LRC to SRT Made Easy: Convert Lyrics to Subtitles and Sync Them Perfectly

TL;DR

• LRC stores per-line timestamps for lyrics; SRT uses start/end times per cue.
• Convert in seconds with LRC to SRT: paste/upload, preview, adjust offset, download clean .srt.
• Fix common issues: multiple time tags per line, incorrect offsets, and encoding glitches (UTF-8).

Why Convert LRC to SRT?

• Portability: SRT is the most widely supported subtitle format for video players.
• Timing control: SRT uses start/end ranges, making it easy to fix overlaps or add gaps.
• Editing: SRT edits cleanly in any text editor or subtitle tool.

How the Conversion Works

1. Parse LRC timestamps: [mm:ss.xx] or [mm:ss.xxx] per line. Multiple time tags on one line create multiple cues with the same text.
2. Build SRT cues: each tag becomes start --> end with a calculated end time.
3. Auto end-times: use the next cue’s start minus a small gap (e.g., 80–120ms), or a default duration if it’s the last cue.
4. Apply offset: shift all cues forward/backward to fix drift.

Quick Example

LRC input:

[00:05.20]Hello world
[00:08.00]This is a lyric line
[00:12.50][00:13.00]Repeat tag example

SRT output (sample):

1
00:00:05,200 --> 00:00:07,920
Hello world

2
00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:12,420
This is a lyric line

3
00:00:12,500 --> 00:00:12,920
Repeat tag example

4
00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:15,000
Repeat tag example

• Multiple tags on one line create multiple cues.
• Gaps are inserted to prevent overlaps.
• Last cue gets a default end time (adjustable).

Fixing Common Issues

• Offset mismatch: apply a positive/negative offset (ms) to resync with audio/video.
• Overlaps: add a minimum gap between cues; reduce end time to just before the next start.
• Encoding: ensure UTF-8; re-save if characters look garbled.
• Missing milliseconds: normalize timestamps to ,mmm format for SRT.

How to Convert in Seconds (Browser-Only)

Use LRC to SRT:

• Paste or upload .lrc.
• Preview cues and timing.
• Set offset (±ms) and optional min-gap.
• Download .srt instantly. Files stay on your device; no signup.

Best Practices

• Keep lines concise (1–2 lines per cue) for readability.
• Check the preview for any lyrics with multiple tags; split if needed.
• After offsetting, spot-check mid-song and near the end to ensure sync.

FAQ

Do you store my files?
No. Conversion runs locally in your browser.

Will styling be preserved?
LRC doesn’t carry styling; output is plain text in SRT.

Can I batch convert?
Process one file at a time; you can run multiple conversions back-to-back.

What about karaoke effects?
SRT doesn’t support karaoke highlighting; use ASS if you need per-syllable effects.

Ready to convert?

Try LRC to SRT and get a synced .srt in seconds.