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Word-timed lyrics

Generate karaoke lyrics that follow every word

Start with your finished song and lyrics you are allowed to use. LyriSync times each word to the vocal, you correct it, then export formats for progressive karaoke playback.

See your whole song aligned in the editor. Pay when you export.

karaoke .asstimed export
Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.40,0:00:15.18,Default,,0,0,0,,{\k28}The {\k42}lights {\k208}come on
Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.18,0:00:18.62,Default,,0,0,0,,{\k34}We {\k39}start {\k271}again

The file is timed from the Isla excerpt.

From finished track to timed lyrics

  1. 01

    Upload the finished mix

    No vocal stem is needed.

  2. 02

    Align and review every word

    Play the mix, zoom into fast lines and move any boundary that needs it.

  3. 03

    Export for the karaoke player

    ASS for progressive fills, enhanced LRC for compatible lyric apps, WebVTT for karaoke cues on the web.

Karaoke timing is more than line timestamps

A line appearing at the right moment is ordinary subtitle timing. Karaoke needs the progress inside the line. LyriSync keeps a start and end for every word, so an export format can move a highlight with the vocal. You can still export line or phrase timing from the same job.

Choose the format your player understands

ASS is the strongest choice for conventional karaoke video: its timing tags set how long each word or syllable fills. Enhanced LRC is compact and works in compatible lyric apps. WebVTT supports inline timestamps for karaoke on the web.

For static subtitle cues only, use the SRT lyrics generator. SRT has no standard progressive fill. For custom motion graphics, send word-timed layers into After Effects.

Common questions

Which export format is best for karaoke?

ASS is usually the best choice for a progressive fill in karaoke software and rendered video. Enhanced LRC suits compatible lyric players, while WebVTT is useful on the web.

Does LyriSync create the finished karaoke video?

No. It creates and edits the timing, then exports it. Styling and rendering happen in your karaoke player, subtitle renderer or video editor.

Can I use a finished song instead of a vocal stem?

Yes. Upload the finished mix. A vocal stem is not required.

See the whole song aligned, then export.

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