Want to sing your favourite song but can’t find a backing track? You can make a karaoke version of any song yourself in seconds — for free — by removing the vocals with AI. You’ll get a clean instrumental to sing over, and you can even pull out the original vocal as a guide. Here’s how.
The fast way: upload the song to our free AI Vocal Remover and download the instrumental. Full walkthrough below, plus how to add lyrics.
How to make a karaoke track — step by step
- Upload the song to the AI Vocal Remover (MP3, WAV, M4A and more).
- Click Remove Vocals with AI. In 15–45 seconds you’ll get two tracks: the instrumental (your karaoke backing) and the isolated vocal.
- Preview and download the instrumental as an MP3.
- Add lyrics (optional) so you can follow along — see below.
Why AI beats old karaoke tricks
Classic “vocal remover” apps use centre-channel cancellation: since lead vocals sit dead-centre, they subtract whatever’s identical in the left and right channels. It’s quick but leaves vocal bleed, thins out bass and drums, and needs a true stereo file. An AI vocal remover uses a trained model (Demucs) that actually recognises the voice, so the instrumental is far cleaner — and it works even on mono. If you want an instant, fully-private option for stereo tracks, the centre-channel Vocal Remover is still there.
How to add lyrics to your karaoke track
To sing along, you need the words on screen. Two easy ways:
- Find existing lyrics for the song and keep them open, or
- Generate them from the vocal. Take the isolated vocal the tool gives you and run it through our AI Transcription tool — you’ll get the lyrics as text, and can even export timed SRT subtitles to overlay on a video.
Tips for a better karaoke track
- Use a good-quality source. A clean, well-mixed track separates more cleanly than a low-bitrate rip.
- Want the full band separated? Use the AI Stem Splitter to get drums and bass on their own too — handy for remixes or mash-ups.
- Practise your pitch. Recording your own take? Polish it afterwards with the free Auto-Tune tool.
- Respect copyright. Making a karaoke version for personal practice is fine; check licensing before publishing a cover commercially.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a karaoke version of a song for free?
Upload the song to an AI vocal remover, remove the vocals, and download the instrumental. Our AI Vocal Remover does it free in seconds, with no signup.
Can I remove vocals from any song?
Yes, from most songs — mono or stereo. Results are cleanest on well-mixed, higher-quality tracks; heavily effected or very noisy vocals are harder to separate perfectly.
How do I add the lyrics?
Find the lyrics online, or transcribe the isolated vocal (which the tool also gives you) with an AI transcription tool to get the words as text or timed SRT subtitles.
Is the instrumental good enough to perform with?
For practice and casual performance, yes — AI separation produces clean, usable instrumentals. For a professional release you may still want an official instrumental where one exists.
Do I get the vocals too?
Yes — you get both the karaoke instrumental and the isolated acapella, so you can use the vocal as a guide or for a remix.
What formats can I use?
Upload MP3, WAV, M4A/AAC, OGG or FLAC. The tracks download as MP3.
