MakeLRC guide

How to Make an LRC File

An LRC file pairs each lyric line with a timestamp. In MakeLRC, you add your audio and lyrics, mark each line manually as the track plays, then export the result.

What you need

• An audio file you can play in your browser.
• Lyrics with one line per timestamp you want to create.
• A quiet moment to listen and mark the start of each line.

1. Add your audio and lyrics

Open MakeLRC, choose an audio file, then paste your lyrics or load a supported lyric or subtitle file. Keep one lyric line per row so each line can receive its own time.

If you want to learn the workflow first, use the built-in sample song. It loads a short demo and sample lyrics without requiring you to prepare a file.

2. Mark each line while the music plays

Start playback and use the recording workspace to mark the point where each lyric line begins. This is manual timing: the timestamp follows your input, so replay a short section when a line needs a more precise start.

3. Review the timing

Check the lyric preview as the audio plays. Look for lines that appear too soon, too late, or overlap an adjacent line. The editor lets you correct individual timestamps without starting the whole job again.

4. Export an LRC file

When the lines are timed, select the export action and choose LRC. Save the downloaded file, then test it in the player or workflow where you plan to use synced lyrics. MakeLRC can also export SRT when you need subtitle timing for video use.

Example of an LRC timestamp

An LRC line uses a time in square brackets before the lyric text:

[00:12.50]The first line begins here
[00:16.20]The next line follows

The timestamp format and player support can vary, so check the requirements of your target player if it rejects a file.

Common problems

• Every line is late: review the first timestamp and correct the timing before adjusting the remaining lines.
• A line changes too early: replay the transition and refine that line in the editor.
• Lyrics are grouped incorrectly: return to the source text and split or combine lines before continuing.

Need to fix an existing file?

If your LRC or SRT already has timestamps but some lines are early or late, follow the guide to fixing LRC timing instead of starting over.

Learn the file format

For timestamp syntax, metadata tags, and player compatibility notes, see the LRC file format reference.

Next step

Ready to create your file? Start with your own audio and lyrics, or try the sample workflow first.