OpenSong

Notes

Songs & lyrics: Paste or import plain-text lyrics:

Lyrics found online can be pasted into a song using OpenSong's chord/lyric text format.

Songs & lyrics: Automatic lyrics import (e.g. SongSelect, online sources):

The built-in CCLI SongSelect import has been disabled because it broke; CCLI exports can be converted with the separate OpenSong Import Utility.

Songs & lyrics: Chord charts for musicians:

Chords transpose automatically, and lead sheets can print regular and capo chords together.

Songs & lyrics: Motion backgrounds behind lyrics:

Backgrounds are colours or images; a video background is only possible through a VideoLAN overlay preset (Windows).

Songs & lyrics: CCLI usage reporting:

Presented songs are logged with their CCLI numbers in an activity log; there is no direct CCLI submission.

Bible: Free translations included:

The KJV is included; other Bibles must be converted to OpenSong's own format (several are offered on the downloads page).

Slides & presentations: PowerPoint:

Drives an installed PowerPoint or LibreOffice Impress with live preview, or imports slides as image snapshots.

Slides & presentations: Plays slide animations & transitions:

Animations only play when OpenSong drives PowerPoint or Impress directly; imported snapshots are static.

Media: Video playback:

Video is played via an external VideoLAN (VLC) player launched from a slide.

Media: Audio playback:

Audio clips are played through the external VideoLAN (VLC) player.

Inputs & other sources: On-screen messages & alerts:

Alerts can be shown over the presentation, including via the API.

Multilingual: Interface in multiple languages:

The interface is available in about 20 languages.

Multilingual: Bilingual lyrics on screen:

Bilingual songs can render the second language in a different style.

Broadcast video: NDI:

NDI output is supported (disabled by default in recent builds).

Automation & extensibility: Network API (HTTP / WebSocket):

REST and WebSocket API for remote control and integrations.