Convert LRC to SRT Online Free
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
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.
How to Convert LRC to SRT
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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.
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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.
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Download the SRT
Save your converted SRT subtitle file. The server copy is automatically deleted after processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
ChangeThisFile derives each line's end time from the start time of the next line. The last line gets a 3-second duration automatically.
No. Metadata tags such as title, artist, and album are stripped during conversion. Only timed lyric lines are converted to SRT cues.
Yes. The lyric text for each line is preserved exactly as it appears in the LRC file, including spaces and punctuation.
Yes. SRT is natively supported by Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and virtually all other professional and consumer video editors.
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.
Yes. Your file is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection and automatically deleted from the server immediately after the converted SRT is generated.
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.
Yes. ChangeThisFile supports SRT to LRC conversion as well, so you can round-trip between both formats as needed.
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