> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Youka Desktop Legacy

> Documentation for the previous Youka Desktop application

<Note>
  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](/en/desktop).
</Note>

Youka Desktop Legacy creates karaoke from files or URLs, provides its own
project editor, and renders finished MP4 videos on your computer.

## 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your first karaoke">
    Import a local file or paste a URL. See [Video URL to
    karaoke](/en/desktop/youtube-to-karaoke) or [Create karaoke from a
    file](/en/desktop/create-from-file).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fix the lyrics">
    Fix typos, re-sync words, or split long lines. See [Edit the
    lyrics](/en/desktop/edit-lyrics) and [Fix lyrics
    sync](/en/desktop/fix-lyrics-sync).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the look">
    Pick a [background](/en/desktop/change-background-video) and tweak [subtitle
    positioning](/en/desktop/center-subtitles).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Render a finished video. See [Speed up
    downloads](/en/desktop/speed-up-download) if rendering is slow.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to

* [Video URL to karaoke](/en/desktop/youtube-to-karaoke) — turn any online video URL into a karaoke track
* [Create karaoke from a file](/en/desktop/create-from-file) — use a local audio or video file
* [Edit the lyrics](/en/desktop/edit-lyrics) — update lyrics and re-sync
* [Fix lyrics sync](/en/desktop/fix-lyrics-sync) — solutions for sync problems
* [Set up a duet](/en/desktop/setup-duet) — assign lines to different singers
* [Trim a karaoke video](/en/desktop/trim-video) — cut the start, end, or middle
* [Add a line break](/en/desktop/add-line-break) — split long lines
* [Adjust line length](/en/desktop/adjust-line-length) — fix lines that run off-screen
* [Change text to uppercase](/en/desktop/change-to-uppercase) — display lyrics in all caps
* [Style each singer differently](/en/desktop/multiple-singers-style) — give each singer their own look
* [Delete a karaoke](/en/desktop/delete-karaoke) — remove a project from the library
* [Keep the original vocals](/en/desktop/keep-original-vocals) — retain vocals on specific lines
* [Transfer your library](/en/desktop/transfer-library) — move projects to a new computer

## Customization

* [Change the background video](/en/desktop/change-background-video) — image, video, or color backgrounds
* [Add a background box to subtitles](/en/desktop/add-background-box) — improve readability
* [Center subtitles](/en/desktop/center-subtitles) — position lyrics on the screen

## Audio

* [Keep background vocals](/en/desktop/keep-background-vocals) — preserve choirs and harmonies

## Settings

* [Keyboard shortcuts](/en/desktop/keyboard-shortcuts) — speed up editing
* [Split model reference](/en/desktop/split-model) — pick the right audio separation model
* [Sync model reference](/en/desktop/sync-model) — pick the right sync model

## Troubleshooting

* [Fix incorrect font display in exports](/en/desktop/incorrect-font-display) — resolve rendering issues
* [Lyrics are out of sync](/en/desktop/lyrics-out-of-sync) — sync troubleshooting
* [Speed up downloads](/en/desktop/speed-up-download) — faster export settings

## Account

* [Cancel your subscription](/en/desktop/cancel-subscription) — cancel or reactivate