Where Does MuseScore Save Scores?
MuseScore default scores, styles and plugins folders in Documents, versioned per major release.
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MuseScore defaults to a versioned folder in Documents holding Scores, Styles, Plugins and SoundFonts. New scores save into Scores unless redirected.
Versioned folders mean upgrades look like data loss. The old folder still holds everything; only the default path moved on.
Where MuseScore stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\MuseScore4\Scores
Default save location for new scores. Custom save paths override per file. Carry contents forward across major-version folder changes.
~/Documents/MuseScore4/Scores
Same versioned layout. Check preferences for redirected default folders.
~/Documents/MuseScore4/Scores
Same layout. Plugins and styles travel with the parent MuseScore4 folder.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move MuseScore files to a new computer?
Copy the Scores folder plus any custom styles and plugins. SoundFonts referenced from outside need separate copying. Match major versions on the new machine.
Why is my old MuseScore folder empty after upgrading?
Each major MuseScore release uses its own folder (MuseScore3, MuseScore4). Upgrades do not migrate contents automatically, so carry scores and plugins across by hand.
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