How to add karaoke captions on YouTube and Netflix

Last updated May 4, 20264 min read
Quick answer

Karaoke captions sync each line to the music with active highlighting. In the current release, Karaoke Mode is available on YouTube and Netflix, with more sites coming soon.

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Install VidBar

    Karaoke mode is included in VidBar. Add it from the Chrome Web Store.

    FeatureKaraoke modeInstallChrome Web Store
  2. 2
    Step 2

    Open a supported video

    Use YouTube or Netflix for Karaoke Mode today. Support for more sites is rolling out soon.

    SiteYouTubeSiteNetflixFeatureKaraoke Mode
  3. 3
    Step 3

    Open the karaoke panel

    In the VidBar toolbar, click the karaoke icon to open the panel.

    Featurekaraoke panelFeaturekaraoke icon
  4. 4
    Step 4

    Pick or paste lyrics

    VidBar finds known lyrics for popular tracks, or paste an LRC file.

    Featurelyrics
  5. 5
    Step 5

    Style the captions

    Pick a font, size, glow, and active-line color. Pin presets per site.

    Featurecaptions
  6. 6
    Step 6

    Sing along

    The active line highlights in real time as the video plays.

Frequently asked questions

  • Where do the lyrics come from?

    VidBar matches public lyrics by track, or you can paste your own LRC.

  • Which sites support Karaoke Mode right now?

    Karaoke Mode is available on YouTube and Netflix today. Vimeo, Twitch, and other HTML5 video sites are planned for later support.

Try VidBar on a live video

Open the interactive demo to test karaoke, speed, filters, audio tools, and export before installing.

Try the demo

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