Removing audio from a video can be useful in various situations, such as when you want to add different background music, eliminate unwanted noise, or create a silent video. This task can be done easily using different tools and software. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove audio from a video.
1. Using Online Tools
If you prefer not to download any software, there are online tools available that can help you remove audio from your video. One such tool is Clideo.
- Open Clideo: Go to the Clideo website (clideo.com) and select the “Mute Video” tool.
- Upload Your Video: Click the “Choose file” button to upload your video from your computer. You can also add videos from Google Drive, Dropbox, or by pasting a URL.
- Mute the Audio: Clideo will automatically mute the audio in your video. You can preview the video to ensure the audio is removed.
- Download the Video: Once you are satisfied, click the “Download” button to save the muted video to your computer.
2. Using VLC Media Player
VLC Media Player is a free, open-source media player that can also be used to remove audio from a video.
- Install VLC: Download and install VLC Media Player from the official website (videolan.org).
- Open VLC: Launch VLC Media Player and go to “Media” > “Convert/Save”.
- Add Your Video: Click the “Add” button to select the video from which you want to remove the audio.
- Convert and Save: Click “Convert/Save” at the bottom of the window.
- Select the Profile: In the “Profile” section, select “Video – H.264 + MP3 (MP4)”.
- Edit Profile: Click the wrench icon next to the profile to edit it. Go to the “Audio codec” tab and uncheck the “Audio” box.
- Start the Conversion: Click “Save” and then “Start” to begin the conversion process. VLC will create a new video file without audio.
3. Using Windows Movie Maker
If you are using a Windows computer, you can use Windows Movie Maker to remove audio from a video.
- Open Windows Movie Maker: Launch Windows Movie Maker and import the video by clicking the “Add videos and photos” button.
- Mute the Audio: Select the video in the timeline and click on the “Video Tools” tab. In the “Edit” section, find the “Video Volume” button and drag the slider all the way to the left to mute the audio.
- Save the Video: Click “File” > “Save movie” and choose your desired format. The saved video will be without audio.
4. Using iMovie (Mac Users)
For Mac users, iMovie is a great tool to remove audio from a video.
- Open iMovie: Launch iMovie and create a new project. Import the video you want to edit by clicking the “Import Media” button.
- Detach the Audio: Drag the video to the timeline, right-click on it, and select “Detach Audio”. This will separate the audio from the video.
- Delete the Audio: Click on the detached audio track and press “Delete” on your keyboard.
- Export the Video: Go to “File” > “Share” > “File” to export the video without audio.
5. Using Mobile Apps
If you prefer to edit videos on your mobile device, there are several apps available:
- InShot: Available on iOS and Android, InShot allows you to mute the audio in your video easily. Import your video, tap on the “Volume” icon, and set the volume to zero. Save the video without audio.
- KineMaster: Another popular app available on iOS and Android. Import your video, tap on the video layer, and select “Extract Audio”. Delete the extracted audio layer and export the video without sound.