Automatic lyrics transcription from any song or video

Automatic Lyrics Transcription — AI Song-to-Text Tool

Get accurate, timestamped lyrics from any uploaded song audio. Upload audio, AI transcribes lyrics automatically, syncs every line to the beat, then lets you preview and export as TXT, LRC, or SRT — free (watermarked), no subscription needed.

Step 1

Upload your song

Choose one audio file to start your lyric video.

Single song100MBAudio only

Drag & drop your audio file here

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Supports MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, M4AMax 100MB

AI auto-transcribes lyrics
TXT, LRC, and SRT export
Audio-first lyric extraction
Export a watermarked video free — no subscription or credit card

How Automatic Lyrics Transcription Works

Upload your song1

Step 1: Upload your song

Drop an MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, or M4A audio file (up to 100MB). A free account gives you starter credits, and no manual lyric typing is required. The AI listens to the vocal performance and does the transcription for you.

AI transcribes and syncs2

Step 2: AI transcribes and syncs

AI transcribes lyrics from the audio automatically and syncs every line to the beat — in 50+ languages. Click any line to edit. It handles ad-libs, layered vocals, hooks, and fast sections that are hard to catch by ear.

Preview and export3

Step 3: Preview and export

Review the full transcript with beat-synced timing. Download TXT, LRC, or SRT for captions, descriptions, streaming lyrics, or subtitles — or click through to preview the same synced lyrics as a lyric video. Free to export (watermarked), no subscription required.

Three export formats for automatic lyrics transcription

Choose the file that fits your next step after AI transcribes and syncs the song.

FREE

TXT

Clean lyrics, line by line. Use TXT for descriptions, posts, docs, lyric sheets, and quick edits.

FREE

LRC

Timestamped lyrics for music players, karaoke-style previews, streaming workflows, and synced lyric displays.

FREE

SRT

Subtitle-ready lyrics for video editors, YouTube captions, Reels, Shorts, and translation workflows.

Why Transcribe Song Lyrics on LyricVideoMaker

Transcribing lyrics by ear means replaying the same line ten times, guessing slang, and rebuilding timing later. LyricVideoMaker gives you a song-first workflow: transcript, timing, export, and lyric video preview in one place.

A transcript that already knows the timing

When transcription finishes, the result is already synced. Download the lyrics from the result page, or use the same timed lines to preview a lyric video without re-uploading the song.

A transcript that already knows the timing

Built for song-to-lyrics work

Get readable lyric lines shaped for songs, not a generic speech transcript. Hooks, repeated choruses, ad-libs, and fast sections stay easy to review.

Use uploaded audio files

Upload a song file for audio-to-lyrics. Link-based video extraction is planned, but the stable workflow today starts with audio upload.

One click from transcript to video

After you download TXT, LRC, or SRT, keep going with Preview as Lyric Video to turn the synced transcript into a full visual result.

What is automatic lyrics transcription?

Automatic lyrics transcription extracts editable song lyrics from an audio file and adds timing so the text can become captions, LRC, SRT, or a lyric video. The stable path starts from uploaded audio, detects the language, transcribes vocals, and gives you line-level control before you reuse the result.

  • Input is a supported audio file rather than a video URL.
  • It can detect 50+ languages and produce editable lyric lines.
  • Output can feed a lyric video workflow and, where available, text or timed lyric formats.
  • It differs from speech transcription because music timing, repeated hooks, ad-libs, and sung phrasing matter.

automatic lyrics transcription specs at a glance

Accepted input

Audio upload only: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, or M4A, up to 100MB per file.

Lyrics

AI transcribes vocals automatically in 50+ languages, then lets you edit every line before export.

Sync

Beat-aware line timing keeps lyrics readable and musical instead of simply dropping captions on a fixed grid.

Visuals

Storyboard planning and AI scene-image generation create backgrounds around the mood of the song.

Exports

MP4 with original audio in 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 for YouTube, Shorts, TikTok, Reels, and feeds.

Start

Free credits are available at the start, so you can preview the workflow before spending more time on a release.

TXT, LRC, and SRT: which lyric format fits?

