SIB File Documentation


Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .sib
Full Name Sibelius Score
MIME Type application/x-sibelius-score
Developer Avid Technology
Primary Association Music Scores
Type of Format Music Notation
Supported Platforms Windows, macOS
Binary Format Yes
Text Encoding N/A
Compression No
Editable Yes, with Sibelius software
Open Format No
File Signature N/A
Encryption No, but can be protected by Sibelius's own mechanisms
Multi-part No
Can contain Lyrics Yes
Can contain Music Notes Yes
Can contain Dynamical Indications Yes
Supports Multiple Instruments Yes
Playback Feature Yes, with Sibelius software