What music players support LRC?

LRC is supported by AIMP,foobar2000 (with ESLyric plugin), MiniLyrics, MusicBee, MediaMonkey, many Android music apps, and karaoke software. If your music player has a lyrics display feature, it likely supports LRC format.

Can I add song metadata to the LRC?

The converter reads optional metadata from the SSA [Script Info] section (Title, Author) and adds corresponding LRC ID tags ([ti:title], [ar:artist]). You can also edit the LRC file manually after conversion to add or modify metadata tags.

Does LRC support word-by-word karaoke?

Standard LRC supports line-by-line timing. Enhanced LRC (also called word-by-word LRC) uses multiple timestamps within a single line for syllable-level synchronization. The converter produces standard line-by-line LRC from SSA dialogue timing.

Can I use the LRC for karaoke?

Yes. Karaoke applications that support LRC format can display the lyrics synchronized with the music. Each line appears at its timestamp, allowing singers to follow along. For word-by-word karaoke highlighting, you would need enhanced LRC or a custom karaoke format.

What if my SSA file has very long timing (over 1 hour)?

The converter handles SSA files with timing exceeding one hour. Hours are converted to additional minutes in the LRC timestamp. For example, SSA time 1:30:00.00 becomes LRC tag [90:00.00]. Most music players support timestamps above 60 minutes.

Can I convert SSA to LRC on mobile?

Yes. The converter works in mobile browsers. Open the page on your phone, select your SSA file, and download the LRC file.

What happens to SSA line breaks?

SSA uses \\N and \\n for line breaks within dialogue. The converter keeps line breaks as newlines within the LRC entry. Each LRC line corresponds to one SSA Dialogue entry, which may contain multiple lines of text.

Does the LRC include SSA Comment lines?

No. SSA Comment lines are skipped during conversion. Only Dialogue lines are converted to LRC lyrics entries.

What is a timing offset in LRC?

An offset tag ([offset:]) in LRC adjusts all timestamps by a fixed number of milliseconds. Positive values delay the lyrics; negative values advance them. The converter sets a default offset of 0. You can adjust it manually if your audio playback is slightly ahead or behind the lyrics.

Can I use the LRC for language learning?

Yes. LRC files are excellent for language learning because they display text synchronized with audio. Convert SSA subtitles or transcripts to LRC and use them with language learning apps or music players to practice listening comprehension.

How large can the SSA file be?

There is no file size limit. The converter handles files of any size in browser memory. Most SSA files for songs are small (under 100 KB), but the converter can also handle full-length movie subtitle files.

Does the converter support enhanced LRC?

The converter produces standard LRC format with one timestamp per line. Enhanced LRC (word-by-word) requires per-word timing data that standard SSA dialogue lines do not contain. If your SSA file has karaoke timing tags ({\\k}), those provide syllable-level timing that could be used for enhanced LRC, but the converter currently produces line-level LRC.

What encoding does the LRC output use?

The LRC output is UTF-8 encoded, supporting CJK characters, Cyrillic, Arabic, and all international text. Most modern music players support UTF-8 LRC files.

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[Events]
Format: Layer, Start, End, Style, Name, MarginL, MarginR, MarginV, Effect, Text
Dialogue: 0,0:00:01.00,0:00:04.00,Default,,0,0,0,,Hello, world!
Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.50,0:00:08.00,Default,,0,0,0,,This is a subtitle file.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.50,0:00:12.00,Default,,0,0,0,,Converted locally!

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[00:01.00]Hello, world!
[00:04.50]This is a subtitle file.
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From Subtitle Script to Song Lyrics

LRC is the standard lyrics format used by music players like AIMP,foobar2000, and MiniLyrics to display synchronized lyrics during audio playback. SSA subtitles contain timed dialogue that maps naturally to LRC lyrics lines. This converter extracts the start time and text from each SSA Dialogue line, converts centisecond timing to LRC [mm:ss.xx] format, strips all override tags, and outputs a valid LRC file ready for music players and karaoke applications.

Input Format

SSA

SSA (SubStation Alpha v4) is a subtitle script format with structured [Events] sections. Dialogue lines carry Start time, End time, and Text fields, along with styling overrides in curly braces. Timing uses centisecond precision (H:MM:SS.cc). Files are plain text with metadata headers and style definitions.

