How to Convert a MUS File to a WAV
The MUS file type, the official container type for Finale Music Composing and Notation software, is a variation of the more widely used MIDI format, which is stored in the MID file type. WAV files are a common audio file type playable in iTunes and Windows Media Player. These files are noted for having adjustable bitrates and sampling rates.
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Instructions
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Open your web browser and navigate to a web file conversion site. Media-convert.com is one such page that makes it easy for users to convert a variety of files, including many audio formats; fortunately, MUS and WAV are two of the supported formats. A link to Media-convert is in the Resources section.
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Find and click the grey "Choose File" button in the top left corner of the screen. In the pop-up menu, select MID as the video type you want to convert. (Media-convert will recognize your MUS file as a MID file.) Locate the MUS file you wish to convert and press Enter to select it for conversion.
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Select MID as the Input type for your input file.You can find this menu immediately to the right of the "Choose File" option. Although Media-convert will automatically upload a MUS file, you should select MID from the menu to make sure the correct file is uploaded.
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Choose between "PC" and "MAC" for your output format in the drop down window. To its right, pick WAV as your output format from the next drop down menu. Find and click the "Go" button on the right side of the page once you have chosen your preferences. The conversion bar will fill up as your MUS file changes into a WAV; once the conversion is complete, your new WAV file will appear on your computer's desktop.
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Tips & Warnings
Perform your conversion using a high-speed Internet connetion; using a dial-up connection will decrease conversion speed dramatically.
Most MUS files will only take a few minutes to convert. However, if your MUS file is especially large, the process may take much longer.
