What is the lyric video maker?
Upload a song and the lyric video maker listens to it, writes down the sung words and times every one of them. The words then light up on screen exactly as they are sung, karaoke style.
Add your cover art or a photo as the background, or use one of the built-in looks. Change any word, remove a line or shift the timing, then download a video in 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9.
How to make a lyric video
- Upload your songAn MP3 or WAV up to 10 minutes, with clear vocals.
- Let it syncThe lyrics are transcribed and timed word by word in under a minute.
- Style and downloadPick a look and shape, fix any word, and download the video.
Why it saves hours
- No typing, no timing by hand. Every word is found and placed automatically.
- Word-by-word highlight. Lyrics light up as they are sung, with the next line previewed underneath.
- Every platform. 9:16 for Reels and TikTok, 1:1 for posts, 16:9 for YouTube.
- Fix anything. Edit words and shift timing before you download.
What musicians use it for
- Release-day videos. Upload the single with its cover art and post a lyric video the same day.
- Short-form clips. Export 9:16 versions for Reels, Shorts and TikTok with the words people can sing along to.
- Karaoke and rehearsal. Pair it with the vocal remover for a sing-along track with scrolling lyrics.
- AI songs. Songs made with the music generator or photo to song can be turned into lyric videos in one step.
Tips
- Songs with clear lead vocals sync most accurately.
- If the mix is busy, run it through the vocal remover first and use the vocals track.
- Choose the lyrics language if the song mixes languages.
- Use your single's cover art as the background for a release-day video.
How the lyrics are synced
The song is transcribed by Grok STT, which returns every sung word with a start and end time. Words are grouped into readable lines that break at phrases and pauses, the way lyric sites lay them out. In the video the current line sits in the lower third, each word lights up as it is sung, and the next line waits underneath so viewers can follow along. Edited lines keep their timing, and the whole set can be shifted earlier or later in small steps. The video itself is rendered in your browser in full HD.
How many credits does it take?
Syncing the lyrics costs about 7 credits for a 3½-minute song on Grok STT; you only pay for the length of your song. Making and downloading the video is free.
Questions
Is the lyric video maker free?+
Syncing the lyrics costs about 7 credits for a 3½-minute song. Styling the video and downloading it are free.
Do I need to type the lyrics?+
No. The sung words are transcribed and timed automatically. You can still correct any word.
Which languages work?+
The lyrics can be detected in 25 languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
What if the lyrics are slightly early or late?+
Open Edit lyrics and use the timing buttons to shift every line at once.
Can I use my own background?+
Yes. Add cover art or any photo; otherwise a background is drawn for the look you choose.
What happens with an instrumental?+
If no sung words are found, nothing is charged and the video plays without lyrics.
