.MSCZ File Extension

MuseScore Compressed Score File

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What is an MSCZ file?

An MSCZ file is a compressed music score created by MuseScore, a free program for music composition and notation. It stores several files, including .MSCX and .JSON files, in the MuseScore Compressed Score (MSCZ) format (uses Zip compression), that store instruments, time and key signatures, and music notes that comprise the composition. MSCZ files also contain audio settings, the score style, and other metadata.

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Screenshot of a .mscz file in MuseScore 4.3
MSCZ file open in MuseScore 4.3

MSCZ is the standard save format for MuseScore. When you save a score with MuseScore by selecting File → Save, the program creates an MSCZ file to store the score contents. Once saved, you can close MSCZ files, and then re-open them to continue editing them.

After you edit an MSCZ file, you can export it to a more common format to share it with others. You can also publish the composition to MuseScore.com or Audio.com.

How to open an MSCZ file

You can open MSCZ files with MuseScore in Windows, macOS, and Linux. To open an MSCZ file with MuseScore, select File → Open.

You can also log into MuseScore online and upload MSCZ files to open and edit the files and share them with other MuseScore users.

How to convert an MSCZ file

MuseScore can convert MSCZ files to various file types, including the following formats:

  • .PDF - Portable Document Format
  • .PNG - Portable Network Graphic
  • .SVG - Scalable Vector Graphic
  • .MP3 - MP3 Audio
  • .WAV - WAVE Audio
  • .OGG - Ogg Vorbis Audio
  • .FLAC - Free Lossless Audio Codec File
  • .MIDI - MIDI Music Data
  • .MUSICXML - MusicXML File
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