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

# Desktop App

> Create, edit, and export karaoke projects with the Youka desktop app

Install Youka on your computer to create karaoke from files or URLs, edit with keyboard shortcuts, customize the style, and export high-quality MP4 videos. The desktop app uses Youka for karaoke creation and renders the final export on your computer.

## 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