Free online SRT to LRC converter

Source format: SRT

SRT (SubRip Subtitle) is one of the most common subtitle formats used for video playback. It stores subtitles as plain text with sequential numbers, start and end timestamps, and subtitle lines. SRT files are widely used by video editors, media players, streaming workflows, and subtitle editors because they are simple, human-readable, and easy to edit.

SRT is best suited for full subtitle cues that stay on screen for a defined duration. It is commonly used for movies, TV episodes, training videos, and online content where subtitles need to match spoken dialogue.

Target format: LRC

LRC is a lyric timing format used mainly for music players and karaoke-style displays. Instead of subtitle blocks with start and end times, LRC stores lines of text with timestamps that indicate when each lyric line should appear. Many audio players, portable music apps, and karaoke tools support LRC files.

The main advantage of LRC is its simplicity for line-by-line timed lyrics. It is lightweight, easy to parse, and ideal when you want text to follow a song rather than a video timeline.

How to perform the conversion

Converting SRT to LRC is usually a matter of changing subtitle cues into timestamped lyric lines. The best tool depends on whether you want a quick one-time conversion or need to edit the timing carefully afterward.

1. Check the source file: Open the .srt file in a text editor or subtitle editor and confirm that each cue contains a start time, end time, and text.
2. Choose the conversion method: For simple files, you can use the built-in online converter on 101convert.com for free without installing any software. For manual control, use a subtitle editor or text editor.
3. Convert the timing style: LRC typically uses one timestamp per line, so the subtitle cue’s start time is usually kept and the end time is discarded. If a subtitle cue contains multiple lines, decide whether to keep them as one LRC line or split them into separate lyric lines.
4. Save as LRC: Export or save the result with the .lrc extension. If using a subtitle editor, look for File → Save As or File → Export and choose LRC if available.
5. Verify the output: Open the resulting file in a text editor or music player that supports LRC to confirm that timestamps and line breaks display correctly.

If you prefer desktop software, subtitle editors such as Aegisub or general text editors can help with cleanup, but the key step is always converting each SRT cue into an LRC timestamped lyric line.

Notes on quality, compatibility, or limitations

SRT and LRC are not directly equivalent formats. SRT includes both start and end times for subtitle display, while LRC usually uses only a single timestamp per lyric line. Because of this, some information from the original SRT file may be lost during conversion, especially cue duration.

This conversion works best when the SRT file contains short, single-line cues that resemble lyrics. It is less suitable for long subtitle sentences, speaker labels, or multi-line captions, because LRC players are designed for music timing rather than video subtitles.

Compatibility also varies by player: some LRC readers support only basic timestamps, while others accept extended metadata tags or millisecond precision. After conversion, always test the file in the target app to make sure the timing feels natural.