# TEFview

> Mobile viewer and player for tablatures and various music file formats. (iPhone/iPad app by TablEdit.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TablEdit](https://appshunter.io/developer/492060416)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 303 App Store ratings · 190 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.1 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 1 more
- Released: 2012-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413/reviews.md

## What is TEFview?

TEFview for iOS is an app that allows you to view, print and play tablatures created in TablEdit Tablature Editor on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
TEFview allows you as well to view and listen to ASCII tabs, ABC tunes, MIDI, PowerTab, GuitarPro and musicXML files.

Specifications:
- Supported file formats: TablEdit, ASCII, ABC, MIDI, Music XML, PowerTab, GuitarPro
- Tablature and/or Standard notation display,
- MIDI Playback with full speed control,
- Ability to assign the volume and the MIDI instrument for any track in real time,
- Metronome and count down,
- Embedded Help,
- Emails file as attachment,
- File manager.
- WIFI file sharing, Files app support
- Subdirectory management
- Playlist
- extract the compressed tef files from a zip file
- pdf export: the pdf can be emailed, printed to a compatible AirPrint printer or opened in a third app,

## Key features

- View tablatures and standard notation
- MIDI playback with speed control
- Assign volume and MIDI instrument per track
- Metronome and countdown timer
- File manager with WIFI sharing
- PDF export for printing and sharing

## What do users think of TEFview?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Plays all tef files flawlessly
- 🎶 Can change tempo for learning
- 👍 Amazing free resource
- 🎹 Brilliant for MIDI to Notation
- 🎸 Great for learning new songs
- 🎶 Excellent learning tool
- 🎵 Wonderful for practice and learning

**Cons**

- 🔧 Settings for print not user-friendly
- 🤖 Synth sounds could be improved
- 🔍 Scrolling can be too sensitive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Doesn't work with files in iCloud Drive
- Crashes when opening MIDI files

**Most requested features**

- Left-handed fretboard view
- Chord name display
- Ability to delete downloaded files

## Recent user reviews (10 of 190)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Software and Looks Artistic

*2026-07-09*

Great program. Has all features user cares about when viewing and printing sheet music. The natural amber color is soft on the eye. Fretboard or keyboard is solid and a good touch. MIDI sounds are fun to hear. Thanks so much. H

### 5/5 — Thanks for the update!

*2026-04-23*

Underrated app! Thanks for the ‘fix’ to the more standard swipe direction, it feels much more natural. Such a great tool for learning/teaching 🤘🏻

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-02-18*

Plays all tef files flawlessly.  Can change tempo for learning

### 5/5 — Good

*2025-12-21*

Goog

### 5/5 — Free??

*2025-10-30*

Amazing we live in a world where people give wonderful arrangements out for the love of music. Thank you! <3

### 5/5 — Un must

*2025-08-08*

Excellente application

### 5/5 — Brilliant for MIDI to Notation

*2025-04-19*

I have had this app for many many years and I have only just started using it, I can mixdown a single MIDI track and save it into the TEFview folder in Files all in around 1 minute, fantastic for learning new parts quickly.  Definitely worth 10 stars in my opinion.

### 5/5 — The Answer

*2025-01-18*

It does it all and it does it simply, easily and well. May take a minute to get used to the hot keys but from there this has been my greatest tool for the comprehension of what I am actually doing. Filling in the gaps of the  theory and actualizing those theories together. This app is super appreciated and far too underrated. 

Thank you for all the  hard work so it could be easy for the rest of us.

### 5/5 — Settings for Print

*2024-09-15*

Can’t find the settings to “fit to page”. It’s not user friendly to adjust the print size.

**Developer response:** Take a look at the preview help topic. There you'll find how to activate the Print Options window. This window contains the option to adjust printing to a specific number of pages.

### 3/5 — tableditと連携できず

*2024-04-05*

以前は無償版のtableditで作成したtabが観れたのに、今のバージョンは観れません。無償版のtableditは秀逸なのに残念😢

**Developer response:** この誤りを訂正したのは残念だが、TablEditの有料版を購入する理由があるはずだ ;-)

## Frequently asked questions about TEFview

### What kind of music files can I view with this app?

This app supports a wide range of music file formats including TablEdit (.tef), ASCII tabs, ABC tunes, MIDI (.mid), PowerTab, GuitarPro, and MusicXML files. This versatility allows you to open and interact with many different types of musical scores and tablatures.

### Can I play the music files within the app?

Yes, the app offers MIDI playback functionality, allowing you to listen to your music files. You can control the playback speed and even assign different MIDI instruments and volumes to individual tracks in real-time for a customized listening experience.

### How can I get my music files into the app?

The app includes a robust file manager that supports WIFI file sharing and integration with the Files app. You can also email files as attachments or extract compressed .tef files directly from zip archives within the app.

### Is this app compatible with my iOS device?

This application is designed for iOS devices, specifically compatible with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. It leverages features like AirPrint for direct printing to compatible printers.

### What are the main benefits of using this app for musicians?

This app provides a convenient way for musicians to view, print, and play tablatures and various music files on the go. Features like MIDI playback with speed control, a metronome, and easy file management make it a valuable tool for practice, learning, and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7 — 2026-08-04

Maintenance update
Bug fixes

### 3.6.0 — 2026-03-12

maintenance update
bug fixes

### 3.4 — 2024-04-09

New tab System settings in dialog Options

### 3.3 — 2023-12-22

- new System Settings dialog (long press the Options button)

### 3.2.0 — 2023-04-02

- the toolbar adapts to the context (device orientation, current playback...)
- optimized for the iPhone X.

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## More apps by TablEdit

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All apps by TablEdit: https://appshunter.io/developer/492060416

## Related topics

[tablature](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tablature)

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