NOT files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Notation File
The NOT file extension contains musical scores. These scores have MIDI performance data and notation data. NOT files open with Notation Software programs. These programs include Musician and Composer....
General Information
| Title | .NOT File Extension |
| Extension | .not |
| Full Form | Notation File |
| File Type | Music Notation File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store musical notation |
| Additional Functions | Playback notation, Print sheet music |
| Features | Symbolic representation, Timing information |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Composition | Yes |
| Music Education | Yes |
| Sheet Music Creation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, File integrity checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by software |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mus, .sib, .midi |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Finale Notepad |
Free | Windows, Mac |
| Finale |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Sibelius |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
Type 2: Finale Note File
A NOT file contains MIDI information recorded in Finale's Transcription window. Finale created these files prior to 2014. To open a NOT file, use the HyperScribe tool's Transcription Mode in Finale 20...
General Information
| Title | .NOT File Extension |
| Extension | .not |
| Full Form | Finale Note File |
| File Type | Music Notation File |
| Developer | MakeMusic |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store musical scores |
| Additional Functions | Playback composition |
| Features | Editable, Printable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Composition | Yes |
| Sheet Music Creation | Yes |
| Educational Purposes | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1988 |
| Latest Version | Finale v27 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mus, .musx, .midi, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Finale |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Finale Notepad |
Free | Windows, Mac |
| Finale Reader |
Free | Windows, Mac |