Tips to open LRC file

Can't open the LRC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LRC files as well as a list of programs that support LRC files.

LRC file extension

File Name Lyrics Format
File Category Misc Files

The LRC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LRC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LRC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is LRC file?

The file with the extension LRC is the Misc Files file type. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Lyrics Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 8 other programs. The Winamp, iTunes, Windows Media Player, TTPlayer programs will also handle the file when the KaraTunes program does not fulfill its role.

How to open LRC file?

The main problem with Lyrics Format is that the LRC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open LRC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LRC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install KaraTunes

The first step is to check if the computer has the KaraTunes program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name KaraTunes in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file LRC.

Step 2. Create association of KaraTunes with LRC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LRC file still does not use the KaraTunes program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the LRC file with the KaraTunes application.

Step 3. Update KaraTunes to the latest version

If, despite the association of the KaraTunes program with the Lyrics Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LRC file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to LRC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file LRC or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected LRC file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of LRC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair LRC file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted LRC files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move LRC to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the LRC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the LRC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.