Extract text from ChordPro songs (CHOPRO)
To convert CHOPRO songs to another format, you need ChordPro or other Text software.
To convert other file formats to the "Chord Sheet Format" file type, you need software like ChordPro or a similar tool.
The .CHOPRO file extension stores song lyrics with inline chords using the ChordPro plain text markup format. Musicians use this standard to create digital songbooks where chords automatically align above the correct lyric syllable, regardless of screen size or font. You can open and render these files using dedicated applications like Songbook or the official ChordPro reference implementation. Because the files contain raw plain text, they can also be inspected in basic text editors.
The main disadvantage of a .CHOPRO file is that it requires specialized rendering software to display as a readable chord chart. Unrendered files display chords in brackets inline with the text (e.g., [G]Hello), making them difficult to read smoothly while playing an instrument. Sharing these native files with non-musicians or bandmates who lack a compatible viewer often results in formatting confusion.
Converting .CHOPRO to PDF is the best solution for locking in the visual layout, preserving chord placement, and easily printing or sharing sheet music. Converting to DOCX is also a viable option if further styling is required, though manual spacing adjustments may be needed if non-monospace fonts are used.
While rendering ChordPro syntax perfectly requires a compatible parser, you do not need to install complex software just to access the content. Drag and drop your file onto convert.guru to see what it is, view the raw text lyrics and chords, and convert it to standard document formats if supported.
Convert.Guru analyzes your CHOPRO file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert CHOPRO file to , you can use ChordPro or similar software from the "Song lyrics and chords" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to CHOPRO, try ChordPro or another comparable tool in the "Song lyrics and chords" category.
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