Not every song wants karaoke-style pops. Hatcut’s lyrics video generator offers three display modes — each changes pacing, retention, and how much text sits on screen at once.
Word by word
Best for rap, dancehall, and fast pop where syllables drive rhythm. Each token highlights in the active color as it is spoken. Great for Shorts where motion on every beat keeps scrollers watching.
Sentence by sentence
The default for most releases. One line or two short lines appear together — readable on phone screens without overwhelming the gradient background. Use for indie, R&B, and storytelling vocals.
Paragraph by paragraph
Shows a full stanza at once, swapping blocks when the section changes. Ideal for ballads, spoken-word intros, and worship where the audience reads ahead. Less flashy, more sing-along friendly.
Matching mode to platform
- TikTok / Reels: word or sentence, portrait export
- YouTube official lyric video: sentence or paragraph, landscape export
- Canvas / Spotify social: sentence mode, bold active color, 9:16 crop
Switch modes in the try studio before syncing — alignment regroups lyrics to match the selected granularity.
Open the Lyrics Video Generator and test all three on the same chorus.