Adding Lyrics to Your Video in CapCut PC

CapCut for Windows lets you add lyrics directly to your video using the text tool and the built-in captions feature. You can type lyrics manually, sync them to your audio, and position them anywhere on the screen. The process takes just a few clicks once you understand where each tool lives in the editor.

The fastest way is to use the Text tool to create individual text boxes for each line of lyrics, then adjust their timing so they appear and disappear in sync with the music. You can also use the Captions feature if you want CapCut to generate text automatically from your audio, though you'll need to edit the results to match your actual lyrics.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your video in CapCut, click the Text button in the left toolbar, and type your first line of lyrics into a new text box.
  • Adjust the duration of each text box by dragging its edges on the timeline so the lyrics appear and disappear in time with the music.
  • Position text boxes on the screen by dragging them, and change their size, color, and font using the editing panel on the right.
  • Add multiple text boxes for different lines of lyrics, stacking them vertically or placing them wherever you want them to appear.
  • Preview your video by pressing the play button to check that lyrics sync correctly with the audio before you export.

Step-by-Step: Adding Lyrics with the Text Tool

Start by opening your video project in CapCut. Make sure your audio track (the song with lyrics) is already in the timeline. On the left side of the screen, you'll see a toolbar with buttons for different tools. Click the Text button — it looks like the letter "A".

A new text box will appear in the center of your video. Type the first line of your lyrics into this box. You can type as much or as little as you want in each box; many users create one box per line of lyrics so they can time each one separately. Once you've typed the text, click outside the box or press Enter to confirm it.

Now look at the timeline at the bottom of the screen. Your text box appears as a colored block on the timeline. This block shows how long the text will stay visible. To make the text appear and disappear in sync with the music, drag the left edge of the text block to where you want it to start, and drag the right edge to where you want it to end. If you want the lyrics to appear at the 5-second mark and disappear at the 8-second mark, position the block accordingly.

To adjust the appearance of your text, look at the right side of the screen. You'll see options to change the font, size, color, and alignment. Click on any of these to customize how your lyrics look. You can also drag the text box around the video preview to position it exactly where you want it to appear.

Adding Multiple Lines of Lyrics

For a full song, you'll need to add many text boxes — one for each line or section of lyrics. Repeat the process: click Text, type the next line, and position it on the timeline. Each text box is independent, so you can time them separately and place them in different locations on the screen.

A common approach is to stack lyrics vertically down the center of the video, with each line appearing and disappearing as it's sung. Another option is to place all lyrics in the same spot and let them replace each other as the song progresses. Experiment with what looks best for your video.

If you have many lines to add, this process takes time, but it gives you complete control over timing and placement. Some users create a template with their preferred font, size, and color, then duplicate text boxes and edit only the words and timing for each new line.

Using the Captions Feature for Automatic Lyrics

CapCut also has a Captions feature that can generate text from your audio automatically. Click the Captions button in the left toolbar. CapCut will analyze your audio and create text boxes for what it hears. This is faster than typing manually, but the results are not always accurate, especially with singing or music.

After CapCut generates captions, you'll need to edit them to match your actual lyrics. Click on each caption block in the timeline and correct the text in the editing panel. You can also adjust the timing and appearance the same way you would with manually created text boxes.

The captions feature works best with clear speech. With music and singing, expect to spend time fixing errors. If your song has lyrics that are hard to understand or heavily accented, manual typing may be faster and more accurate.

Syncing Lyrics to the Beat

Accurate timing makes the difference between lyrics that feel natural and ones that feel off. Play your video and watch where each line of lyrics should start and stop. Pause the playback at the exact moment a new line begins, and note the timestamp shown at the bottom of the screen. Use that timestamp to position your text box on the timeline.

A helpful trick is to zoom in on the timeline so you can see smaller time intervals. Look for the zoom controls at the bottom of the timeline — you can drag the slider to zoom in and out. When zoomed in, you can position text boxes with more precision.

Test your timing by playing the video. If a line of lyrics appears too early or too late, drag the text block left or right on the timeline to adjust it. Small adjustments of half a second can make a big difference in how natural the lyrics feel.

Styling and Formatting Your Lyrics

Once your lyrics are timed correctly, you can make them look polished. In the right panel, you'll find options for font, size, color, and effects. Choose a font that's straightforward to read — avoid very thin or decorative fonts that might be hard to see against your video background.

Consider the contrast between your text color and the video behind it. Light text on a dark background or dark text on a light background is easiest to read. If your video has varying brightness, you can add a shadow or outline to the text to make it stand out. These options are usually in the text formatting panel.

You can also add animations to your lyrics so they fade in, slide in, or pop onto the screen. Click on a text box and look for the animation options — usually labeled as "Effects" or "Animations" in the right panel. Keep animations subtle so they don't distract from the lyrics themselves.

Exporting Your Video with Lyrics

Once you're happy with your lyrics, timing, and styling, you're ready to export. Click the Export button, usually found in the top right corner of the screen. CapCut will ask you to choose a resolution and frame rate. For most purposes, 1080p at 30 fps is a good standard choice.

Choose where you want to save the file on your computer, give it a name, and click Export. CapCut will process your video and create a new file with all your text, effects, and audio included. The time this takes depends on your video length and your computer's speed — anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes.

After export is complete, you can upload your video to social media, share it with friends, or edit it further in another program if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import lyrics from a file instead of typing them?

CapCut does not have a built-in feature to import lyrics from a text file or lyrics database. You'll need to type them manually or copy and paste them from another source. If you copy and paste, you can paste an entire block of lyrics into one text box, then break it into separate boxes for better timing control.

What if my lyrics don't sync perfectly with the audio?

Zoom in on the timeline to see smaller time intervals, then drag each text box left or right to adjust its timing. Play the video repeatedly and make small adjustments until the lyrics feel natural. If a line is consistently off, it may be because the audio itself has a slight delay — check your audio track's timing in the timeline.

Can I make different lines of lyrics appear in different colors?

Yes. Each text box is independent, so you can change the color of one line without affecting others. Click on a text box, then use the color option in the right panel to change its color. This lets you create rainbow lyrics or highlight certain lines in a different color.

How do I remove a line of lyrics I no longer want?

Click on the text box in the timeline or on the video preview, then press the Delete key. The text box will be removed from your project. You can also right-click on the text box and select Delete from the menu.

Can I add lyrics to a video that already has captions or subtitles?

Yes. Your lyrics will be separate text boxes, so they can coexist with any captions or subtitles already in the video. You can position them in different areas of the screen or adjust their timing so they don't overlap, depending on what you prefer.