Can I convert SRT subtitles to karaoke lyrics?

Yes. If you have SRT subtitles from a musical, concert film, or music video, convert them to LRC to get line-timed lyrics for karaoke software like Karafun, vanBasco, or Kanto Player.

Does the converter support enhanced LRC output?

Yes. Enhanced LRC includes word-level timing metadata using angle brackets ( ). The converter can optionally generate enhanced LRC when the source SRT has sufficient timing detail for word-level extraction.

How do I create LRC lyrics for songs without subtitles?

If you do not have an SRT file, you need to manually time the lyrics using an LRC editor (LrcEdit, MiniLyrics editor) or a karaoke timing tool. This converter requires an existing SRT file as input.

What music apps display LRC on iPhone?

iOS music apps that support LRC include Foobar2000 for iOS, VLC for iOS, and several third-party lyric display apps. Apple Music does not natively support LRC, but some third-party apps can overlay LRC lyrics on top of any audio playback.

Can I convert multilingual SRT subtitles to separate LRC files?

Yes. If your SRT file contains multiple language tracks, convert each track separately to create individual LRC files. Name them by language (e.g., song_en.lrc, song_es.lrc) for players that support language switching.

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What file extension should LRC files use?

LRC files use the .lrc extension. The file must be named identically to the audio file (minus extension) for automatic detection by music players. For example, track.mp3 needs track.lrc in the same folder.

How small are LRC files compared to SRT?

LRC files are typically 40-60% smaller than SRT because they omit end timestamps, cue numbers, structural blank lines, and the arrow separator. A 50 KB SRT file produces roughly a 20-30 KB LRC file.

Can I batch convert multiple SRT files to LRC?

This page converts one file at a time. For batch processing, use the Workspace feature to load multiple SRT files and convert them sequentially through the pipeline.

Does LRC support metadata like song title and artist?

Yes. LRC files can include optional ID tags at the top: [ti:Song Title], [ar:Artist Name], [al:Album Name], [by:Lyric Creator]. The converter can generate these from SRT metadata if available, or you can add them manually.

What about songs longer than 60 minutes?

Standard LRC format uses [mm:ss.xx] without hours, which works for songs up to 99 minutes 59 seconds. For extremely long content (audiobooks, podcasts), the extended LRC format with hour support may be needed.

Can Discord bots read LRC files?

Many Discord music bots support LRC for displaying timed lyrics in chat during playback. Convert SRT subtitle timing to LRC format and upload it alongside the audio for bot integration.

How do karaoke apps use LRC timing?

Karaoke applications read each [mm:ss.xx] timestamp and highlight or scroll the corresponding lyric line at that exact moment during audio playback. The single-timestamp-per-line format makes LRC ideal for real-time lyric highlighting.

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About SRT to LRC

Turn any subtitle file into synchronized song lyrics. This tool reads the start timestamp of each SRT entry and writes an LRC line with a [MM:SS.xx] tag, so subtitles ripped from DVDs, Blu-rays, or downloaded from OpenSubtitles can be reused in music players like foobar2000, AIMP, Poweramp, and MiniLyrics.

Input Format

SRT

SRT (SubRip, .srt) is the most widely supported subtitle format. Each entry has a sequential index, a HH:MM:SS,mmm --> HH:MM:SS,mmm time range, and one or more lines of text. It is the default format produced by DVD and Blu-ray rippers, Aegisub exports, and most subtitle databases like OpenSubtitles and Subscene.

Output Format

LRC

LRC (.lrc) is a synchronized lyrics format for music players. Each line begins with a [MM:SS.xx] timestamp tag followed by the lyric text; end times are not stored because players auto-advance to the next line automatically.

Features

Extracts only the start timestamp from each SRT cue (end times are not used in LRC)

Strips cue numbers and formatting, producing clean [mm:ss.xx] timestamp lines

Converts HH:MM:SS,mmm SRT timestamps to compact [mm:ss.xx] LRC format

Preserves all subtitle text exactly as written in the source SRT

Handles multi-language SRT files by converting each track separately

Optionally generates enhanced LRC with word-level timing metadata

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Why Convert?

Subtitle files from OpenSubtitles, YIFY, and DivXSubtitles are distributed as SRT, but music players likefoobar2000, Poweramp, and Musicolet require LRC for synced lyrics display.

