LRC and SRT are both timed text formats, but LRC is closer to synced lyrics and SRT is closer to video subtitles.
LRC Example
[00:12.00]First lyric line
[00:15.50]Second lyric lineSRT Example
1
00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,500
First subtitle line
2
00:00:15,500 --> 00:00:18,000
Second subtitle lineKey Differences
| Format | Timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| LRC | Usually one timestamp per line | Lyrics and line-by-line music sync |
| SRT | Each cue has start and end time | Video subtitles, courses, clips, interviews |
| LRC | Lightweight structure | Fast line syncing |
| SRT | More complete cue structure | Precise subtitle display duration |
Online Editing Workflow
- Upload or paste LRC / SRT subtitle text.
- Load a local audio or video file for preview.
- Play the media and calibrate row timing.
- Check empty lines, overlapping timestamps, and long subtitles.
- Choose the target format and export.