If you would like to import files you have already scanned and saved as uncompressed TIFF files:

To import scanned TIFF files

1. Choose File > Import > TIFF File.
2. In the SmartScore Lite dialog box, click Add Files to List, and then Begin Recognition to translate and open the files in Finale. See SmartScore Lite dialog box for details.

(To scan, import, and translate using Finale's included scanning utility, see To scan and import sheet music.)

Because scanners and scanning software vary widely, we cannot provide specific instructions for how to configure the above settings for every scanner. When in doubt, see your scanner documentation for details or contact the scanner manufacturer on how to prepare a file with the requirements stated above. (Note that some scanning software can be stubborn in its attempts to make decisions for you and result in a scanned file that does not meet the above requirements).

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