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MXL File - What is an .mxl file and how do I open it?
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What is an MXL file? An MXL file is a compressed music score created with MuseScore, a program for music composition and notation. It contains a compressed file saved in the MusicXML format, which is the standard XML format used by more than one hundred score writing programs.
More Information MXL files are not as common as the standard MusicXML scores, which are saved as .XML files. However, since MXL files are compressed, they used less storage space and are useful for sending over email and backing up on external media devices.
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| Developer | The MuseScore Team |
| Popularity |
3.8 | 23 Votes |
What is an MXL file?
An MXL file is a compressed music score created with MuseScore, a program for music composition and notation. It contains a compressed file saved in the MusicXML format, which is the standard XML format used by more than one hundred score writing programs.
More Information
MXL files are not as common as the standard MusicXML scores, which are saved as .XML files. However, since MXL files are compressed, they used less storage space and are useful for sending over email and backing up on external media devices.
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MuseScore
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Myriad Melody Assistant
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MakeMusic Finale
Free Trial
Avid Sibelius
Free Trial
Steinberg Dorico
Free Trial
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MuseScore
Free
Myriad Melody Assistant
Free Trial
MakeMusic Finale
Free Trial
Avid Sibelius
Free Trial
Steinberg Dorico
Free Trial
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MuseScore
Free
Myriad Melody Assistant
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Flat.io
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Updated: December 10, 2018