Download and installation

Windows

macOS

Linux

AppImage

The easiest way to install the program is by using an AppImage:

1. Go to the Download→Software page at musescore.org
2. Under Linux→AppImage (recommended), click on the Download (64 bit) link
3. When the download is complete, right-click on the AppImage and select Properties
4. Switch to the Permissions tab
5. The next step varies depending on your file manager:
   • Nautilus-based (Nemo, Files, Caja) : Check the “Allow executing file as program” box.
   • Dolphin: Check the “Is executable” box.
   • Thunar: Check the “Allow this file to run as a program” box.
   • PCManFM: Change the “Execute” option in the drop down list to “Anyone”.
6. Exit the dialog.

Although the file will now run as it is (by double-clicking on it etc.), you need to fully install it in order to ensure correct file associations and add the program to the menu.

1. Right-click inside the directory in which the AppImage is installed and select Open in Terminal
2. In the Terminal, type
   ./[file name] install

Alternatively, you can use the absolute file path of the AppImage instead, as follows:

1. Open the Terminal
2. Type
   [file path] install

Tip: if you copy the AppImage and press Ctrl+Shift+V in the terminal this will enter the absolute file path of the file that has just been “copied”.

No formal uninstall proceedure is needed to remove the installed AppImage. Just delete menu entries and any shortcuts manually, then delete the App itself, and its links (which will be in ~/.local/bin).