This documentation is for Youka Desktop Legacy, the previous desktop
application. It remains available for existing users, but new desktop
development is in Youka Desktop.
Home screen
- Create Karaoke Video — create a karaoke project from an uploaded file or URL.
- Create Lyric Video — create a video with the original audio and synchronized lyrics.
- Projects — edit, customize, and export your projects.
- Library — open your Youka Online library.
Getting started in 5 minutes
1
Create your first karaoke
Import a local file or paste a URL. See Video URL to
karaoke or Create karaoke from a
file.
2
Fix the lyrics
Fix typos, re-sync words, or split long lines. See Edit the
lyrics and Fix lyrics
sync.
3
Customize the look
Pick a background and tweak subtitle
positioning.
4
Export
Render a finished video. See Speed up
downloads if rendering is slow.
How to
- Video URL to karaoke — turn any online video URL into a karaoke track
- Create karaoke from a file — use a local audio or video file
- Edit the lyrics — update lyrics and re-sync
- Fix lyrics sync — solutions for sync problems
- Set up a duet — assign lines to different singers
- Trim a karaoke video — cut the start, end, or middle
- Add a line break — split long lines
- Adjust line length — fix lines that run off-screen
- Change text to uppercase — display lyrics in all caps
- Style each singer differently — give each singer their own look
- Delete a karaoke — remove a project from the library
- Keep the original vocals — retain vocals on specific lines
- Transfer your library — move projects to a new computer
Customization
- Change the background video — image, video, or color backgrounds
- Add a background box to subtitles — improve readability
- Center subtitles — position lyrics on the screen
Audio
- Keep background vocals — preserve choirs and harmonies
Settings
- Keyboard shortcuts — speed up editing
- Split model reference — pick the right audio separation model
- Sync model reference — pick the right sync model
Troubleshooting
- Fix incorrect font display in exports — resolve rendering issues
- Lyrics are out of sync — sync troubleshooting
- Speed up downloads — faster export settings
Account
- Cancel your subscription — cancel or reactivate