How do I make a lyric video?

Upload your song as an MP3 or WAV file. Caption X listens to the track and builds time-aligned lyric captions for you, so you never type timings by hand. Then click through to the Studio, pick an animated background, and export a finished MP4. The whole thing happens in your browser — there is no editor to install.

Is this lyric video maker free?

Yes. You can generate the lyric timing, preview the video, and export it for free. Exports carry a small Caption X watermark, which you can remove with a one-off unlock or a Pro subscription.

Do I need to type out the lyrics myself?

No. The tool transcribes the vocals from the audio and times each line for you. If you already have the lyrics written down you can paste them in, and Caption X will align your text to the vocals instead of relying on transcription — which is the most accurate option for songs with heavy production.

Can I make a vertical lyric video for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts?

Yes. The Studio exports vertical, square, and landscape formats, so you can post the same track to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or a standard YouTube upload without recutting it.

Does it work with Suno and other AI songs?

Yes. Download the MP3 from Suno (or any AI music tool) and upload it here. There is also a dedicated Suno lyrics captions page if you want a workflow built specifically around the Suno export.

What backgrounds can I use?

You can use an animated gradient that reacts to the music, or drop in your own image — album art, a photo, or artwork you have made elsewhere. The captions are burned over the top and animate in time with the vocals.

Can I edit the lyrics or the timing before exporting?

Yes. Every line is editable before you export. You can fix a mis-heard word, change where lines break, and adjust caption styling — font, size, colour, and position — until the video looks the way you want.

What audio files can I upload?

MP3 and WAV files are supported, which covers virtually every music export. Files are read in your browser and stay on your device while you work.

Lyric Video Maker

Beta

Upload a song, let Caption X time the lyrics for you, then turn them into a finished lyric video — no editor required.

Upload MP3 or WAV

Drag and drop your MP3/WAV here, or click to choose

Max file size: 50MB

Language

Segmentation

Paste your lyricsOptional — improves word accuracy

Free Online Lyric Video Maker

Make a lyric video from any song, without opening an editor

The slow part of making a lyric video has never been the design — it is syncing every line to the beat by hand. Caption X removes that step. Upload your track and the vocals are transcribed and time-aligned automatically, so the lyrics already land on the right beat before you style a single thing.

From there you pick a background — an animated gradient that reacts to the music, or your own album art — set the caption style, and export a finished MP4. Everything renders in your browser, so there is no software to install and no project file to manage.

It works for original music, covers, and AI-generated songs from tools like Suno. Export vertical for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, or landscape for a YouTube upload.

Most people reach for a lyric video generator when a track is finished and release day is close. Caption X is built for exactly that moment: it is a free lyric video creator that gets you from a raw MP3 to something postable in a few minutes, rather than a full motion-graphics suite you have to learn first.

Auto-timed lyricsAnimated backgroundsVertical, square, or landscapeMP4 export in the browser

Why Use It

A song with no visual is hard to post. Lyric videos are the cheapest way to give a track something watchable on the platforms where music actually gets discovered.

Hand-timing lyrics in After Effects or Premiere can take an afternoon for a three-minute song. Starting from automatic timing turns that into a few minutes of styling.

And because the captions stay editable, you can fix a mis-heard word or tighten a line break right up until you hit export.

How It Works

How to make a lyric video in four steps

Step 1

Upload your song

Drop in an MP3 or WAV. It can be your own track, a Suno export, or any song you have the rights to use. The file is read locally in your browser.

Step 2

Lyrics get timed automatically

Caption X transcribes the vocals and time-aligns every line, so you skip the slowest part of making a lyric video — hand-syncing text to the beat.

Step 3

Choose a background and style

Open the Studio, pick an animated background that reacts to the music or upload your own artwork, then set the caption font, colour, and position.

Step 4

Export a finished MP4

Render the video straight from your browser in vertical, square, or landscape — ready to upload to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or YouTube.

Best Use Cases

Who this lyric video maker is for

It is built for people who need a watchable video around a song quickly — not for people who want to spend a week on a motion graphics piece.

Independent artists and producers

Give a new single a visual for release day without paying a motion designer or learning After Effects. Upload the master, style the captions, export.

AI musicians (Suno, Udio, and friends)

AI songs need a video to be postable. Turn a fresh Suno track into a lyric video in a couple of minutes, while the idea is still hot.

Short-form music promo

Cut a hook into a vertical lyric clip for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts. Animated lyrics hold attention far better than a static cover image.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about making lyric videos

More music and caption tools

If you need the subtitle file rather than the finished video, or you are working from a video you have already cut, these pages cover the neighbouring workflows.

Lyrics To CaptionsJust need the subtitle file? Generate synced lyric captions and export SRT or VTT.Suno Lyrics CaptionsA captions workflow built around the Suno AI song export.Music Video CaptionsAdd captions to an existing music video you have already cut.Caption X StudioThe full in-browser editor — captions, styling, backgrounds, and MP4 export.SRT To MP4Turn an existing SRT file into a subtitle-only MP4 overlay for editing workflows.SRT To VTTConvert SRT subtitle files into WebVTT for browser players and web delivery.

CaptionX for Adobe Premiere ProBring the same caption workflow into Premiere Pro on Windows and macOS.