Guide · 5 min read
Can You Add Lyrics to Spotify Local Files?
No — and it isn't a setting you've missed. Spotify has no way to attach a timed lyric file to a local track, because the lyrics in the app come from Musixmatch rather than from your own files. Apple Music on Mac lets you type lyrics in by hand, but there's no import for a library of timed files. What does work is playing those files somewhere that reads them, and that's covered below.
The quick answer
Keep Spotify and Apple Music for listening. Use Player for synced local lyrics.
Spotify can play files stored on your device, but it does not provide a reliable way to attach and display a matching timed LRC file. Apple Music on Mac lets you type custom lyrics, but that is a manual text-entry feature rather than a practical import-and-play workflow for a library of timed files.
If you already have song.mp3 and song.lrc, open their folder in LyricTime Player. Nothing is uploaded; the files stay on your device.
The free solution: play your local library with synced lyrics
Player matches audio and lyric files with the same name in the same folder. It supports LRC, SRT, and VTT, including nested folders, cover artwork where it is available, queue controls, fullscreen lyrics, and resume playback.
For example, keep Jailbreak.mp3 and Jailbreak.lrc together. Open the folder and the lyric file is paired automatically. You can listen, follow each line, use the keyboard controls, and keep your streaming app separate from the local music you care about.
Open LyricTime PlayerNo lyric file yet? Create one first.
If you have the song but no timed lyrics, upload the audio to LyricTime. You can transcribe the vocal, correct any words, review the timing, and export a lyric file for Player or another compatible workflow.
- Upload your audio and paste the words if you already have them.
- Review the generated lyric timing and make corrections.
- Export LRC for music-style lyric playback, or SRT/VTT for captions and video.
Turn the same song into a music or lyric video
Once your timing is ready, you can also open the song in LyricTime Studio. Choose a background, a visual style, and a layout for widescreen or vertical video. Free exports are available with a LyricTime watermark, which is useful for trying the workflow before you pay.
When you need a finished version without the watermark, a paid minute pack or subscription unlocks watermark-free exports and the broader Studio workflow. Your timed lyric file remains useful either way: listen to it in Player, export subtitles, or turn it into a video.
FAQ
Can I make Spotify show my own timed lyrics?
Not reliably. Spotify local files are for playback, but they do not provide a simple local LRC workflow. Keep Spotify for streaming and use Player when you want your own synced files to display together.
Can Apple Music use my LRC file?
Apple Music on Mac can store custom lyric text for supported files, but that does not make it a convenient player for importing and maintaining a timed LRC library. Player is designed for matching and displaying those separate timed files.
Are my songs uploaded to LyricTime Player?
No. Player reads the local files you choose in your browser. It does not upload the folder or create an online music library.
What if my songs do not have lyrics yet?
Use LyricTime to create and review a timed lyric file, then bring the matching audio and LRC, SRT, or VTT file back into Player.
