Open Sibelius files in Finale

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Peter S.
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Finale Version: Finale 2009, 27
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Post by Peter S. » Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:32 am

Hi there,
is it possible to open Sibelius files in the newest versions of Finale?

Thanks for your response.
Peter
Finale 2009 and 27/German on Windows 10
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johnmouse
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Post by johnmouse » Wed Jun 24, 2020 8:59 am

No.
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BuonTempi
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Post by BuonTempi » Wed Jun 24, 2020 9:47 am

You have to export as MusicXML and import.
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Hector Pascal
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Finale Version: Finale 26
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Post by Hector Pascal » Thu Jun 25, 2020 1:45 am

I had reason to open a few Sibelius files yesterday and this is how I did it....

I downloaded Sibelius First (for free, it took 5 minutes) and then upon installation, it asked me if I wanted to trial Sibelius Ultimate for 30 days. I wasn't expecting this, but I agreed and it then installed in about 20 seconds without any problems. I could immediately open and playback the files that I had reason to open. I quite liked the look of Sibelius, I must say, although I will be always a Finale user because I am used to it.

After 30 days, I might consider using both...

Cheers,
Hector.
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