Export formats

Choose the right lyric file for what comes next

Sync your lyrics once, then export LRC for music players, SRT for video editors and YouTube, or VTT for web video.

Open free file toolkitCreate synced lyrics

The file toolkit is free in your browser • Create new timed lyrics from any song

LRC for music and karaoke
SRT for video and YouTube
VTT for browser video

Compare the formats

Where will your lyrics live?

LRC

Optimized for music players and karaoke systems. Lightweight, precise, and industry-standard.

[00:12.34]First line of lyrics
[00:15.67]Second line of lyrics
[00:19.45]Third line of lyrics

How LRC Works

LRC format stores lyrics with millisecond timestamps in a simple text-based structure. Each line is marked with its start time [MM:SS.MS], making it perfect for real-time synchronization in music playback.

Best For

Artists, DJs, karaoke producers, and anyone distributing music across streaming platforms.

Common Uses

  • Music player lyrics display
  • Karaoke machines and software
  • Streaming platform synced lyrics (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer)
  • Personal music library management
  • Mobile music apps

Advantages

  • Lightweight file size (often under 5KB)
  • Universal support in music players
  • Millisecond precision for timing
  • Easy to edit manually in any text editor
  • Native support on music streaming platforms

Limitations

  • Text-only (no styling/formatting)
  • No styling or color customization
  • Limited to audio/timing metadata

How to Use LRC

  1. 1Upload your audio file to LyricTime
  2. 2AI transcribes and generates LRC automatically
  3. 3Review timestamps and correct any lyrics
  4. 4Download LRC file
  5. 5Upload to streaming platform or use in player

At a glance

Quick Format Comparison

FeatureLRCSRTVTT
File SizeTinySmallSmall
Music Players✓ Excellent✗ No✗ No
Video Editors✗ No✓ Excellent✓ Good
Streaming Platforms✓ Native✗ No✗ No
Web Players✗ No✗ No✓ Native
Timing PrecisionMillisecondsCentisecondsMilliseconds
Ease of UseVery EasyEasyDeveloper
Styling/Colors✗ No✗ Limited✓ With CSS

Ready to use or create your lyric file?

Convert an existing timed file free in your browser, or create fresh synced lyrics from your song.

File conversion is free • New-song processing uses purchased minutes

Next pages

Audio to LyricsSRT GeneratorLRC GeneratorVTT GeneratorHow It Works