Poweramp Lyrics: How to Add Synced LRC Files
Poweramp can show synced lyrics from sidecar .lrc files. Here is
where the file goes, how to match the filename, what to check when lyrics do
not appear, and how to make your own.
How Poweramp handles lyrics
Poweramp can display lyrics from embedded tags and from sidecar
.lrc files. For synced lyrics, the sidecar file is the most
predictable option: it is plain text, easy to edit, and does not depend on
the tag editor.
Poweramp looks for the lyrics file next to the audio, matched by filename.
The base name has to match: song.mp3 pairs with
song.lrc.
Where to put the .lrc file
- Put the
.lrcin the same folder as the audio file. -
Match the filename, only the extension differs:
song.mp3+song.lrc. - Run a rescan in Poweramp’s library settings if the lyrics do not appear right away.
- If the file still does not show, check that Poweramp can access that folder under Android’s storage permissions.
Why Poweramp is not showing the lyrics
- The base name does not match exactly.
- The lyrics file is in a different folder.
- The extension is
.lrc.txtinstead of.lrc. - Poweramp has not rescanned the folder since you added the file.
- The file is not valid timed LRC, or the encoding is wrong.
- The track is in a library Poweramp cannot access after a storage change.
Fixing drift in Poweramp
If the whole file is consistently early or late, you have an offset problem.
Poweramp has supported the LRC [offset:] tag in some builds, but
its handling has varied, and the sign convention is not consistent across
players. The reliable fix is to shift the timestamps in the file itself and
re-export.
If only part of the song drifts, do not use a global offset. Nudge the affected lines or retime that section. How to fix out-of-sync lyrics covers both approaches.
Making your own LRC for Poweramp
When a synced file is not available, make one. Load the audio in Lyricron,
add the lyrics, tap through the song, and download the .lrc.
Drop it next to the audio with a matching name and Poweramp will pick it up
after a rescan. See
how to sync lyrics to a song for the full
walkthrough.
FAQ
Does Poweramp support LRC files?
Yes, it can show sidecar LRC lyrics and embedded lyrics. The sidecar file is the easier format to edit.
Where do I put LRC files for Poweramp?
In the same folder as the audio file, with the same base name:
song.mp3 and song.lrc.
Why is Poweramp not reading my LRC file?
Check the filename, folder, extension, encoding, and rescan the library. If the file is valid, Poweramp may not have permission to the folder.
Related guides
Make an .lrc for Poweramp
Time your track, export the .lrc, and rescan your library.