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Turn a public video or music URL into a karaoke project in Youka Online. This guide shows every screen from downloading the Youka Extension to opening the completed project.

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Before You Start

You need:
  • a Windows 64-bit, macOS, or Ubuntu computer
  • a supported desktop browser
  • a public video or music URL that you have permission to use
  • enough Youka credits to create the project
URL creation is available on computers. On a phone or tablet, download the media file first and use the regular file upload flow.

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1. Download the Youka Extension

  1. Open the Youka Extension download page.
  2. Select Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  3. Wait for the installer to finish downloading.
Youka Extension download page with Windows, macOS, and Linux download choices

Select your operating system and start the extension download.

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2. Install and Open the Extension

  1. Open the downloaded .dmg file.
  2. Drag Youka Extension into Applications.
  3. Open Applications, then open Youka Extension.

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3. Wait for the Extension to Be Ready

The extension opens Youka Online in your browser. Sign in if asked.
Chrome may ask whether Youka Online can find and connect to devices on your local network. Select Allow. Youka uses this permission to connect to the Youka Extension running on your computer.
The first launch downloads required components. Keep Youka Extension open and wait on this page. The percentage and component name update while setup continues.
Youka Online extension status page showing initialization progress

Keep the extension open while the Initializing progress reaches 100%.

Setup is finished when the browser status page says Extension ready. Keep Youka Extension open.
Youka Online status showing that the extension is ready

Extension ready confirms that Youka Online is connected to the extension.

If the page stays on Connecting, make sure Youka Extension is still open, confirm that your browser allows local network access for Youka Online, then refresh the page. You can also select Extension in the top-right corner and choose Check Connection.

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4. Open Create Karaoke from URL

  1. Return to Youka Online.
  2. Select Create Karaoke Video in the left sidebar.
  3. Select From URL.
Youka Online with Create Karaoke Video highlighted in the sidebar and From URL selected

Open Create Karaoke Video, then select From URL.

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5. Paste the URL

  1. Paste your public video or music URL into the https:// field.
  2. Choose Audio only for a standard karaoke project. Choose With video only when you also need the source video.
  3. Select Download.
Youka Online From URL form with a public URL and Download button

Paste the URL, choose the format, then select Download.

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6. Wait for the Download to Finish

Keep the page open while Youka downloads the source and prepares the media. The message changes as each stage finishes.
Youka Online showing URL download progress

Wait until both download and upload preparation finish.

The download is ready when Youka shows the downloaded media name and fills Song Title. Processing file… may appear briefly while the file is prepared; wait until the final Create Karaoke Video button is available.
Youka Online showing the downloaded media and filled song title while preparing the file

The downloaded media and song title appear while Youka finishes preparing the file.

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7. Choose Lyrics and Create the Karaoke

  1. Check the Song Title and edit it if needed.
  2. Choose one lyrics option:
    • I have lyrics — paste lyrics that match this exact version.
    • Auto-transcribe — let Youka detect the lyrics from the audio.
    • Skip for now — create the project and add lyrics later.
  3. Select the lyrics language when that option appears.
  4. Review the credit amount shown above the final button.
  5. Select Create Karaoke Video.
Completed Youka karaoke creation form with Create Karaoke Video button

Complete the title and lyrics steps, then create the karaoke video.

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8. Wait for the Project

Youka opens a Processing page automatically. Keep this page open while the percentage increases.
Youka Online project processing page with a completion percentage

Wait on the Processing page while Youka generates the project.

The karaoke is ready when the player opens and the processing message is gone.
Completed karaoke project open in the Youka Online editor

The completed project is ready to play, edit, and export.

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If a URL Does Not Download

  • Confirm the URL opens publicly without signing in.
  • Try an official audio upload or clean music video.
  • Private, age-restricted, removed, or region-blocked media may not work.
  • If the source blocks downloading, download a permitted MP3 or MP4 yourself and use Create Your First Karaoke.

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