Have a collection of digital sheet music you'd like to organize? Sage Score makes it easy to upload your PDF scores, identify the music, and connect each file to the appropriate piece in your library.
Whether a piece is already in your library or completely new, the process is exactly the same. Sage will identify existing records when possible or suggest new ones, so you don't need to sort your files before getting started.
Step 1: Upload Your Scores
To get started, open Add to Your Library and select the Scan tab.
You can also access this feature directly from the main Add (+) menu by choosing Upload scores.
From the Upload & Scan Scores screen:
Drag and drop your PDF files into the upload area, or select Choose PDFs to browse your device.
Upload up to 50 PDF files at a time, with a maximum file size of 30 MB per file.
Sage will begin scanning your files to identify the music and determine where each score belongs in your library.
There's no need to separate scores that are already cataloged from those that aren't. Sage handles both in the same upload.
Tip: Have a large collection of digital scores? You can upload multiple files together rather than adding each piece individually.
Step 2: Let Sage Identify Your Music
Sage uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read your uploaded PDFs and extract identifying information, such as the title, composer, arranger, and publisher.
It then compares that information against your existing library to determine what to do with each file.
If the Piece Is Already in Your Library
When Sage identifies a matching library entry, it will suggest attaching the uploaded PDF to that existing piece.
This means you can add digital scores to music you've already cataloged without creating duplicate library records or manually finding each piece first.
Your existing library information is preserved unless you choose to make changes during review.
If the Piece Is New to Your Library
If Sage doesn't identify an existing match, it will suggest creating a new library entry.
Sage will populate the available fields using information extracted from the PDF, reducing the amount of manual data entry needed.
In either case, the uploaded PDF will be attached to the new or existing library entry when you save your review.
Step 3: Review Your Pending Files
Once Sage has analyzed a file, it will appear in your Pending files list for review.
Select a file to open its review screen:
Piece details: The proposed library entry, including information Sage identified from the PDF.
Score preview: A preview of the uploaded document so you can compare the score against the proposed information.
Sage may suggest attaching the PDF to an existing piece or creating a new record. Review the suggested details and make any necessary adjustments before saving.
Correcting Sage's Suggestions
If Sage identifies something incorrectly, you have full control over the final library entry.
You can edit any of the proposed fields directly, including the title, composer, arranger, publisher, and other available details.
If the suggested library record itself is incorrect, look for the Not right? options near the top of the review form.
From there, you can:
Search your library to select a different existing piece for the uploaded PDF.
Create a new record if the score doesn't belong to any existing library entry.
This is particularly helpful when multiple arrangements of the same piece exist in your library or when Sage can't confidently distinguish between similar titles.
Resolving Conflicting Information
Sometimes Sage may identify information in an uploaded score that differs from information you've already entered in your library.
Rather than automatically replacing your existing data, Sage flags these discrepancies for your review.
A yellow information icon will appear beside any field with conflicting values.
Select the icon to compare the two values:
The information currently saved in your library.
The information Sage identified in the uploaded PDF.
You can then choose which value to keep.
This gives you the opportunity to correct outdated or inaccurate information while protecting details you've already carefully cataloged.
Tip: A difference doesn't necessarily mean either value is incorrect. Publishers, arrangements, and editions can vary, so it's worth checking the score before choosing which information to retain.
Step 4: Save Your Reviewed Scores
Once you're satisfied with the suggested record and its details, select Save.
Sage will attach the uploaded PDF to the appropriate library entry and save any changes you've approved.
If the piece already existed, the score becomes part of that record. If it's a new piece, Sage creates the library entry with the PDF attached.
Continue reviewing the remaining files in your pending list until you've handled your uploads.
You Don't Have to Review Everything Right Away
Uploading a large collection of scores? You don't need to keep the upload window open while Sage processes your files.
You can leave the upload screen at any time and return to your pending files later.
Your files will continue processing, and your pending reviews will remain available when you're ready.
To return to your uploads, you can either:
Open Upload scores from the main Add menu or return to the Scan tab in Add to Your Library.
Select the Review button on your Library page.
The Review button appears only when you have files awaiting review, making it easy to pick up where you left off without adding unnecessary clutter to your library.
You can also upload additional PDFs while other files are awaiting review.
Why Use Upload & Scan Scores?
Upload & Scan Scores is particularly useful when:
Digitizing an existing library: Attach PDF scores to pieces you've already cataloged without searching for each record manually.
Importing a new digital collection: Let Sage identify the music and propose new library entries.
Working with a mixed collection: Upload scores without knowing which pieces are already in your library.
Updating library information: Identify missing or conflicting metadata and review suggested corrections.
Processing large batches: Upload dozens of scores, then review them on your own schedule.
The goal is simple: spend less time organizing files and more time using your music.
With Sage, you don't have to decide whether you're adding a new piece or updating an existing one before you begin. Just upload your scores, and Sage will help you take it from there.