How to Remove Audio from Video: Easy Methods for Any Device

Microsoft now recommends Clipchamp as its video editor for Windows. It comes pre-installed on Windows 11, can be installed on Windows 10, and also has a browser version for Edge and Chrome. The free personal tier can export up to 1080p, while 4K export requires an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription or Clipchamp Premium.

Step 1. Search for "Clipchamp" in Windows, or open the web editor in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

Step 2. Choose "Create a new video" and click "Import media" to add your clip.

Step 3. Drag the video to the timeline. Select the clip and use the speaker/volume control to mute its audio.

Step 4. Click "Export" and choose a resolution. Clipchamp exports finished videos as MP4, so use another method below if you need to keep a different container format.

WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory is a free Windows video converter and editor with no watermark. It is a practical choice when an editor rejects your source file or when you want direct control over the audio track. It handles mainstream video formats and codecs and can output common containers such as MP4, MOV, MKV, and AVI. You can also queue multiple files for conversion and use its basic trim, crop, rotate, merge, and audio tools.

Download the program and follow these steps:

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Step 1. Launch the app and open the "Converter" module. Click "+ Add Files" to import your video.

Step 2 (Optional). Open the output format list and choose the format or device profile you need. If there is no reason to change formats, use a suitable profile close to your source and keep the video settings appropriate for your project.

Step 3. Remove or mute the audio.

Option 1. Open the audio-track drop-down for the file and deselect the soundtrack. This is the better option when you want the output without that audio track.

Option 2. Open "Parameter settings" and set the volume to 0 if you only need the video to be silent.

Step 4. Choose an output folder and click "Run".

VLC is more than a media player. Its Convert/Save workflow can create a copy of a video without an audio stream. This is useful for common files such as MP4, WebM, MOV, or AVI, although the exact result depends on the profile and codecs you choose.

Step 1. Open VLC and go to "Media" > "Convert / Save". Add your video and click "Convert / Save" again.

Step 2. Choose a suitable conversion profile, then click the wrench icon to edit the profile.

Step 3. Open the "Audio codec" tab and disable the audio option. Save the profile settings.

Step 4. Set the destination file and click "Start".

iMovie is Apple's free video editor for Mac and can detach the audio from a video clip so you can delete or edit it separately. If iMovie is not installed, you can get it from the App Store.

Step 1. Launch iMovie and click "Create New" > "Movie". Then choose "Import Media" to add your video.

Step 2. Drag the video to the timeline. Select the clip and choose "Modify" > "Detach Audio" (or right-click the clip and choose the detach option).

Step 3. Select the separated audio clip below the video and press "Delete".

Step 4. Continue editing if needed. When finished, click the share icon, choose "Export File", adjust the export settings, and save the new video.

QuickTime Player is built into macOS and has a direct command for creating a video-only file. It is a good choice when you do not need a full editor.

Step 1. Open the video in QuickTime Player.

Step 2. Choose "Edit" > "Remove Audio". The open document is now video-only.

Step 3. Use the File menu to save or export the edited video to a new file.

For a reliable way to remove the sound on iPhone, use iMovie. It can either mute the clip or detach its audio so you can delete the audio portion separately.

Step 1. Open iMovie, create a Movie project, and add the video to the timeline.

Step 2. Tap the video clip, choose the Actions button, and tap "Detach". A separate audio clip appears below the video.

Step 3. Select the detached audio clip and delete it. If you only need silence, you can instead open the Audio control for the video clip and tap the Mute button.

Step 4. Tap "Done" and share or save the finished video.

Some iOS versions and iPhone models expose a speaker or audio control when you edit a regular video in Photos. If that control appears, tap it to mute the clip and then tap "Done". The exact Photos controls can vary by iOS version and video type, so use iMovie above if you do not see a mute option.

Most Android phones provide basic video controls in the Gallery, Photos, or manufacturer-provided editor. The labels differ across Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, and other devices, but the usual workflow is similar.

Step 1. Open the video in your Gallery or Photos app and tap "Edit".

Step 2. Look for a speaker, volume, audio, or soundtrack control and set the original video sound to mute or 0.

Step 3. Save the edit or save a copy. If your built-in editor has no audio control, use a mobile editor such as Canva or transfer the video to a desktop tool above.

If your video is already part of a Canva project, there is no need to move it to a separate editor. Canva can mute a portion or the entire clip on desktop, iPhone, and Android, and you can add a replacement soundtrack afterward if needed.

Step 1. Open a video design in Canva and upload your clip, then place it on the timeline.

Step 2. Select the video. Open the speaker/volume control and drag the volume to 0 or click the mute icon.

Step 3. Add a new music or voice track if needed, then use "Share" > "Download" to export the finished video.

Premiere Pro is not a free audio remover, so it makes the most sense if you are already editing a project there. It gives you precise control over linked video and audio clips, and removing audio from the sequence does not delete the original source media.

Step 1. Import the video and drag it to the Timeline.

Step 2. Select the linked clip and choose "Clip" > "Unlink". Alternatively, hold Alt on Windows or Option on macOS and click only the audio portion of a linked clip.

Step 3. Select the audio clip on the Timeline and press "Delete".

Step 4. Continue editing or export the sequence with the video settings you need.

AudioRemover is a simple browser tool that removes the audio from a video without re-encoding the video stream. At the time of writing, its site accepts files up to 500 MB and lists common formats such as MP4, AVI, WMV, and MOV.

Step 1. Visit AudioRemover.com.

Step 2. Click "Browse", choose your video, and click "Upload Video".

Step 3. When processing is complete, download the video-only file. The service states that uploaded files are removed from its server after a few hours.

Ezgif has a dedicated Mute Video tool that strips the soundtrack from many common video containers, including MP4, WebM, AVI, MKV, MOV, and others. Its current upload limit is 200 MB, and the site says uploaded files are deleted after one hour.

Step 1. Open Ezgif's "Mute video" tool and choose your file.

Step 2. Upload the video and click "Mute video!" after it finishes loading.

Step 3. Save the processed video to your device.