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Basic information about LRC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension LRC（*.LRC or *.lrc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the LRC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the LRC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LRC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LRC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LRC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the LRC file?
How to open a LRC file?
What programs do I need to open a LRC file?
What programs help to create and edit a LRC file?
How to convert LRC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to LRC file format?

1.Detail information about LRC file extension: Lyrics File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert LRC files
File type	Lyrics File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	LRC file is a Lyrics File. An LRC file is a text file used by audio playback and karaoke applications, such as StepMania and Recisio KaraFun. It stores song lyrics and timing information for displaying the lyrics while a song is playing. LRC files include "Line Item Tags" that provide cue points to indicate when the lyrics should be displayed while the song is playing.
Windows	StepMania Recisio KaraFun Apple iTunes with MiniLyrics plugin Nullsoft Winamp with MiniLyrics plugin Microsoft Windows Media Player with VividLyrics Karaoke Plugin Dance With Intensity TTPlayer
macOS	StepMania Apple iTunes with MiniLyrics plugin iStar KaraTunes
Linux	StepMania

Can't open a LRC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.LRC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the LRC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support LRC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of LRC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a LRC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a LRC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a LRC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the LRC file is damaged.
Whether the LRC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the LRC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the LRC file format is incompletely.
Whether the LRC file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a LRC file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a LRC file.

If the LRC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.