Karaoke software such as Karafun, vanBasco, and Kanto Player use LRC format for timed lyrics, not SRT subtitle files.

LRC uses a single timestamp per line (no end time, no cue number), making it roughly 60% smaller than the equivalent SRT file for audio use.

Musicians and content creators can repurpose existing movie subtitle timing as a starting point for song lyrics synchronization without re-timing everything.

Language learning apps that display synced lyrics during audio playback expect LRC format, not subtitle SRT files.

Discord music bots and streaming overlays that show timed lyrics alongside audio playback use LRC, not SRT.

Older iPod and MP3 player firmware supports LRC synced lyrics but has no SRT subtitle playback capability.

Format Differences

SRT uses sequential numbered cues with start AND end timestamps (00:01:30,500 --> 00:01:35,000). LRC uses a single start timestamp per line in [mm:ss.xx] format, with no end time.

SRT timestamps include hours (HH:MM:SS). LRC timestamps typically omit hours since most songs are under 60 minutes, using [mm:ss.xx] format.

SRT files average 1-3 KB per minute. LRC files are about 40% smaller since they drop end timestamps, cue numbers, and structural separators.

SRT is designed for video subtitles where cues appear and disappear. LRC is designed for audio lyrics that scroll continuously with playback.

SRT supports multi-line cues (two lines of dialogue per cue). LRC typically uses one line per timestamp for cleaner lyric display in music players.

SRT uses comma for millisecond separator (,500). LRC uses a dot or period (.50) for centisecond precision.

Common Use Cases

Movie Subtitle to Song Lyrics

Repurpose timing data from SRT subtitle files (especially musicals and concert films) as a starting point for LRC synced lyrics in music players.

Karaoke Preparation

Convert SRT subtitles from karaoke or music video sources to LRC format for use in karaoke software like Karafun or Kanto Player.

Language Learning

Language learning apps that play audio with synced lyrics expect LRC files. Convert SRT subtitle tracks from educational videos to LRC for audio-only study.

MP3 Player Lyrics

Many MP3 players and mobile music apps (Poweramp, Musicolet, foobar2000) display LRC lyrics alongside audio. Convert SRT subtitles to LRC for these players.

Discord and Streaming Overlays

Discord music bots and streaming overlays that show timed lyrics use LRC format. Convert SRT subtitle timing to LRC for bot integration.

Related Formats

LRC (Lyrics)

The output format — a synchronized lyrics format with [MM:SS.xx] timestamp tags used by music players like foobar2000, AIMP, Poweramp, and MiniLyrics.

SRT (SubRip)

The input format — the universal subtitle format used by almost every video player. Convert SRT to LRC to reuse subtitles as song lyrics.

VTT (WebVTT)

A web-native subtitle format. If your source is VTT instead of SRT, use our VTT to LRC converter instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an LRC file and how is it different from SRT?

LRC is a synced lyrics format used by music players. Unlike SRT which has numbered cues with start and end timestamps, LRC has a single start timestamp per line in [mm:ss.xx] format with no end time, no numbering, and no structural separators. LRC is optimized for continuous lyric scrolling in audio apps.

How do I use LRC files with my music?

Name the LRC file identically to your audio file (e.g., song.mp3 and song.lrc) and place them in the same folder. Most music players automatically detect and display the LRC lyrics that scroll in sync with the audio playback.

What happens to SRT end timestamps?

End timestamps are discarded entirely. LRC only uses start times because lyrics scroll continuously rather than appearing and disappearing like video subtitles. The converter uses only the start time from each SRT cue.

Which music players support LRC lyrics?

LRC is supported by foobar2000 (with ESLyric plugin), Poweramp, Musicolet, AIMP, MusicBee, MediaMonkey, Oto Music, and many mobile music apps. On desktop, foobar2000 and AIMP are the most popular LRC-compatible players. On Android, Poweramp and Musicolet lead.

How are SRT timestamps converted to LRC format?

SRT start timestamps in HH:MM:SS,mmm format (00:01:30,500) are converted to LRC [mm:ss.xx] format ([01:30.50]). Only the start time is used; end times are discarded since LRC does not support them. Milliseconds become centiseconds (divided by 10).

Is the SRT to LRC converter free?

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