Upload
Start with one song file
Upload an MP3, then paste lyrics if you already have them. If you do not, LyricTime can draft the words first so you can review them before timing.
How it works
From a song file to synced lyricsand lyric videos
Upload a song, choose word or line timing, fine-tune the result, then export lyric files or open the beta Video Studio.
LyricTime - How It Works
Create a free account to test one song with 5 included minutes. Exports unlock with paid minutes.
Current workflow
One upload flow, two timing styles
Choose timing
Pick word or line timing
Use word-by-word timing for karaoke-style highlighting and the Video Studio. Use line timing when you want clean lyric lines and faster review.
Create
Export files or make a video
Download SRT, LRC, or VTT files, or build a lyric video in the Studio while it is in beta.
The process
The six steps now
The workflow is designed so you can choose the right timing detail, review the result, and decide whether you need files, a video, or both.
01
Choose word timing or line timing
Word timing creates timestamps for individual words, which is best for karaoke-style highlighting and Video Studio projects. Line timing creates clean lyric lines with start and end times, which is often the quickest path for subtitles, LRC files, and dense songs.
02
Upload your MP3
Use a song, demo, AI-music export, voice memo, or vocal recording. LyricTime reads the audio length and reserves the right amount of processing time from your account.
03
Paste lyrics if you have them
This is optional, but it usually gives the cleanest result because LyricTime can focus on timing your exact words. If you leave the lyrics box empty, LyricTime drafts the lyrics from the audio first.
04
Review the draft before timing
When LyricTime needs to write the lyrics for you, you can review and clean up the draft before word timing begins. This keeps the final timing pass tied to the words you actually want.
05
Fine-tune in the editor
You land in either the word editor or the line editor depending on the timing style you chose. Both editors include playback, search, undo, timing controls, and tools for fixing text or timing without starting over.
06
Export or open Video Studio
Download SRT, LRC, or VTT files, or send the project into the Video Studio to design a lyric video. The Studio is currently in beta and is intended to be a paid-subscriber feature after beta.
The editor
Line editor, word editor, and Video Studio
The product now splits around what you want to make: simple synced lyric files, word-by-word karaoke timing, or a finished lyric video.
Line timing
Line editor
Best when you want clean lyric lines with start and end times. It is fast to review, easy to scan, and well suited to subtitles, LRC files, and songs where word-by-word timing would be overkill.
- Move lyric lines against the waveform
- Edit text, split lines, merge lines, or add missing lines
- Search and replace repeated lyric mistakes
- Nudge line timing with playback controls
- Use Focus view for a final listen-through
Word timing
Word editor
Best when the lyric timing needs to feel like karaoke. Each word has timing, so videos can highlight the current word rather than only the current line.
- Tap a word to rename it or adjust its timing
- Drag word blocks directly on the timeline
- Fine-tune start, end, and move controls in the mobile sheet
- Use line and focus tools when you need broader context
- Send word-level projects into the Video Studio for word highlighting
Video
Video Studio
Use the timed lyrics to build a lyric video with text styling, backgrounds, preview, and export controls. The Studio is in beta now and is planned as a paid-subscriber feature after beta.
- Preview the lyric video before exporting
- Style text, backgrounds, layout, and highlight behavior
- Export a full song video or a shorter clip
- Word timing enables word-by-word karaoke highlighting
- Paid-subscriber access is planned after beta
What you can export
SRT, LRC, VTT, and video
If you are not sure, export more than one. The same synced project can become a video subtitle file, a music-player lyric file, a web subtitle file, or a lyric video.
SRT
Video editors and YouTube
Start and end time for every line. Use this for YouTube Studio, CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci, Final Cut, and most subtitle workflows.
LRC
Music players and karaoke
Line-by-line lyric timing for music players, karaoke-style apps, and synced lyric display tools.
VTT
Web video
A web-native subtitle format for browser video, embeds, and some YouTube or platform workflows.
Video
Lyric videos
Video Studio exports are for finished lyric videos. The Studio is in beta now and is planned for paid subscribers after beta.
What to expect
Go in expecting a review pass, not a rebuild
Pasted lyrics
Best when you already know the words
Because LyricTime already has the exact words, it can focus on timing instead of solving words and timing at the same time. This is usually the cleanest path when you have lyrics available.
You may still nudge a line, move a word, or adjust a phrase, but the review is usually about polish rather than rebuilding the song.
Lyrics from audio
Useful when you do not have lyrics yet
If you leave the lyrics box empty, LyricTime drafts the words from the audio first. You can review that draft before timing, then fix any remaining words or timing in the editor.
New accounts get 5 trial minutes to test this on their own song before buying more minutes.
Tips
A few things worth knowing
If you have lyrics anywhere - even rough or partially correct - paste them in before processing. There is less for the AI to guess when the words are already supplied.
Choose word timing when you want karaoke-style video highlighting. Choose line timing when you mainly need subtitle files, LRC files, or a faster review pass.
If LyricTime misheard the same word more than once, use search and replace instead of correcting each instance individually.
Always do a quick listen-through of the exported result before using it in a final video or karaoke file, especially around section changes.
Upload the cleanest available version of your audio. A heavily compressed or re-recorded copy will transcribe less accurately than the original.
If timing feels off, check whether it is a consistent offset - everything early or late by the same amount - versus drift that gets worse over time. The first is a one-step fix; the second needs a closer line-by-line look.
Practical details
Before you upload
How long does processing take?
Most songs are done in well under a minute - often around 25 seconds in practice. To be safe, plan for up to 30-60 seconds depending on the song.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes - uploads are capped at 15MB per file. A typical full-length MP3 at standard quality comes in well under that, so this only tends to matter for unusually long songs or higher-bitrate exports.
What languages does LyricTime support?
Eight languages are officially supported: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean. Outside of those, results are not guaranteed, though other languages have worked for some users in practice.
What file format should I upload?
MP3 is the primary supported format.
FAQ
Got a question?
Do I still choose between MP3 only and MP3 plus pasted lyrics?+
No. The upload flow is simpler now: upload your MP3, paste lyrics if you have them, or leave the lyrics box empty if you want LyricTime to draft the words first.
Should I choose word timing or line timing?+
Choose word timing if you want karaoke-style word highlighting or plan to use the Video Studio. Choose line timing if you mainly need clean subtitle files, LRC files, or faster timing review.
How accurate is it?+
Timing is usually strong, especially when you paste lyrics first. If LyricTime drafts the words from audio, the odd word may need a correction. The editor is built for that review pass.
What if something needs a correction?+
You can edit words, lines, timestamps, splits, and timing directly in the editor. You do not need to restart the whole upload just because one line or word needs a fix.
What is the difference between the two editors?+
The line editor works with complete lyric lines and is best for subtitle and LRC workflows. The word editor works with individual words and is best for karaoke-style highlighting and Video Studio projects.
Can I try this before paying?+
Yes. New accounts get 5 trial minutes to test one of their own songs. Exports and ongoing use rely on paid minutes or paid access depending on the feature.
Is Video Studio free?+
Video Studio is in beta right now. During beta, access may change as the feature is tested. After beta, it is intended to be available to paid subscribers.
Can I use LRC for a YouTube video?+
No. YouTube accepts SRT and VTT for caption uploads, not LRC. Use SRT if you are also bringing the file into a separate video editor, since it is the most universally supported subtitle format.
Ready to see this on your own song?
Create a free account to test LyricTime on one of your own songs. Use the demo first if you want to see the editor without signing up.
5 trial minutes included • Export unlocks with paid minutes