Transcribed lyrics become more useful when the output format matches the next job. Plain text, timed lyric files, and subtitle files solve different problems.

Decision pointPractical guidance
TXTBest for descriptions, publishing notes, lyric sheets, and quick proofreading.
LRCBest for music-player style synced lyrics where line timestamps matter.
SRTBest for subtitle workflows in video editors and caption review.
Lyric video draftBest when the timing is already good enough to preview with visuals.
Manual cleanupBest for artist names, stylized spelling, mixed-language hooks, and background vocals.
Archive copyKeep a clean text copy even if the final video uses styled line breaks.

Tips for cleaner automatic lyrics transcription

Use these checks before you render, especially when the same project needs more than one platform format.

Upload the version with the clearest lead vocal, not necessarily the loudest master.
Scan proper nouns first; AI often needs help with names, places, and invented words.
Mark repeated hooks consistently so later video timing stays predictable.
Do not remove breaths or ad-libs automatically; they may be part of the performance.
Use line breaks to match how the phrase is sung, not how it would appear in a poem.
Review bilingual sections manually even when language detection is correct.
Turn the synced transcript into a lyric video while the timing is fresh in your mind.

Why song transcription is not ordinary speech-to-text

Automatic lyrics transcription extracts editable lyrics and timing from song audio. The choices that matter happen before you render — here are the principles worth keeping.

1

Songs aren't speech-to-text

Music has held notes, overlaps, and rhythm that ordinary dictation mishandles. Song transcription detects the language, cleans lines, and produces timestamps you can reuse — or export as TXT, LRC, or SRT.

2

Lyrics are structure, not decoration

The words are the structure the viewer follows, not a caption added last. Always transcribe first, align to the beat second, and design the scene third.

3

AI does the heavy lifting, you keep the taste

AI handles transcription, timing, and scene generation. Whether the style fits, a line break should change, or you need a vertical, square, or widescreen export stays your call.

4

The scene serves the lyric

Viewers should never choose between reading the line and watching the scene. Keep contrast strong, lines short, and motion restrained so the visuals support the words.

5

Review in three passes

Watch once for words to catch transcription errors, once for rhythm to catch lines that arrive early or late, and once for platform fit so it still reads in a phone feed.

6

One source, every format

A single project becomes a 16:9 full version, a 9:16 vertical, and a 1:1 square without retyping lyrics or rebuilding timing — which is what makes a release feel planned.

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Build it while the song is fresh

Make the lyric video while the song is still in your ear: you will hear awkward line breaks faster, catch misheard words sooner, and judge where the energy should rise or stay quiet.

automatic lyrics transcription checklist before export

A quick pre-export review catches most quality problems while they are still cheap to fix.

CheckWhat to verify
Audio readinessAccepted formats are MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, and M4A; keep the file under 100MB.
Language reviewThe system auto-detects 50+ languages, but bilingual hooks and names deserve a manual pass.
Timing reviewBeat sync gives a strong baseline; nudge any line that lands early or late against the vocal.
Scene reviewGenerated images should match the mood without making text hard to read.
Export reviewCheck 16:9, 9:16, and 1:1 separately because readable text size changes by format.

Automatic Lyrics Transcription FAQ

Yes. Sign up, get free credits, and transcribe your song — no subscription required, no credit card needed.

Get lyrics from songs, videos, and rough mixes

Use automatic lyrics transcription anywhere you need clean words, synced timing, or a bridge into a lyric video.

Video to lyrics

Video to lyrics

Upload a song audio file and turn the vocal track into editable lyrics for captions, descriptions, or reuse.

YouTube lyric extraction

YouTube lyric extraction

Get lyrics from a YouTube video when the song is already online and you need a quick text or subtitle version.

Song lyric sheets

Song lyric sheets

Export TXT for press kits, collaborators, translators, labels, and publishing notes.

Synced captions

Synced captions

Export LRC or SRT when you need timed lyrics for music players, YouTube captions, or video editors.

The lyrics are already in the song. Let AI write them down.

Upload your track, get beat-synced lyrics in seconds, and export or continue into a lyric video — free (watermarked) (watermarked), no subscription needed.

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Need visuals too? Turn the synced transcript into a lyric video in one click.