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# Create Karaoke from a URL

> Install the Youka Extension, download a song from a public URL, and create a karaoke project in Youka Online

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.

## 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

<Note>
  URL creation is available on computers. On a phone or tablet, download the media file first and use the regular file upload flow.
</Note>

## 1. Download the Youka Extension

1. Open the [Youka Extension download page](https://www.youka.io/extension).
2. Select **Windows**, **macOS**, or **Linux**.
3. Wait for the installer to finish downloading.

<Frame caption="Select your operating system and start the extension download.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/bTzgY_ny27LekGS2/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/01-download-extension.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=bTzgY_ny27LekGS2&q=85&s=cf201d1bb6416cda1038975e0f827dca" alt="Youka Extension download page with Windows, macOS, and Linux download choices" width="848" height="300" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/01-download-extension.jpg" />
</Frame>

## 2. Install and Open the Extension

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS">
    1. Open the downloaded `.dmg` file.
    2. Drag **Youka Extension** into **Applications**.
    3. Open **Applications**, then open **Youka Extension**.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows">
    1. Open the downloaded `.exe` file.
    2. Follow the installer until Youka Extension opens.
    3. Keep the extension running from the Windows system tray.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Linux">
    1. Open the downloaded `.deb` package with your software installer.
    2. Select **Install**.
    3. Open **Youka Extension** from your applications menu.

    You can also install it from a terminal:

    ```bash theme={null}
    sudo apt install ./youka-ext-linux-x64-0.0.1.deb
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## 3. Wait for the Extension to Be Ready

The extension opens Youka Online in your browser. Sign in if asked.

<Note>
  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.
</Note>

The first launch downloads required components. Keep **Youka Extension** open and wait on this page. The percentage and component name update while setup continues.

<Frame caption="Keep the extension open while the Initializing progress reaches 100%.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/04-initializing-extension.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV&q=85&s=2f7968f54c28cf178f92a0d324790cfb" alt="Youka Online extension status page showing initialization progress" width="1872" height="907" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/04-initializing-extension.jpg" />
</Frame>

Setup is finished when the browser status page says **Extension ready**. Keep **Youka Extension** open.

<Frame caption="Extension ready confirms that Youka Online is connected to the extension.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/V2RH1azWuhgX31zX/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/05-extension-ready.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=V2RH1azWuhgX31zX&q=85&s=cba729bed9d15e9203e03f207fb79244" alt="Youka Online status showing that the extension is ready" width="768" height="165" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/05-extension-ready.jpg" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  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**.
</Tip>

## 4. Open Create Karaoke from URL

1. Return to Youka Online.
2. Select **Create Karaoke Video** in the left sidebar.
3. Select **From URL**.

<Frame caption="Open Create Karaoke Video, then select From URL.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/V2RH1azWuhgX31zX/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/06-open-create-karaoke.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=V2RH1azWuhgX31zX&q=85&s=47fc60fa234403585ea803582032254d" alt="Youka Online with Create Karaoke Video highlighted in the sidebar and From URL selected" width="1500" height="650" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/06-open-create-karaoke.jpg" />
</Frame>

## 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**.

<Frame caption="Paste the URL, choose the format, then select Download.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/06-from-url.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV&q=85&s=5bffb0e175a9450b9dc0b7ec20ba8d26" alt="Youka Online From URL form with a public URL and Download button" width="1872" height="1659" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/06-from-url.jpg" />
</Frame>

## 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.

<Frame caption="Wait until both download and upload preparation finish.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/07-download-progress.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV&q=85&s=8da952ea7defa53ead7729a3a5d57cab" alt="Youka Online showing URL download progress" width="1872" height="1681" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/07-download-progress.jpg" />
</Frame>

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.

<Frame caption="The downloaded media and song title appear while Youka finishes preparing the file.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/08-download-complete.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV&q=85&s=dae8d05f064785247bb6e1dab4476df9" alt="Youka Online showing the downloaded media and filled song title while preparing the file" width="1872" height="1737" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/08-download-complete.jpg" />
</Frame>

## 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**.

<Frame caption="Complete the title and lyrics steps, then create the karaoke video.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/09-create-karaoke.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV&q=85&s=4e9dd8fa4799ab3a899f2b2cf0f9187c" alt="Completed Youka karaoke creation form with Create Karaoke Video button" width="1872" height="1604" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/09-create-karaoke.jpg" />
</Frame>

## 8. Wait for the Project

Youka opens a **Processing** page automatically. Keep this page open while the percentage increases.

<Frame caption="Wait on the Processing page while Youka generates the project.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/10-project-processing.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV&q=85&s=3b899d25a2622ca16c8d346f3bb8df86" alt="Youka Online project processing page with a completion percentage" width="1920" height="907" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/10-project-processing.jpg" />
</Frame>

The karaoke is ready when the player opens and the processing message is gone.

<Frame caption="The completed project is ready to play, edit, and export.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/youka/wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV/images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/11-project-ready.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=wNkfaDqoTSPqyyyV&q=85&s=4e03e99d3e036a08ab7a187eaf69f92f" alt="Completed karaoke project open in the Youka Online editor" width="1405" height="704" data-path="images/web/create-karaoke-from-url/11-project-ready.jpg" />
</Frame>

## 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](/en/web/create-karaoke).

## What to Do Next

* [Customize the project](/en/web/using-studio)
* [Correct lyrics timing](/en/web/manual-sync)
* [Export the karaoke video](/en/web/export-video)