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Convert WebVTT subtitle files to LRC lyrics format for music players and audio lyric displays. ChangeThisFile maps VTT cue timestamps to LRC's compact [mm:ss.xx] syntax.

By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026

Quick Answer

ChangeThisFile converts VTT to LRC on a secure server. Upload your WebVTT file and it is converted to LRC lyrics format with [mm:ss.xx] timestamps for each cue. Files are auto-deleted after conversion. Free with no signup required.

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VTT vs LRC: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

Feature	VTT	LRC
Primary use	Web video subtitles	Music lyric syncing
Timestamp format	HH:MM:SS.mmm	[mm:ss.xx]
End time	Explicit per cue	Implied by next line
File header	WEBVTT required	None (optional metadata tags)
Styling	CSS cue settings	None
HTML5 support	Native <track> element	Not supported
Player support	All video players and browsers	Music players (foobar2000, AIMP)

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Extracting lyrics from a web video for a music player

If you have a music video with VTT captions and want to play the song with synced lyrics in foobar2000 or another music player, converting the VTT to LRC lets you use those captions as lyrics.

Creating karaoke LRC files from web-sourced subtitles

VTT files from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo can be converted to LRC to use in karaoke players and apps that expect the LRC timing format.

Distributing audio with lyrics in LRC sidecar format

When bundling audio files for distribution, LRC sidecars are the standard for synced lyric display. Convert VTT captions from a video release to LRC for the accompanying audio package.

Who Uses This Conversion

Tailored guidance for different workflows

Video Editors & Subtitlers

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

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

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

Content Creators & YouTubers

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

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

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

Accessibility & Localization Teams

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

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

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

How to Convert VTT to LRC

1

Upload your VTT file

Drag and drop your WebVTT subtitle 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 the VTT cues, converts each start timestamp to LRC's [mm:ss.xx] format, and writes one LRC line per cue. Cue identifiers and styling are stripped.
3

Download the LRC

Save your converted LRC lyrics file. The server copy is automatically deleted after processing.

Automate this conversion

Convert VTT to LRC 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.vtt" \
  -F "target=lrc" \
  -o output.lrc --fail

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

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 LRC file

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LRC format and why would I convert VTT to it?

LRC is a lyrics synchronization format used by music players to display scrolling synced lyrics. Converting from VTT allows you to reuse caption timing data in audio-only contexts like foobar2000 or mobile music apps.

What happens to VTT CSS styling during conversion?

VTT styling attributes such as line, position, align, and size settings are stripped. LRC is a plain-text format with no styling support. Only the text content is preserved.

What happens to VTT cue identifiers?

VTT cue identifiers (the optional label line before a timestamp) are discarded during conversion. LRC files do not support cue labels.

How does the converter handle VTT NOTE blocks and metadata?

NOTE blocks and header metadata in the VTT file are stripped. Only timed caption cues are converted to LRC lyric lines.

Will multi-line VTT cues be preserved?

Multi-line VTT cues are joined into a single LRC line separated by a space. LRC format expects one line of text per timestamp.

Can I use the resulting LRC file in Spotify or Apple Music?

Spotify and Apple Music use their own internal lyric delivery systems and do not accept manual LRC uploads from users. LRC works best with locally-installed music players like foobar2000, AIMP, and Poweramp.

Is there a maximum file size for VTT conversion?

VTT files are plain text and very small. The 50 MB server limit is never a concern for caption files.

Are my files deleted after conversion?

Yes. Your VTT file and the generated LRC are deleted automatically from the server as soon as the download is available.

Can I convert VTT files downloaded from YouTube?

Yes. VTT files downloaded from YouTube using tools like yt-dlp work perfectly with ChangeThisFile's VTT to LRC converter.

Can I also convert LRC back to VTT?

Yes. ChangeThisFile supports LRC to VTT conversion if you need to go the other direction.

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