Convert SRT to LRC Online Free
Convert SRT subtitle files to LRC lyrics format for use in music players, karaoke apps, and lyric display tools. ChangeThisFile handles the timestamp conversion automatically.
By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026
ChangeThisFile converts SRT to LRC on a secure server. Upload your SRT subtitle file and it is transformed into LRC lyrics format with correct [mm:ss.xx] timestamps for each line. Files are auto-deleted after conversion. Free with no signup required.
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SRT vs LRC: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | SRT | LRC |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Video subtitles | Music/karaoke lyrics |
| Timestamp format | HH:MM:SS,mmm | [mm:ss.xx] |
| Entry index | Numbered sequence | Not used |
| End time | Explicit per cue | Derived from next line start |
| Multi-line cues | Yes | One line per timestamp |
| Player support | Video players, editors | Music players (foobar2000, AIMP) |
| Metadata fields | None | Optional [ti:] [ar:] [al:] tags |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Preparing lyrics for a music player
Music players like foobar2000, AIMP, and Poweramp display synced lyrics from LRC files. If your song's lyrics came as SRT subtitles, convert them to LRC for native lyric display.
Building a karaoke track
Karaoke software reads LRC timing to highlight words as the song plays. Convert subtitle files exported from a video project to LRC format to drive karaoke displays.
Distributing lyrics alongside audio files
LRC files are commonly distributed alongside MP3 and FLAC audio in music collections. Convert SRT files from music video projects to LRC so the lyrics travel with the audio file.
How to Convert SRT to LRC
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Upload your SRT file
Drag and drop your SRT subtitle file onto the converter, or click browse to choose it from your device. The upload is encrypted.
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Server-side conversion
The server reads each SRT cue, converts its start timestamp to LRC's [mm:ss.xx] format, and writes the lyric text as a single LRC line.
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Download the LRC
Save your converted LRC lyrics file. The server copy is automatically deleted after processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
LRC is a lyrics file format that attaches timestamps to lyric lines so music players can display synced lyrics in real time. Each line starts with a timestamp like [01:23.45] followed by the lyric text.
LRC format only stores a start time per line. The SRT end timestamps are discarded. In LRC, a line's display duration is implicitly defined by the start of the next line.
Multi-line SRT cues are joined into a single LRC line separated by a space. LRC format is one timestamp per line, so multi-line content is collapsed.
Yes. Place the LRC file in the same folder as the matching audio file with the same filename (e.g., song.mp3 and song.lrc). Players like foobar2000 and Poweramp will detect it automatically.
No. SRT cue index numbers are stripped during conversion. LRC files do not use sequential numbering.
Yes, but they are processed over an encrypted HTTPS connection and deleted immediately after your converted LRC file is generated. Nothing is stored or logged.
SRT files are plain text and extremely small. The 50 MB upload limit will never be reached for subtitle files.
The converter does not add metadata tags automatically. You can add [ti:Title], [ar:Artist], and [al:Album] tags manually by editing the LRC file in any text editor after conversion.
Yes. HTML formatting tags present in SRT files are preserved in the LRC output as plain text. Most music players ignore or display them as-is since LRC has no native styling.
Yes. ChangeThisFile also supports LRC to SRT conversion so you can convert in either direction.
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