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Convert Lyrics Format to EBU STL

Convert Lyrics Format to EBU STL

Converting from Lyrics Format (LRC) to Spruce STL (STL) while maintaining timing accuracy and subtitle content.

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About Lyrics Format to EBU STL Conversion

A quick guide to converting from Lyrics Format (.lrc) to EBU STL (.stl). Learn about format differences, what's preserved, and how to convert your subtitles.

    Key Differences Between Lyrics Format and EBU STL

    • Format Structure: Lyrics Format uses a lyrics timing format while EBU STL uses a professional broadcast format with header metadata
    • Styling Support: Lyrics Format supports basic text formatting while EBU STL includes broadcast-standard formatting
    • Software Compatibility: Lyrics Format is primarily used with undefined, undefined, undefined, while EBU STL is commonly used with undefined, undefined, undefined
    • Use Cases: Lyrics Format is typically used for music and karaoke, while EBU STL is preferred for broadcast television

Format Structure Examples

Lyrics Format Format Example

[ti:Song Title]
[ar:Artist Name]
[al:Album Name]
[length:03:45]

[00:00:01.00]First line of subtitle text
[00:00:05.00]Next subtitle block
[00:00:08.00]Another subtitle with multiple lines

EBU STL Format Example

//EBU STL Subtitle File
$FontName       = Arial
$FontSize       = 30
$ColorIndex     = 1
$TapeNumber     = 1
$PageNumber     = 1
$TotalPages     = 1
$MaxRows        = 11
$TimeCodeFormat = 1

00:00:01:00,00:00:04:00
First line of subtitle text
Second line of subtitle text

00:00:05:00,00:00:08:00
Next subtitle block

What's Preserved in Conversion

  • Timing information and synchronization
  • Text content and line breaks
  • Basic text formatting
  • Character encoding
  • Language identification

What's Lost in Conversion

  • Broadcast-specific features
  • Professional metadata
  • Teletext compatibility

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Compatible Software

Lyrics Format can be opened with:

EBU STL can be opened with:

Conversion Features with Checksub

  • Automatic Lyrics Format format detection
  • Precise timing conversion from Lyrics Format to EBU STL
  • Smart text formatting adaptation
  • Character encoding handling (UTF-8, Unicode)
  • Format-specific optimizations for EBU STL
  • Error checking and validation

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