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How to make a lyric video

Seven steps from a song file to a finished video. Each step below shows what you'll see in the editor.

Step 1

Pick a video type

  1. On the Projects page, click New Project and enter the artist and song name.
  2. Choose Color Coded Lyrics, Line Distribution or Karaoke. All three share the same lyrics, members and timing, so you can switch later.
  3. Line Distribution and Karaoke are free to build and preview; exporting them needs Pro.
Pick a video type. You can switch any time.

Step 2

Upload the song

  1. Drag your audio file onto the upload box, or click it to browse.
  2. Use a WAV or high-bitrate MP3, up to 100MB.
  3. When the waveform appears, click Next: Add Lyrics.
Drop in a WAV or MP3 (up to 100MB).

Step 3

Add the lyrics

  1. Paste the lyrics, one line per row, or import from a colorcodedlyrics.com link to bring in lyrics, translations and members in one go (your first import is free).
  2. Add translation rows with the language selector, typed by hand or filled in by AI Translation (Pro).
  3. Fix or remove any line in Review & Edit, then click Next: Add Members.
Paste your lyrics, or import them (with members and colors) from a link.

Step 4

Add the members

  1. Add each singer with a name and a color. Pick colors that are easy to tell apart.
  2. Upload a photo for each member if you want their picture in the video.
  3. Members appear left to right in this order, and their position is their number key while syncing.
Add each member with a name, a color and an optional photo.

Step 5

Sync and assign lines

  1. Press K to play. Tap Space as each line starts.
  2. Press 1–9 to give the current line to that member. ← → seek 5 seconds.
  3. Short on time? Click AI Timing to time every line automatically, then fine-tune. Turn on Group by singer to assign members part by part.
Play the song, tap Space as each line starts, and press a member's number. Or let AI Timing do it.

Step 6

Style it

  1. Choose fonts, text size and colors for the title, lyrics and member names.
  2. Set a background color or image, and an intro card theme.
  3. Everything updates in the preview as you change it.
Change fonts, colors, background and the intro card. The preview updates live.

Step 7

Export the video

  1. Pick a format: Landscape 16:9 for YouTube, Vertical 9:16 for Shorts, TikTok and Reels, or Square 1:1. Every format is on the free plan.
  2. Click Generate Video and keep the tab open while it renders in your browser.
  3. Download the finished video, and a thumbnail if you need one.

Troubleshooting & Browser Compatibility

colorcoded generates your video right inside your web browser, so a successful render depends on your browser and device. If your video won't generate, the answers below will help you fix it yourself.

Ready to make your first lyric video?