Frequently Asked Questions

This is a known bug we are working on. Easy Fix: Press the 'Captions' button (Edit Text Icon) under the preview window and adjust the timing of the first word, then press 'Save' and 'Regenerate'.

Yes. You can generate, customize, preview, and download a full-length HD lyric video completely free. The free version includes a small watermark. To remove it, you can get the one-time Instant Pass upgrade.

No. There are no sign-ups, no logins, and no credit card required. Just upload your song and hit "Create My Free Video."

Three steps: (1) Upload your song. (2) The AI transcribes your lyrics and syncs them to the music automatically. (3) Preview your video, make any edits you want, and download. The whole process takes about 2 minutes.

Not at all. The AI handles the lyrics, timing, animation, and rendering. If you want to make changes, the built-in editor lets you adjust text and timing with simple drag-and-drop controls.

MakeLyricVideo.com runs in any modern browser on any device, iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, tablet. No app download needed.

Yes. Click "Edit Lyrics" to change any word. You can also adjust timing by dragging words on the timeline or entering exact start/end times. Hit "Regenerate" to apply your changes.

Background, animation style, lyrics text, and timing. The editor gives you control over the visual feel of your video without needing any design skills.

For major issues, regenerating the video fixes most cases. For small tweaks, go to the Edit Lyrics tab and drag words on the timeline, or manually enter start and end times. Press "Regenerate" to see the update.

Generation usually takes about 2 minutes. During peak hours it may take slightly longer. If nothing appears after 5 minutes, try refreshing and regenerating. If the issue persists, contact us.

The tool supports standard song lengths up to about 10 minutes. For longer tracks or special projects, contact our team at hello@makelyricvideo.com.

MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and more. Just upload your track and the system handles the rest.

Your lyric video exports as an MP4. Free exports are in HD with a watermark. The Instant Pass upgrade gives you Full HD (1080p) with the highest audio quality and no watermark.

The free tool generates widescreen (16:9) videos. Our Label Launch Kit includes pre-formatted vertical clips (9:16) for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, plus square (1:1) clips for Instagram feed.

We recommend keeping audio files under 100MB.

Full HD (1080p) export, no watermark, highest quality audio, commercial usage rights, and instant delivery. It's a one-time payment per video — no subscription.

No. It's a one-time payment per video export. Pay once, get your clean video, done.

Yes. Your video works on every major platform. Free exports require the watermark to stay visible and a credit to MakeLyricVideo.com in the description. Paid exports have no restrictions.

A complete visual rollout package designed to make your single release feel like a major-label drop, without the budget or the contracts. It includes a custom animated lyric video, Spotify Canvas loop, Apple Music motion cover, teaser clips, 'Out Now' promo clips, a custom thumbnail set, 10-day delivery, full commercial rights, and 2 revision rounds.

Independent artists who are serious about their release and want professional visuals across every platform, but don't have label backing or a big budget. No contracts. Pay once, own everything, use it however you want.

Absolutely. We work with independent artists, labels, and management teams on custom projects. Contact us at hello@makelyricvideo.com or call +1 (606) 227-4600.

Yes. If you have a release date coming up fast, reach out to our team immediately and we'll prioritize your project. Contact us at hello@makelyricvideo.com or call +1 (606) 227-4600.

You should only create lyric videos for songs you own or have permission to use. If it's your original music, you're good to go.

Yes. Free exports are yours to use with the watermark visible and credits in the description. Paid exports (Instant Pass or Label Launch Kit) come with full commercial rights — you own the video outright.

Yes, if you use the paid 'Remove Watermark, Instant Pass' license. This gives you commercial usage rights so you can monetize freely on YouTube and other platforms.

Yes. For free exports, just keep the watermark visible and include credits. For paid exports, you have full rights to edit, trim, repurpose, and use the video however you want.

Generic video editors like CapCut don't offer automatic lyric syncing, require manual editing, take significantly more time, and often come with complicated subscription models. MakeLyricVideo.com is purpose-built for lyric videos, backed by animators with 10+ years of specialized experience. You upload, the AI handles the rest.

It depends on what you need. For speed and affordability, MakeLyricVideo.com can't be beaten — a polished lyric video in 2 minutes, for free. For a fully custom studio-grade visual with bespoke animation and a complete release bundle, our Label Launch Kit or a custom project is the way to go.

Your song is stored for 48 hours from the moment you hit "Generate My Free Video", just long enough for you to preview, edit, and download. After that, it's automatically deleted. If you close the tab or miss the download window, even we can't recover it.

HD video processing takes time. Since we don't require accounts or logins, your email is the only way we can track your delivery and help you troubleshoot if anything goes wrong.

Free exports may have a short delay depending on server load. Instant Pass exports are delivered within 15 minutes.

Send us a message at hello@makelyricvideo.com. We usually respond within a few hours.