> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.youka.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Change the Background Video

> Use your own image, video, or color as the karaoke background

Replace the default background with your own image, video, or a solid color from the Style Editor.

## Steps to change the background

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the project">
    Open the karaoke project you want to edit.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Style Editor">
    Go to **Edit > Style Editor**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Background section">
    Scroll to the **Background** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pick a background type">
    Choose **Video**, **Image**, or **Color**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload your file">
    Drag and drop your file onto the editor, or click **Choose File** to browse. The preview updates immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Background types

* **Video** — use the original video or upload a new MP4, WebM, or similar
* **Image** — upload a static image (PNG, JPG)
* **Color** — pick a solid color

## Background settings

Below the Background section you can fine-tune:

* **Blur** — soften the background to make lyrics pop
* **Brightness** — darken or lighten the background
* **Loop** — either loop the video or freeze on the last frame

<Warning>
  Changing the background only replaces the visuals. The audio stems (instrumental, vocals) stay from the original karaoke. To use different audio, go to **Audio > Import Stems** and import your new tracks separately.
</Warning>

## Tips for great backgrounds

* Use 1080p or higher source media
* Pick visuals that don't compete with the lyrics
* Abstract or slow-moving scenes read best
* Darker backgrounds make light-colored text easier to read