MUS File

What are MUS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MUS file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a MUS file?

MUS files have multiple uses, and Finale Notation is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Finale Notation File

The files contain music notations composed with the Finale software application, MakeMusic's music notation program. The MUS files used by their programs save data in the MIDI file format.

MUS files are very similar to MID files, but they contain additional information that can only be read by the MakeMusic notation software. The MUS files contain music notation details, but they do not have any audio data.

How to open MUS files

We have identified one MUS opener that is compatible with this specific type of MUS file.

Programs that open Finale Notation files

Last updated: March 10, 2023

All known file formats using extension .MUS

While Finale Notation File is a popular type of MUS-file, we know of 11 different uses of the .MUS file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Advanced Layouter Model

We know that one MUS format is Advanced Layouter Model. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different MUS openers which you will find listed below.

Doom/Heretic Music

We know that one MUS format is Doom/Heretic Music. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Dynamix Music Data Container

We know that one MUS format is Dynamix Music Data Container. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Electronic Arts Music

We know that one MUS format is Electronic Arts Music. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

FAC Soundtracker Music Module

We know that one MUS format is FAC Soundtracker Music Module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Gateway Music

We know that one MUS format is Gateway Music. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MASI Music Driver

We know that one MUS format is MASI Music Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MVSTracker Music Module

We know that one MUS format is MVSTracker Music Module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Myriad Harmony / Melody Assistant Music

We know that one MUS format is Myriad Harmony / Melody Assistant Music. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Virtual Home Space Builder 3D Space

We know that one MUS format is Virtual Home Space Builder 3D Space. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of MUS files. Remember, different programs may use MUS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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