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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

Quick Answer

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.

Who Uses This Conversion

Tailored guidance for different workflows

Video Editors & Subtitlers

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

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

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

Content Creators & YouTubers

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

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

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

Accessibility & Localization Teams

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

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

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

How to Convert LRC to TXT

1

Upload your LRC file

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

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.
3

Download the TXT

Save your plain text lyrics file. The server copy is automatically deleted after processing.

Automate this conversion

Convert LRC to TXT 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=txt" \
  -o output.txt --fail

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

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 TXT file

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What gets stripped during LRC to TXT conversion?

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.

Will the order of lyric lines be preserved?

Yes. Lines appear in the TXT output in the same order as they appear in the LRC file, from first to last timestamp.

What happens to blank lines between sections in the LRC file?

LRC files don't typically have blank lines between sections. If any non-timed blank lines are present, they are skipped in the output.

Can I edit the TXT file and convert it back to LRC?

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.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

Yes, but they are transferred over HTTPS and deleted immediately after the TXT file is generated. No data is stored or logged.

Will the TXT use UTF-8 encoding?

Yes. The output TXT file uses UTF-8 encoding, preserving all Unicode characters including non-Latin scripts, accents, and special symbols.

Is there a file size limit?

LRC files are tiny text files. The 50 MB server limit is completely irrelevant for any normal lyrics file.

Does this work with enhanced LRC files that have per-word timestamps?

Yes. Enhanced LRC word-level timing tags are also stripped, leaving only the visible lyric text for each line.

Can I batch convert multiple LRC files?

Yes. You can drop multiple LRC files at once and ChangeThisFile will convert each one separately to TXT.

What is the best format to convert LRC to if I still need timing?

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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