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Convert LRC karaoke lyrics to SRT subtitle format instantly. ChangeThisFile parses your LRC timing tags and outputs a clean SRT file ready for any video player.

By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026

Quick Answer

ChangeThisFile converts LRC to SRT on a secure server. Upload your LRC lyrics file and it is converted to an SRT subtitle file with proper index numbers and timestamps. Files are auto-deleted after conversion. Free with no signup required.

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LRC vs SRT: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

Feature	LRC	SRT
Primary use	Music/lyrics syncing	Video subtitles
Timestamp format	[mm:ss.xx]	HH:MM:SS,mmm
Entry index	Not included	Numbered sequence
End time	Derived from next line	Explicit end timestamp
Styling support	None	Basic bold/italic
Player support	Music players (Winamp, foobar2000)	All major video players
Plain text	Yes	Yes

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Adding synced lyrics to a music video

You have an LRC file from a music streaming app and want to burn or embed the lyrics as subtitles in a music video. Converting to SRT gives you a format all video editors and players understand.

Repurposing karaoke content as video captions

Karaoke tracks distributed with LRC timing can be converted to SRT so the lyrics appear as subtitles when the song is played as a video file in VLC or any media player.

Migrating lyrics databases to subtitle tools

Subtitle editing software like Aegisub, SubtitleEdit, and Subtitle Workshop work with SRT but not LRC. Converting your LRC collection unlocks editing in these professional tools.

Who Uses This Conversion

Tailored guidance for different workflows

Video Editors & Subtitlers

Convert LRC caption files to SRT for the subtitle track your editor or delivery spec requires
Move LRC subtitles into SRT to hand off to an editor working in a different tool

After converting to SRT, confirm the cue timings still line up with the video

Check that line breaks and special characters survived the LRC to SRT conversion

Content Creators & YouTubers

Convert LRC captions to SRT to upload alongside your video on YouTube, Vimeo, or social platforms
Turn a LRC caption file into SRT to make your video clearer and more accessible

Keep individual SRT cues short (about one to two lines) so captions stay readable on screen

Preview the SRT captions on the actual video to catch any timing drift before publishing

Accessibility & Localization Teams

Convert LRC subtitles to SRT to meet the caption format an accessibility or compliance spec requires
Prepare LRC captions as SRT to hand to translators or a localization workflow

Speaker labels and on-screen positioning only carry over if SRT supports them, so spot-check the result

Validate the SRT file in a caption checker to catch overlapping cues or malformed timestamps

How to Convert LRC to SRT

1

Upload your LRC file

Drag and drop your LRC lyrics file onto the converter, or click browse to select it. The file is uploaded over an encrypted connection.
2

Server-side conversion

The server parses your LRC timing tags, maps each lyric line to an SRT cue with an index number and derived end timestamp, and writes the output file.
3

Download the SRT

Save your converted SRT subtitle file. The server copy is automatically deleted after processing.

Automate this conversion

Convert LRC to SRT via API

Integrate this conversion into your pipeline with 3 lines of code. Free tier: 25 conversions/month.

curl -X POST https://changethisfile.com/v1/convert \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@input.lrc" \
  -F "target=srt" \
  -o output.srt --fail

const form = new FormData();
form.append('file', fileInput.files[0]);
form.append('target', 'srt');

const res = await fetch('https://changethisfile.com/v1/convert', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' },
  body: form
});
const blob = await res.blob(); // your converted SRT file

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your free key — no credit card needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an LRC file?

An LRC file is a lyrics format that pairs text lines with timestamps so music players can display synced lyrics. Each line starts with a tag like [01:23.45] followed by the lyric text.

Why convert LRC to SRT?

SRT is the universal subtitle format supported by virtually every video player, video editor, and streaming platform. Converting from LRC lets you use your lyrics as subtitles in video workflows.

How are end timestamps handled since LRC only has start times?

ChangeThisFile derives each line's end time from the start time of the next line. The last line gets a 3-second duration automatically.

Will metadata tags like [ti:], [ar:], [al:] be included in the output?

No. Metadata tags such as title, artist, and album are stripped during conversion. Only timed lyric lines are converted to SRT cues.

Does the conversion preserve the exact lyric text?

Yes. The lyric text for each line is preserved exactly as it appears in the LRC file, including spaces and punctuation.

Can I use the converted SRT in video editors like Premiere or DaVinci Resolve?

Yes. SRT is natively supported by Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and virtually all other professional and consumer video editors.

Is there a file size limit?

LRC files are plain text and typically very small. There are no practical file size issues. The server imposes a 50 MB upload limit which no LRC file will approach.

Is my LRC file secure during conversion?

Yes. Your file is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection and automatically deleted from the server immediately after the converted SRT is generated.

Does this work with enhanced LRC that has word-level timestamps?

Enhanced LRC files with per-word timestamps like [<01:23.45>word] are supported. The word-level timing tags are stripped and the line-level timestamp is used for the SRT cue.

Can I convert the SRT back to LRC?

Yes. ChangeThisFile supports SRT to LRC conversion as well, so you can round-trip between both formats as needed.

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