LRC Validator
LRC Input
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Validation Results
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About LRC Validator
Our LRC Validator is a powerful, free online tool that ensures your LRC (Lyric) files meet proper format standards and timing requirements. LRC files are the standard format for synchronized lyrics in music players and karaoke applications. Our validator checks syntax, timestamps, metadata, and provides detailed feedback to help you create perfect lyrics files.
What is LRC Format?
LRC (Lyric) format is the most widely used format for synchronized lyrics. Created for music players and karaoke applications, LRC files contain timestamped text that displays synchronized lyrics during audio playback. The format is compatible with virtually all music players including foobar2000, Winamp, MusicBee, and mobile applications like Poweramp and BlackPlayer.
How to Validate LRC Files
- Upload your LRC file using drag-and-drop or paste the content directly into the input area
- Real-time validation results appear automatically as you type or upload
- Review detailed error messages and warnings with specific line numbers
- Check statistics including lyrics count, metadata, and total duration
- Fix any issues and re-validate until your LRC file is perfect
Key Features & Benefits
- Real-time validation: Instant feedback as you type or upload files
- Comprehensive checks: Syntax, timing, metadata, and format validation
- Detailed reporting: Specific error messages with line numbers
- Statistics display: Lines count, duration, and metadata summary
- Drag-and-drop interface: Simple file upload with visual feedback
- No software installation: Works entirely in your web browser
- Privacy focused: All validation happens locally in your browser
- Format guidelines: Educational content about proper LRC structure
LRC Format Validation Checks
Syntax Validation: Ensures proper LRC timestamp format [mm:ss.xx].
Timestamp Accuracy: Validates timing values and chronological order.
Metadata Detection: Identifies and validates metadata tags like [ar:], [ti:], [al:].
Format Compliance: Checks overall file structure and LRC specifications.
Error Reporting: Provides specific line numbers for issues found.
Best Practices: Suggests improvements for better compatibility.
LRC Format Specification
Metadata Tags
- • [ar:Artist Name] - Song artist
- • [ti:Song Title] - Song title
- • [al:Album Name] - Album name
- • [by:Creator] - LRC file creator
- • [offset:+/-value] - Time offset
Timestamp Format
- • Format: [mm:ss.xx] + lyrics text
- • Minutes: unlimited digits
- • Seconds: 00-59 (two digits)
- • Centiseconds: 00-99 (two digits)
- • Example: [02:34.56]Hello world
Common LRC Validation Issues
Invalid Timestamp Format: Incorrect [mm:ss.xx] structure or out-of-range values.
Chronological Order: Timestamps not arranged in ascending time order.
Missing Metadata: No artist, title, or album information provided.
Empty Lyrics Lines: Timestamps without accompanying lyrics text.
Unrecognized Tags: Non-standard metadata tags or formatting.
Character Encoding: Special characters not properly encoded in UTF-8.
Why Validate Your LRC Files?
Proper LRC validation ensures your lyrics files work seamlessly across all music players and applications. Invalid LRC files may cause synchronization issues, display errors, or complete failure to load. Our validator helps you maintain professional standards and ensures compatibility with popular music software and mobile applications.
Supported Applications & Players
Desktop Players: foobar2000, Winamp, MusicBee, AIMP, MediaMonkey
Mobile Apps: Poweramp, BlackPlayer, Neutron Music Player, Stellio
Karaoke Software: Karafun, OpenKJ, Siglos Karaoke Player
Media Centers: Kodi, Plex, Jellyfin with lyrics plugins
Online Services: Various web-based music players with LRC support
Privacy & Security
Your LRC files are validated entirely within your browser using client-side JavaScript. No files are uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere. This ensures complete privacy and security for your lyrics content while providing lightning-fast validation speeds.
Technical Specifications
Supported Encodings: UTF-8, UTF-16, ASCII, Latin-1
File Size Limit: No limit (browser memory dependent)
Validation Speed: Real-time validation for files up to 10MB
Browser Compatibility: All modern browsers supported
Accuracy: Millisecond-level timestamp precision validation
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the LRC validator completely free?
A: Yes, our validator is 100% free with no hidden fees, registration requirements, or validation limits.
Q: What makes a valid LRC file?
A: A valid LRC file has proper timestamp format [mm:ss.xx], chronological order, and ideally includes metadata tags.
Q: Can I validate large LRC files?
A: Yes, our validator handles files of any size, limited only by your browser's memory capacity.
Q: Do I need to fix all warnings?
A: Warnings are suggestions for best practices. Errors must be fixed for proper LRC compatibility.
Q: Will validated LRC files work with all music players?
A: Yes, properly validated LRC files are compatible with all major music players and applications.
Q: Can the validator detect encoding issues?
A: Yes, our validator can identify character encoding problems and suggest UTF-8 encoding for best compatibility.
Tips for Perfect LRC Files
- Always include metadata tags ([ar:], [ti:], [al:]) for better organization
- Use UTF-8 encoding for files containing special characters or non-English text
- Ensure timestamps are in chronological order for proper synchronization
- Test your LRC files with your target music player before distribution
- Keep lyrics lines concise and readable for optimal display
- Validate regularly during the creation process to catch issues early