MidiTake
Free in-browser audio and video to MIDI converter with no uploads, no sign-up, and an optional pay-per-song piano transcription add-on.
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MidiTake is the right pick for musicians who want a genuinely free, private, no-account MIDI converter that runs entirely on their own device. Its Piano HQ tier promises higher-quality piano transcription at $1.99 per song, but that feature is not yet open for purchase, which is a real gap against rivals that already deliver polished multi-instrument output today. If you need multi-instrument separation or a tool you can pay for and rely on right now, look elsewhere.
What is MidiTake?
MidiTake is a free online tool that converts MP3 and other audio files into MIDI files in your browser. Upload a recording, get an editable MIDI file you can open in your DAW or notation software.
How we scored MidiTake
Capability lands at 15 because the free converters cover a genuinely broad format list (eight audio types, six video containers, 200 MB limit) but produce only a single MIDI track with no instrument separation, a feature that direct competitors already ship. Ease of use scores 21 because the no-upload, no-account, browser-only design is about as frictionless as this category gets, and the pre-download note preview is a thoughtful touch. Value scores 20 because the free tier is real and unrestricted, and the planned pay-per-song pricing ($1.99 or $4.99 for six songs) is among the lowest in the category, though that value cannot be fully realized while Piano HQ remains unavailable. Delivery scores 5 because the only paid feature on the pricing page is explicitly listed as not yet open for purchase, meaning the product as described cannot fully be purchased or relied upon today; this is a fundamental delivery gap, not a minor caveat.
Pros and cons
What we liked
- Fully local processing: files never leave your device, and no account is required for any of the free converters.
- Broad format support across eight audio types and six video container formats, with a generous 200 MB and 10-minute per-file limit.
- No subscription model: the planned Piano HQ paid tier is pay-per-song ($1.99 or $4.99 for six songs), so there is no recurring cost to manage.
Where it falls short
- Piano HQ, the only paid feature, is explicitly not yet open for purchase, meaning the tool is free-only in practice with no timeline given for when the paid tier ships.
- No multi-instrument separation: the converter produces a single MIDI track, unlike competitors that return separate tracks per instrument from a mixed recording.
- Note preview is available before download, but there is no in-browser MIDI editor, so any correction requires opening the file in an external DAW or notation app.
Key features
MidiTake pricing
All core converters (MP3, WAV, video, song to MIDI, and MIDI to MP3) are free with no sign-up. Piano HQ is a pay-per-song add-on priced at $1.99 for one song or $4.99 for a six-song pack, but Piano HQ is not yet open for purchase as of the live pricing page.
| Plan | Price | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Free Converters | $0 | MP3 to MIDI, WAV to MIDI, Video to MIDI, Song to MIDI, and MIDI to MP3. Runs locally in the browser, no sign-up required, files up to 200 MB and 10 minutes. |
| Piano HQ - One Song | $1.99 | Full piano transcription of one song up to 10 minutes. Pay after transcription completes; no sign-in needed. Not yet open for purchase. |
| Piano HQ - 6-Song Pack | $4.99 | Six piano transcription credits, each covering one song up to 10 minutes. Credits never expire. Requires sign-in with email. Not yet open for purchase. |
Pricing reflects what we saw at time of review (2026-10). Always confirm current pricing on the tool's own site.
Who should use MidiTake?
MidiTake suits musicians and producers who want a quick, private transcription pass on a recording without handing audio to a cloud service. A bedroom producer who records a guitar riff and wants a rough MIDI sketch to build on, or a music student who needs to inspect the notes in a piece without paying a subscription, will get real value from the free converters today.
Anyone who needs multi-instrument MIDI separation, reliable high-accuracy piano transcription right now, or a paid plan they can actually purchase should look at Waveroom Mastering for audio processing needs, or consider that the Piano HQ tier they may be hoping to buy from MidiTake is not yet available. If the primary need is voice, speech, or non-MIDI audio work, ElevenLabs or Murf AI serve those workflows entirely differently and are better fits.
Skip it if: Anyone needing multi-instrument MIDI tracks or a paid tier that is actually available today
Frequently asked questions
Does MidiTake upload my audio files to a server?+
No. All conversion runs locally in your browser. Files are not uploaded, and no account is required for any of the free converters.
What file formats does MidiTake accept?+
Audio: MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, AAC, AIFF, and Opus. Video: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and M4V. The per-file limit is 200 MB and 10 minutes.
How much does Piano HQ cost, and can I buy it now?+
Piano HQ is priced at $1.99 for one song or $4.99 for a six-song pack with no expiry. However, the pricing page states Piano HQ is not yet open for purchase as of the review date.
Is there a subscription?+
No. The pricing page explicitly states there is no subscription. Piano HQ, when it launches, will be pay-per-song only.
Can MidiTake separate multiple instruments into different MIDI tracks?+
Not currently. Multi-instrument arrangement is listed as in development. Today the tool produces a single MIDI output from the full audio mix.
Can I preview the MIDI output before downloading?+
Yes. MidiTake lets you inspect the transcribed notes in the browser before you download the file, so you can judge accuracy without opening a DAW first.
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