How to convert LRC to SRT

LRC files are timestamped lyric files. Each lyric line usually starts with a time tag like [00:12.34], followed by the words that should appear at that point in the song.

SRT is easier to use in video editors, caption upload forms, and review workflows. It stores cue numbers, start and end timestamps, and readable text blocks.

Quick answer

Use the LRC to SRT Converter to convert a .lrc lyric file into standard SubRip subtitles. The tool reads LRC time tags, turns each lyric line into an SRT cue, and runs locally in your browser with no upload.

When to convert LRC to SRT

Convert LRC to SRT when:

• a lyric video editor imports SRT but not LRC
• timestamped lyrics need a review copy with regular subtitle cues
• you want to upload lyrics as captions to a video platform
• a karaoke or music workflow needs a simple SubRip handoff
• you need to validate or shift lyric timing after conversion

Keep the original LRC file until you confirm the converted timing against the song.

What changes during conversion

LRC stores timestamped lyric lines like this:

[00:01.00]Welcome back to the edit
[00:04.20]Today we are converting LRC lyrics
[00:07.00]They need SRT caption timing

SRT stores numbered cues like this:

1
00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:04,200
Welcome back to the edit

2
00:00:04,200 --> 00:00:07,000
Today we are converting LRC lyrics

3
00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:10,000
They need SRT caption timing

During conversion, the tool:

• reads LRC timestamps such as [00:12.34]
• supports one lyric line with multiple timestamps
• uses the next lyric timestamp as the current cue end time
• gives the final lyric line a short default duration
• removes LRC metadata tags that do not contain lyric text
• generates sequential SRT cue numbers

Timing warning

LRC files usually store when a lyric line starts, not when it should disappear. The converter uses the next lyric line as the end time for the current SRT cue.

This works well for many lyric-video drafts, but you should review the first, middle, and final cues against the song before upload. The final cue especially may need manual trimming or extension.

Step-by-step workflow

1. Save a copy of the original .lrc file.
2. Open the LRC to SRT Converter.
3. Upload or paste the LRC lyric content.
4. Convert the file to SRT.
5. Check the first, middle, and final lyric cues against the song.
6. Run the output through the SRT Validator before upload.

Common mistakes

Using plain lyrics without timestamps

LRC to SRT conversion needs time tags. A plain lyrics file with no [mm:ss] timestamps does not contain enough timing information to create useful SRT cues.

Treating the final cue duration as exact

The final lyric line has no next timestamp, so the converter gives it a short default duration. Adjust the final cue if the line should stay on screen longer or disappear earlier.

Expecting karaoke word-by-word timing

Basic LRC is usually line-based. If your source uses enhanced per-word timing, review the output because SRT is simpler and may not preserve every karaoke timing detail.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert an LRC lyric file to SRT?

Open the LRC to SRT Converter, upload or paste the .lrc file, and export timestamped lyric lines as numbered SRT cues.

What is an LRC file?

LRC is a timestamped lyric format that stores song lines with time tags such as [00:12.34] before each lyric line.

Can I convert LRC lyrics without uploading the file?

Yes. The converter runs locally in your browser, so the lyric file does not need to be sent to a server.

Related guides

• How to validate SRT files
• Why subtitles drift out of sync
• How to fix subtitle delay
• How to convert subtitles to plain text

Related tools

• LRC to SRT Converter
• SRT Validator
• Subtitle Time Shifter
• Subtitle Transcript Generator