[Tried and True] How to Convert MP3 to MIDI?

This part is for those who don't want to install software and need an online easy solution, of courses, which is the most favored option.  

1. Bear File Converter

Bear File Converter is the most frequently mentioned and popular MP3 to MIDI converter online. It can help you convert MP3, WAV, OGG, AAC and other common audio formats to MIDI without downloading plug-ins or registering an account. The whole conversion process is as easy as 1-2-3: Upload an audio file, hit “Convert” button, and download the converted MIDI file. Then you will get a file with .mid. Bear File Converter also allows batch download converted MIDI files.

The only limit of Bear File Converter is it only supports maximum 50 MB file upload.

2. Online Audio to MIDI Converter

Online Audio to MIDI Converter is devoted to offering free and easy online solution of converting audio tracks to MIDI files, yes, as its name implies. You can upload audio in almost all common file types on the website, and it also enables directly converting URLs from OneDrive and Dropbox. Another highlight making it different from its counterparts is it supports links pointing to video hosting websites, including Vimeo, Dailymotion, SoundCloud, BlipTV, Arte, Ard, 3Sat, etc. Here shows you how to convert an MP3 file from a local drive to MIDI.

Step 1. Click the Choose File button on the page.

Step 2. Scroll down and hit the blue Start conversion button.

Step 3. Wait for the process, then download the MIDI file.

Although MP3 to MIDI converter software requires an installation process, most of them provide optional features and customized settings. On top of that, desktop tools obviously perform in a more solid way. If you expect a flexible and stable operation, this part should be your destination. The software we want to recommend for you is WIDI Recognition System.

The core function of WIDI Recognition System is to transcribe music files (MP3, Wave, CD-Track, etc.) into MIDI score files. It’s available on Windows and Mac, and can compatible with major versions of the two operating systems. This Widisoft MIDI converter features advanced automated transcription algorithms and can achieve real-time batch conversion at one go. With the help of its built-in TrueTone Editor, users are able to modify, edit, and correct the results of automatic recognition, further. For experienced users, WIDI Recognition System is a good choice.

Widisoft Recognition System provides both paid and trial versions. And the latter allows you to free use parts of its functions for 20 days and can only save 10 seconds of a file.

To convert MP3 to MIDI, follow the steps：

Step 1. Launch the program, and choose an action. Since we want to convert existing MP3 files, choose Transcribe Pre-recorded MP3, Wave or CD. Hit Next.

Step 2. Click the Browse button, select the target file from your computer, and click Next.

Step 3. Wait for the loading process, then choose a recognition preset and customize the Recognition settings. If you’re a beginner in the field, you can read its guidelines to choose the right preset settings, which are on the Settings window.

Step 4. It will take a while to finish the process. Then, you can click Open Samples Folder to see the recognition samples. Hit Finish after the process.

Step 5. Here is the main screen. You can hit the Play icon on the sub-screen to review the MIDI file.

Step 6. On the menu bar of the main screen, hit File >Save as, and specify the name and output path of the MIDI file. Finally hit Save.