File Extension Library


.MXL File Extension

  • Developer by: The MuseScore Team
  • Category: Audio Files
  • Format: XML

What are .MXL files and how to open them?

Can't open .MXL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MXL file.

What is a .MXL file extension?

.MXL file extension is created by The MuseScore Team. .MXL has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .MXL file is XML.

.MXL is Compressed MusicXML File

An MXL file is a compressed music score created with MuseScore, a program for music composition and notation. It contains a compressed file saved in the MusicXML format, which is the standard XML format used by more than one hundred score writing programs.

MXL files are not as common as the standard MusicXML scores, which are saved as .XML files. However, since MXL files are compressed, they used less storage space and are useful for sending over email and backing up on external media devices.

List of all softwares that can open the Compressed MusicXML File
Windows
MuseScore
Myriad Melody Assistant
MakeMusic Finale
Avid Sibelius
Steinberg Dorico
Mac
MuseScore
Myriad Melody Assistant
MakeMusic Finale
Avid Sibelius
Steinberg Dorico
Linux
MuseScore
Myriad Melody Assistant
Web
Flat.io

How to fix problems with .MXL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MXL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MXL file format
  2. You need to check the .MXL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)