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Choose an MP3, WAV, or other supported audio file and select the section you need.
Audio to Guitar Tab Converter
Upload MP3, WAV, or other audio and convert it into an editable guitar-tab draft. Refine notes, timing, and fingerings online.
How it works
Generate tabs
Note2Tabs detects pitch and timing, then maps the result into an editable guitar-tab draft.
Refine the result
Listen back and adjust uncertain notes, timing, string choices, and playable fingerings.
Turn a recording into a tab you can actually work with
Audio transcription is most useful as a strong first draft. Note2Tabs turns a selected part of an MP3, WAV, or other recording into tablature, then keeps the result editable so you can correct timing, move notes, and choose more comfortable fingerings.
Use a clear guitar recording when possible and start with the section you care about most. Short, focused clips are easier to review, while Premium supports full-length audio-file transcription for complete songs.
Common audio formats
Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, and other common browser-supported audio files.
Playable draft
Move from detected notes to a structured guitar tab instead of a static block of text.
Built-in cleanup
Adjust notes, timing, tracks, and fingerings in the browser editor.
Which recordings convert best?
A clear guitar recording, isolated stem, direct input, or rehearsal clip usually produces a cleaner draft than a compressed full-band mix. The model has an easier job when the guitar is audible and does not overlap heavily with vocals, bass, drums, or another guitar.
You do not need studio-quality audio, but it helps to remove long silent sections and choose the cleanest version of the song available. Start with a familiar riff so you can quickly hear where the draft needs correction.
- Use MP3 for convenient, smaller files.
- Use WAV or FLAC when you have a cleaner lossless source.
- Choose a focused clip when you only need one riff or solo.
- Use full-length audio-file transcription on Premium when you need the complete song.
Converter or guide: choose the right page
This page is the direct product workflow: upload audio, generate a tab, and edit the result. If you are still deciding how to prepare a source, troubleshoot a dense mix, or review an automatic transcription, use the detailed audio-to-tabs guide linked below.
Keeping those jobs separate makes the next action clear: use the converter when your file is ready, and use the guide when you want technique and source-preparation advice.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does audio transcription create a perfect tab?
It creates an editable draft. Recording quality, overlapping instruments, and playing technique can affect detection, so reviewing the result in the editor is important.
Which audio files can I upload?
The uploader accepts common audio formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, and WebM, subject to your plan's size and clip limits.
Can I convert an MP3 to guitar tabs for free?
Yes. The free plan includes monthly credits for testing short audio sections. Premium adds more credits, larger uploads, and full-length audio-file transcription.
Can I convert a full song into guitar tabs?
Premium supports full-length uploaded audio-file transcription. The time needed to review the draft still depends on the recording and musical complexity.
What should I do if the guitar is buried in the mix?
Try a cleaner recording, isolated stem, cover, or shorter section. After generation, use the editor and the original audio together to correct the most uncertain passages.