How do I open a new file in Sibelius?
File(Ribbon Tab)>Export>Previous Version Here you can select the version of Sibelius you would like to export to. For example, if you are trying to open the score in Sibelius 7, Choose Sibelius 7. This will create the format that Sibelius 7 will recognize.
Can Sibelius open .MUS files?
mus files; For Finale 2001 or later, Sibelius can only open . etf files. For Finale 2004 or later, we recommend that you export a MusicXML file from Finale and import that into Sibelius.
Where are Sibelius backup files?
Each time you manually save your score, a backup of it is automatically saved in the “Backup Scores” folder inside your “scores” folder (with a version number appended to the name).
Can you open Sibelius ultimate files in Sibelius First?
How to open files in earlier versions of Sibelius, Sibelius Student and Sibelius First? Sibelius can open files created or edited in all earlier versions. However, any files created or edited in subsequent versions cannot be opened.
How do I convert Sibelius to MP3?
Starting with version Sibelius 8.1, MP3 export is supported. Choose File > Export > Audio, and choose MP3.
What format does Sibelius use?
Sibelius is proprietary software designed to compose and edit music. It generates music scores in a proprietary format known as Sibelius or SIB, which uses the file extension . sib. This represents the musical notes that are created, but does not in itself contain any data related to the audio [1].
What is a Sibelius file?
what is a . sib file? Sibelius music notation, an application that was launched in 1993, is used to compose and play music and the musical scores created with the use of this application are using the SIB file extension.
Does Sibelius auto save?
Re: Where are autosave files located? Autosave does not do what you think it does. It does not work like you think it should. It creates a copy of the open file(s) after the set time, but on closing sibelius it automatically deletes that file.
How do I change the output device in Sibelius?
If you want to change the audio device Sibelius is playing from i.e. you have your headphones or speakers plugged into your audio interface instead of your computer, say, go to Play, Playback Devices and click the Audio Engine Options button.
How do I convert Sibelius to Finale?
 The only way to convert from Finale to Sibelius is to use MusicXML export from Finale and then import it into Sibelius.  The only way to convert from Sibelius to Finale is to pay for Dolet, use it to convert Sibelius files into MusicXML and then import the MusicXML into Finale.