitar Pro (.gp) file for editing and playback or export a PDF of your tab for printing. These downloads are available across Frettify's supported instrument conversions.

Supported inputs and outputs

  • Input: readable sheet music PDFs, score photos, and MusicXML
  • Editable output: Guitar Pro (.gp)
  • Printable output: PDF of the generated tablature

Typical workflow

  • Upload a readable score or MusicXML file above
  • Generate tablature and compare it with your source score
  • Review and edit notes and fingerings
  • Open the Tab Viewer and download the Guitar Pro file or export a tab PDF

Questions musicians ask

Can I convert PDF sheet music to Guitar Pro?

Yes. Upload a readable sheet music PDF, generate and review the tablature, then open the Tab Viewer and use Download Guitar Pro to save a .gp file.

Can I download a PDF of the tab too?

Yes. The same conversion also supports exporting a PDF of the generated tablature for printing or reading.

Do I need Guitar Pro installed to convert sheet music?

No. Conversion, review, editing, and downloads run in Frettify in your browser. To continue using the downloaded .gp file elsewhere, open it in software that supports that format.

Is Guitar Pro export available for other instruments?

Yes. Frettify's supported instrument conversion workflows also offer Guitar Pro and tab PDF downloads. Choose the matching instrument before generating your tablature.

Will the Guitar Pro file exactly match my sheet music?

Automatic recognition can make mistakes. Clean digital scores and readable scans work best; photos, handwriting, and dense arrangements may need more correction. Compare the generated tab with your score and review notes, rhythm, and fingerings before export.

Should I upload MusicXML or a PDF?

Use MusicXML if you already have it: structured notation avoids the score recognition step. A readable PDF or score photo works when you do not have MusicXML.

Start converting music in Frettify Studio.

Upload your sheet music, review the tab, and download your Guitar Pro file or tab PDF.

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