Sibelius Music Notation File
General Information
| Title | Sibelius Score File |
| Extension | .sib |
| Full Form | Sibelius Music Notation File |
| File Type | Music Notation File |
| Developer | Sibelius Software |
| MIME Type | application/x-sibelius-score |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store musical scores |
| Additional Functions | Playback, Print music |
| Features | Interactive, Engraving-quality |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Composition | Yes |
| Sheet Music Creation | Yes |
| Music Education | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1993 |
| Latest Version | Sibelius 2020.9 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mid, .mxl, .musicxml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Sibelius |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Avid Scorch |
Free | iOS |
| PhotoScore & NotateMe |
Paid | Windows, Mac |