Convert LRC to TXT Online Free
Strip timing tags from LRC files and export the plain lyric text as a TXT file. ChangeThisFile removes all [mm:ss.xx] timestamps and outputs just the words.
By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026
ChangeThisFile converts LRC to TXT on a secure server. Upload your LRC lyrics file and it is stripped of all timestamp tags, outputting just the lyric text as a plain TXT file. Files are auto-deleted after conversion. Free with no signup required.
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LRC vs TXT: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | LRC | TXT |
|---|---|---|
| Content | Timestamped lyric lines | Plain lyric lines only |
| Timing data | [mm:ss.xx] per line | None |
| Metadata tags | [ti:] [ar:] [al:] supported | None |
| File size | Slightly larger (timestamp overhead) | Smallest possible |
| Editability | Requires awareness of LRC syntax | Edit in any text editor |
| Use case | Music players, karaoke apps | Reading, copy-paste, printing |
| Portability | LRC-aware players only | Any application |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Copy-pasting lyrics into a document
When you need clean song lyrics without timestamps for a slide presentation, songbook, or document, converting LRC to TXT gives you plain text you can paste anywhere without manually removing tags.
Sharing lyrics with collaborators
Sending an LRC file to someone who doesn't have a compatible player is confusing. Converting to TXT gives collaborators, translators, or proofreaders a clean text file they can open immediately.
Archiving lyrics for search and reference
Plain TXT files are indexed by desktop search tools and text editors. Converting an LRC collection to TXT makes lyrics searchable and readable without specialized software.
How to Convert LRC to TXT
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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 upload is encrypted.
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Server-side conversion
The server strips all LRC timestamp tags and metadata fields, leaving only the lyric text. Each lyric line becomes one line in the TXT output.
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Download the TXT
Save your plain text lyrics file. The server copy is automatically deleted after processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
All timing tags like [01:23.45], metadata tags like [ti:Song Title], [ar:Artist], and [al:Album], and any enhanced word-level timing tags are removed. Only the lyric text lines remain.
Yes. Lines appear in the TXT output in the same order as they appear in the LRC file, from first to last timestamp.
LRC files don't typically have blank lines between sections. If any non-timed blank lines are present, they are skipped in the output.
You cannot directly convert a TXT file back to LRC since timing information is lost. You would need to re-create or source the timing data separately.
Yes, but they are transferred over HTTPS and deleted immediately after the TXT file is generated. No data is stored or logged.
Yes. The output TXT file uses UTF-8 encoding, preserving all Unicode characters including non-Latin scripts, accents, and special symbols.
LRC files are tiny text files. The 50 MB server limit is completely irrelevant for any normal lyrics file.
Yes. Enhanced LRC word-level timing tags are also stripped, leaving only the visible lyric text for each line.
Yes. You can drop multiple LRC files at once and ChangeThisFile will convert each one separately to TXT.
If you need timing data preserved, convert to SRT or VTT instead of TXT. Those formats maintain timestamps while making the file compatible with video players and subtitle tools.
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