File Extension Library


.NOT File Extension

  • Developer by: Notation Software
  • Category: Data Files

What are .NOT files and how to open them?

Can't open .NOT 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 .NOT file.

What is a .NOT file extension?

.NOT file extension is created by Notation Software. .NOT has been classified as Data Files.

.NOT is Notation File

Musical score that contains MIDI performance data and notation data; saved in a proprietary format that may be opened with Notation Software programs, including Musician and Composer; can be exported to a more standard format such as .MID or .KAR after being opened.

NOT files can also be used as song templates by saving them in the \Program Files\Notation\Template directory.

List of all softwares that can open the Notation File
Windows
Notation Musician
Notation Composer
File Type 2:

Finale Note File

Developer by: MakeMusic Category: Data Files

File created by Finale, a music notation application; contains MIDI information recorded from the "Transcription" window in Finale.

To create a NOT file:

  • Select the HyperScribe tool and choose "Transcription Mode."
  • Select a music measure, click "wait Till," and play your music piece.
  • Select File → Save As..., name your file, choose the save location, and click OK.
  • To open a NOT file:

  • Select the HyperScribe tool and choose "Transcription Mode."
  • Click a music measure.
  • Select File → Open and double-click the NOT file you'd like to open.
  • NOTE: Starting with the 2014 version, the NOT file is no longer supported by Finale.

    List of all softwares that can open the Finale Note File
    Windows
    MakeMusic Finale
    Mac
    MakeMusic Finale

    How to fix problems with .NOT files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .NOT files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .NOT file format
    2. You need to check the .NOT file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)