> ## 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.

# Using the Studio Editor

> Customize your karaoke with the Studio's powerful editing tools

The Studio is where you customize and preview your karaoke video before exporting.

## Opening the Studio

1. Go to **Projects**
2. Click on any completed project
3. You're now in the Studio

## Studio Layout

The Studio has three main areas:

* **Video Preview** — See your karaoke video in real-time
* **Settings Panels** — Customize your karaoke (right side or below on mobile)
* **Playback Controls** — Play, pause, and navigate through your video

## Settings Panels

Click each panel to expand its options:

### Background

Choose what appears behind your lyrics:

* Solid color
* Gradient
* Image
* Video

Learn more: [Change Background](/en/web/change-background)

### Text Style

Customize how your lyrics look:

* Font family and size
* Colors for active and inactive text
* Outline and shadow effects

Learn more: [Customize Text Style](/en/web/customize-text-style)

### Layout

Control how lyrics appear on screen:

* Layout type (Karaoke, Scrolling, Single, Duet, Chords)
* Number of visible lines
* Screen position

Learn more: [Layout Options](/en/web/layout-options)
Study workflow: [Learn Songs with Chord Track](/en/web/chord-track)

### Overlays

Add extra elements to your video:

* Title card at the start
* Lead-in countdown dots
* Progress bar during instrumental breaks
* Logo watermark

### Audio

Adjust the audio mix:

* Instrumental volume
* Vocal volume (for practice mode)
* Playback speed

Learn more: [Audio Mix](/en/web/audio-mix)

### Trim

Cut the beginning or end of your song:

* Set a start time
* Set an end time

## Saving Your Changes

Your changes are saved automatically. Look for the save indicator in the header:

* **Saving...** — Changes are being saved
* **Saved** — All changes are saved
* **Unsaved changes** — You have unsaved edits

## Previewing Your Video

Use the playback controls at the bottom:

* **Play/Pause** — Start or stop playback
* **Progress bar** — Click to jump to any point
* **Skip buttons** — Jump forward or back 10 seconds
* **Fullscreen** — View in fullscreen mode

## Exporting

When you're happy with your karaoke, click **Export** in the top right to download your video.

Learn more: [Export and Download](/en/web/export-video)