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YouTube to MIDI Converter — Free, No Signup
Turn any YouTube video into an editable MIDI file. Paste a YouTube link or upload a video, and our AI-powered transcription extracts the notes — preview, edit, and download your MIDI right in your browser.
Paste a YouTube link Beta
Extract the audio and transcribe it into an editable MIDI file. This feature is experimental and may not work for every video.
Works with any public YouTube video. The audio is extracted on demand and transcribed entirely in your browser.
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Supported: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, MP3, WAV
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Extract the melody from any YouTube video
Got a song, a solo, or a tutorial you want to study or remix? Our YouTube to MIDI converter listens to the audio and writes out the notes as a standard MIDI file — the same format used by every DAW, sampler, and virtual instrument.
Instead of transcribing by ear, paste a link or upload a clip and let the AI-powered engine do the heavy lifting. The result lands in our piano-roll editor, where you can fix timing, adjust velocities, or delete wrong notes before you download. Everything is free, and nothing requires an account.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How to Convert YouTube to MIDI Online
AI transcribes the notes
Our model (Spotify Basic Pitch) analyzes the audio, detects note onsets and sustained pitches, and maps them to MIDI note events.
Preview, edit & download
Compare the original with the MIDI preview, fine-tune notes in the piano roll, and download a standard .mid file for any DAW.
WHY CHOOSE US
Why Use Our YouTube to MIDI Converter?
Paste a link or upload a file
Two ways in — paste a YouTube link and we extract the audio, or upload a video or audio file you already have on your device.
Private by design
Uploaded files never leave your device. Transcription runs entirely in your browser with a WebAssembly model — no audio stored on a server.
Preview before downloading
Compare the original audio with synthesized MIDI playback and inspect every detected note in the piano roll before you export.
Built-in MIDI editor
Move, resize, or delete notes, adjust sensitivity and minimum note length, and tune the transcription to match the source — all without leaving your browser.
HOW IT WORKS
How YouTube to MIDI Conversion Works
A YouTube video stores moving pictures plus an audio track. To turn that into MIDI, we first extract the audio, then an AI model analyzes the waveform — detecting note onsets, pitches, and durations — and writes them out as MIDI note events.
MIDI is not an audio format; it is a set of musical instructions. Where the video holds a recording of sound, the MIDI file holds which note to play, when, for how long, and how hard. That makes it infinitely editable and reusable in any DAW or virtual instrument.
GET THE BEST RESULTS
Tips for Better YouTube to MIDI Conversion
- Use the preset that matches the sound — Piano, Voice, Guitar, Bass, Solo, or Full Song.
- Pick videos with a clear, isolated melody for the most accurate transcription.
- For dense songs, trim to the solo or melody section you actually need.
- Raise sensitivity for quiet or delicate passages.
- Lower sensitivity if the transcription picks up too many extra notes.
- Increase minimum note length to filter out short artifacts.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About YouTube to MIDI Conversion
How do I convert a YouTube video to MIDI?
Paste a YouTube link into the box above and hit Convert to MIDI. We extract the audio, then our AI transcription engine (Spotify's Basic Pitch) analyzes it to identify the notes and timing. When it finishes, you can preview, edit, and download your MIDI file. You can also upload a video or audio file directly if you already have it on your device.
Is this YouTube to MIDI converter really free?
Yes. Converting is free — no signup, no watermarks, no hidden paywall. New visitors get 1 free download to start, and verified accounts get 1 more.
Do I need to download or install any software?
No. Everything runs in your web browser — there is nothing to download or install. The audio transcription uses a WebAssembly model that loads on the page, so your files never need to leave your device.
How accurate is the YouTube to MIDI conversion?
Accuracy depends on the source audio. Clear, isolated melodies — like a piano line, a vocal, or a lead guitar — transcribe very well. Dense, layered tracks with heavy drums and effects are harder to separate, so the result may need some cleanup in the editor. Use the instrument preset that matches your audio for the best result.
Can I convert a private or age-restricted YouTube video?
Private videos cannot be accessed through a public link. Age-restricted or region-locked videos may also fail to extract. In those cases, download the audio or video to your device using YouTube's own tools, then upload the file directly here.
What are the length limits?
Uploads are limited to about 5 minutes of audio for reliable in-browser processing. For longer videos, trim the clip to the section you need before uploading.
Is my audio uploaded to a server?
When you upload a file, it is processed entirely in your browser and never leaves your device. When you paste a link, the audio is fetched on demand so it can be transcribed locally — we do not store your files or your converted MIDI.
What can I do with the MIDI file I download?
You can import your MIDI into any DAW (FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand), use it to practice, remix the melody, study a solo, or feed it into a sampler or virtual instrument. The file is a standard .mid format that works everywhere.
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