Output Format

LRC

LRC is a lyrics format where each line of song text is prefixed with a timestamp tag in [mm:ss.xx] or [mm:ss.xxx] format. LRC files contain optional metadata tags for title, artist, album, and offset. The format is supported by most music players for synchronized lyric display during audio playback.

Features

Converts SSA Start time (H:MM:SS.cc) to LRC timestamp tag ([mm:ss.xx]) for each dialogue line

Strips all SSA override blocks, style references, and metadata from the text

Produces LRC with optional ID tags for title, artist, and offset

Outputs LRC compatible with AIMP,foobar2000, MiniLyrics, and karaoke software

Handles SSA files with hundreds or thousands of dialogue lines

Supports both standard LRC ([mm:ss.xx]) and enhanced LRC ([mm:ss.xxx]) timestamp precision

Encodes output as UTF-8 for CJK and international lyric text

Processes entirely client-side with no server uploads

Why Convert?

Music players do not support SSA subtitle format. LRC is the standard for synchronized lyric display.

Karaoke applications read LRC files for line-by-line lyric highlighting during songs.

LRC timestamps are simpler than SSA timing: minutes and seconds only, no hours needed for songs.

Language learning tools use LRC for displaying lyrics or dialogue synchronized with audio for listening practice.

Podcast and audiobook subtitle content in SSA format can be converted to LRC for compatible audio players.

LRC files are lightweight (typically under 5 KB per song) compared to SSA scripts which carry style metadata.

Converting timed dialogue to LRC enables repurposing subtitle content as lyrics or synchronized text for audio-only playback.

Format Differences

SSA timing uses H:MM:SS.cc (hours, minutes, seconds, centiseconds). LRC timing uses [mm:ss.xx] (minutes and seconds only).

SSA Dialogue lines carry Start and End times. LRC lines carry only a Start timestamp; duration is implied.

SSA supports inline override tags for styling. LRC is plain text with no formatting capability.

SSA files have [Script Info], [V4 Styles], and [Events] sections. LRC files have optional ID tags and sequential timestamped lines.

SSA is designed for video subtitle rendering. LRC is designed for audio lyric synchronization.

SSA end times define when text disappears. LRC has no end time; each line persists until the next timestamp.

Common Use Cases

Music Lyric Creation

Convert SSA karaoke subtitle files to LRC for use in music players that display synchronized lyrics during audio playback.

Karaoke Preparation

Extract timed text from SSA subtitles to create LRC files for karaoke applications that support line-by-line lyric highlighting.

Language Learning

Convert SSA dialogue or subtitle content to LRC for synchronized text display during audio playback in language learning tools.

Podcast Transcripts

Transform podcast subtitle files from SSA to LRC for audio players that display synchronized text during podcast listening.

Audiobook Navigation

Convert chapter subtitles from SSA format to LRC for synchronized chapter text display in audiobook player applications.

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TXT

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LRC format?

LRC is a lyrics file format that synchronizes text with audio playback. Each line of lyrics is prefixed with a timestamp tag like [01:23.45] meaning the text appears at 1 minute and 23.45 seconds. Music players read LRC files to display scrolling lyrics during songs. LRC supports optional metadata tags for title, artist, album, and timing offset.

How are SSA timestamps converted to LRC?

SSA uses H:MM:SS.cc format (hours:minutes:seconds.centiseconds). LRC uses [mm:ss.xx] format (minutes:seconds.centiseconds). The converter extracts hours and converts them to additional minutes. For example, SSA time 0:01:30.50 becomes LRC tag [01:30.50]. For SSA times exceeding one hour, the total minutes are calculated accordingly.

What happens to SSA override tags in the LRC output?

All override tags in curly braces are stripped. LRC is a plain text format with no styling capability. Tags like {\\fs28}, {\\c&HFF&}, and {\\pos(320,400)} are removed. Only the spoken text content is preserved in the LRC lyrics.

Can I convert SSA subtitles to LRC for music?

Yes. If your SSA file contains timed text for a song or audio track, the converter extracts the start time and text from each Dialogue line to create LRC lyrics. The result works in music players that support LRC format for synchronized lyric display.

Does the LRC output include end times?

No. LRC format does not support end times. Each lyric line is displayed starting from its timestamp and remains visible until the next line begins. The SSA End time is discarded during conversion. This matches how music players handle LRC files.

Is this SSA to LRC converter free?

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