MIDI to Guitar Tab
MIDI already contains notes, but guitar tabs still need playable string and fret decisions. Tabtify maps the MIDI into an editable tab workflow.
Or drag and drop here
MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC, AAC, AIFF, .mid or .midi
GP5, GPX, GP, MusicXML, MXL
Guitar, bass, 7-string or ukulele. Exports to Guitar Pro and MIDI.
AI-Powered Guitar Tab Generation
Paste a link or file, get an editable draft, then play and export in the browser.
01
Paste a link or upload audio
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, MIDI, or a recording.
02
AI writes the tab draft
Notes and rhythm land as an editable guitar tab.
03
Play, tweak, export
Loop hard bars. Export GP5, MIDI, PDF, MusicXML.
Use cases
What players convert here
MIDI song drafts
Turn a MIDI export from a DAW or notation tool into a playable guitar arrangement draft.
Guitar Pro prep
Use MIDI as the source when audio transcription is unnecessary but fret mapping still matters.
Bass or ukulele mapping
Choose bass, 7-string guitar, or ukulele setup when the MIDI part belongs on a different string instrument.
After the AI draft
A real tab editor, not a static download.
Play it back, edit any note, open GP5 or MusicXML you already have, and export in the format you need.
Edit the draft
Fix notes, timing, measures, and fret choices.
Check by ear
Play back, loop bars, match the source.
Export when ready
Guitar Pro, MIDI, PDF, MusicXML.
Tabs made with Tabtify
Real AI drafts you can open in the editor - same path as convert.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Tabtify's AI-powered guitar tab creation platform. From audio conversion to professional export formats.
Can MIDI be converted to guitar tab?
Why does MIDI still need guitar-specific mapping?
Can I convert MIDI to GP5?
What MIDI files work best?
My MIDI has several tracks. What should I do?
I have a Guitar Pro file, not MIDI. Can I open it?
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Converter notes
From source to editable tab
These notes are here for setup context. The main workflow starts above in the converter, then continues in the editor.
- Upload MIDI and choose guitar, bass, ukulele, tuning, capo, and playing profile.
- Turn keyboard-style note data into guitar-friendly string and fret positions.
- Review the generated tab with playback before saving or exporting.
Steps
- 01Upload a MIDI file in the MIDI tab.
- 02Choose the target instrument, tuning, capo, and playing profile.
- 03Convert the MIDI notes into playable tablature positions.
- 04Review playback, fix awkward frets, then save or export the tab.
Source quality
- Use MIDI files with separate tracks when possible, so the target part is easier to choose.
- Pick the intended instrument and tuning before conversion to avoid awkward fret jumps.
- Clean up quantization or overly dense MIDI parts before export when the source is robotic.
- MIDI does not include real guitar fingering, so some string choices may need manual adjustment.
- Piano-style MIDI parts can create impossible guitar shapes unless simplified.
- Drum, vocal, or orchestral tracks should be removed or ignored before mapping to guitar tab.