Make a lyric video for your song in a few minutes. Load the track and an optional background image or video, paste the lyrics, tap along to time each line (or import an LRC file), choose fonts and animations, and render a 16:9 YouTube or 9:16 Shorts video right in your browser.
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Style
Lyrics & timing
Tap sync plays the song from the start; press Space, Enter or the Tap button the moment each line begins. Backspace undoes the last tap. A blank line in the lyrics clears the screen (instrumental break).
Shift all lines
Choose a song to enable export. The preview runs on a demo clock until then.
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How to use the Lyric Video Maker
Choose the song. Load an MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG or FLAC file. Add a background image or video if you like, or pick a gradient.
Add the lyrics. Paste them one line per screen. Leave an empty line where an instrumental part should clear the screen. If you have an LRC file, import it and the times are filled in.
Tap to sync. Click Start tap sync. The song plays from the beginning; press Space, Enter or the Tap button exactly when each line begins. Backspace undoes a tap.
Style and check. Choose the format, font, animation, colors and position, then play the preview and fix any line by editing its time.
Create the video. Click Create lyric video. It renders in real time while the song plays; download the MP4 or WebM when it is done.
LRC timestamp format
Each timed line in an LRC file looks like [mm:ss.xx]Lyric text. Minutes and seconds are counted from the start of the song; the two digits after the dot are hundredths of a second. A line can carry several timestamps when it repeats, for example a chorus: [00:45.10][01:52.30]Hold the light.
Tag
Meaning
Example
[mm:ss.xx]
Line start time
[01:02.50] = 62.5 seconds
[ti:…]
Song title (used for the title card)
[ti:Paper Lanterns]
[ar:…]
Artist
[ar:Demo Song]
[offset:…]
Shift in milliseconds; positive shows lyrics earlier
[offset:+250]
Empty timed line
Clears the screen (instrumental break)
[00:14.00]
Text animations
Animation
Effect
Suits
Fade + rise
Each line fades in while sliding up slightly, then fades out
Ballads, acoustic, most songs
Karaoke fill
The highlight color sweeps across the line over its duration
Sing-along and practice videos
Typewriter
Letters appear one by one
Spoken word, rap verses, storytelling
Zoom pop
The line pops in with a short overshoot
Upbeat pop, EDM, short clips
Scrolling lines
Previous and next lines appear dimmed above and below the current one
Long verses, lyric-reading videos
Tips for a great lyric video
Keep each screen to one sung phrase of about 3 to 8 words; split long lines so they stay readable on phones.
Darken busy photos by 30 to 50% so white text stands out, or choose a highlight color that contrasts with the background.
For vertical videos, keep text between 30% and 70% of the height, away from the app buttons at the top and bottom.
Save your timing as LRC: you can reuse it to render other formats or styles without tapping again.
Frequently asked questions
What is an LRC file?
LRC is a plain-text lyrics format where each line starts with a timestamp such as [01:23.45], meaning 1 minute 23.45 seconds. Many music players use it for synced lyrics. This tool reads LRC files (also [ti:] title, [ar:] artist and [offset:] in milliseconds) and can save your synced lines as LRC.
How accurate is tap sync?
Human reaction time is around 150 to 250 ms, so taps tend to land slightly late. Tap just as the singer breathes in, then use the −0.1 s shift button or edit individual times. Lyric lines usually look best appearing a fraction of a second before they are sung.
Why does rendering take as long as the song?
The video is drawn frame by frame on a canvas and recorded together with the playing audio using your browser's MediaRecorder, so a 3-minute song takes about 3 minutes. Keep the tab open and visible while it renders.
Which format should I choose for YouTube Shorts, TikTok or Reels?
Use 9:16 at 1080p (1080 × 1920). For a regular YouTube video use 16:9 at 1080p (1920 × 1080). Square 1:1 works well for feed posts.
Can I use any song?
Use music you made yourself, songs you have permission to use, or royalty-free tracks. Uploading lyric videos of other artists' songs to video platforms can lead to copyright claims, even when made with a free tool.
Are my song and lyrics uploaded?
No. The song, background and lyrics stay on your device. Everything is rendered locally in your browser.
Why is the exported file WebM instead of MP4?
The format list only offers what your browser can record. Recent Chrome, Edge and Safari can record MP4; Firefox records WebM. Use a converter afterwards if a platform requires MP4.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.