What you need
- An audio file in MP3, WAV or M4A, or a song you made on TuneSplit.
- The lyrics as plain text, one line per line. Blank lines are fine. Section tags in square brackets, like [Chorus], are skipped on screen.
- A recent browser. The export uses your browser's recorder, so use a current Chrome, Safari or Edge on a desktop or laptop for the most reliable result.
- The right to use the song and the lyrics you upload.
Everything happens on your own device. The audio and the lyrics are not uploaded to a server, so there is no queue and no limit on how many videos you can make.
The steps in detail
1. Song. Press Upload audio (MP3, WAV, M4A) to choose a file. If you have songs you made on TuneSplit in this browser, you can pick one from the Pick one of your songs list instead. Add a title and, if you like, an artist name; both appear on screen.
2. Lyrics. Paste the lyrics into the box. Each line becomes one line on screen, in order, and the time is shared between lines in proportion to their length, across the part of the song you choose.
3. Timing. The start and end sliders set when the lyrics begin and finish. Move start later if your song has a long intro, and move end earlier if it fades out with no words. Lines share that time in proportion to their length, so this suits songs with steady phrasing better than songs with long gaps between lines.
4. Look. Choose 9:16 for Reels, TikTok and Shorts or 16:9 for YouTube. Pick a colour preset, or press Your image to add a background picture.
5. Export. Press the Export button, which shows the format and the length. The browser records the video in real time, so a 3-minute song takes 3 minutes. Keep the tab open and visible while it records. A Stop and save button lets you save a partial video early.
6. Download. When it finishes, press Download. Chrome 126 and later and Safari save MP4; other browsers save WebM.
Other ways to make a lyric video
| Method | Good for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| TuneSplit in the browser | Quick videos, free, no upload, no account | Lines timed by length, not word-by-word sync; free videos carry a small mark |
| Video editor (CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere) | Precise timing, effects and fonts | More time and a learning curve; features and pricing not verified here |
| Auto-caption features in editors | Words timed to speech | Works best on speech; singing can be inaccurate; not verified here |
| Slide tools (Canva, PowerPoint) | Simple text over images | Manual timing for every line; not verified here |
| Hiring a designer | A custom look | Costs money and takes days |
If you need every word to land exactly on the beat, an editor with manual keyframes gives you full control. If you need a decent lyric video in a few minutes, the browser tool is faster.
Tips for a better lyric video
- Keep lines short. Break long lines into two so they fit on screen at a readable size.
- Set the start slider right at the first sung word so the first line does not appear early.
- Choose 9:16 if you will post on TikTok, Reels or Shorts and 16:9 for YouTube.
- Use a dark image with a light text preset, or the reverse, so the words are easy to read.
- Record on a laptop and keep the tab in front. Switching tabs can pause the recording.
- Preview your song first and note the timestamp where the vocals start.
Before you post
Make sure you have the right to share the song and the lyrics. Videos of songs you made on TuneSplit's free tier are for personal use; a paid plan adds a commercial licence and removes the Made with TuneSplit mark. Videos of other artists' songs are subject to their copyright, and platforms may block or mute them.
If you need the key and tempo of the song for a thumbnail or description, the BPM finder gives both. If you want a new song to put the video behind, the song maker creates one from a description in about a minute.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a lyric video for free?
Open TuneSplit's lyric video maker, upload the audio, paste your lyrics, set the timing and look, and press Export. It is free, needs no account and uploads nothing.
How long does the export take?
It records in real time, so the export takes as long as the song. Keep the tab open and visible while it records.
Which format do I get?
Chrome 126 and later and Safari save MP4; other browsers save WebM. You can choose 9:16 for Reels and TikTok or 16:9 for YouTube.
Does the video have a watermark?
Free videos carry a small Made with TuneSplit mark. Pro removes it.
Are my song and lyrics uploaded?
No. The tool runs in your browser, so the audio and lyrics stay on your device.
Are the words synced word by word?
No. Lines share the time between the start and end you set in proportion to their length, which works well for songs with steady phrasing. For exact word timing use a video editor.