What is Youka?
Youka separates the vocals from any audio file or URL, syncs the lyrics word-by-word, and renders a finished karaoke video you can edit, export, and share. The same pipeline is available in the browser, on the desktop, and over a public API. Youka Live is a separate native Mac app. It continuously separates system audio into vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments so you can change the mix during playback without preparing a project or exporting a file.Which should I use?
Youka Online
Create and edit karaoke in your browser. Best for quick one-offs,
browser-based workflows, and the Studio editor.
Youka Desktop
All of Youka Online in an installed app, with URL creation, free export on
your computer, and opt-in offline playback for selected finished videos.
Youka Live
Control vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments while audio plays on
your Mac. Best for practice, rehearsal, and live karaoke playback.
CLI
Automate the full pipeline from scripts. Best for batch jobs and local
render workflows.
SDK
Call Youka from Node.js or Bun. Best for building karaoke features into your
own product.
API
Call the public REST API from any language. Best for service-to-service
integrations.
AI Agents
Operating rules and workflow patterns for agents driving Youka
automatically.
New to Youka?
1
Pick your surface
Most first-time users start with Youka Online. If
you want an installed workflow, start with Youka
Desktop. To control music while it is playing,
start with Youka Live. Developers usually start
with the CLI.
2
Create your first karaoke
Upload a file or paste a URL. Youka separates the stems, syncs lyrics, and
renders a preview.
3
Customize the look
Pick a background, adjust the subtitle style, and trim the song.
4
Export
Download the finished video or share a playback link.
Popular guides
- Create your first karaoke (web) — upload a song and export in minutes
- Using the Studio editor — edit lyrics, timing, layout, and styling in the browser
- Create from a video URL in Desktop — use the built-in URL workflow
- Get started with Youka Live — control four stems from audio playing on your Mac
- Free export in Desktop — render on your computer without export credits
- Offline playback in Desktop — save selected finished videos for offline use
- CLI quickstart — automate the full pipeline from your terminal
- SDK quickstart — create a project from Node.js in a few lines