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5 Best Ways to Remove Audio from a Video without Losing Quality in Windows
Try out our expert solutions to get rid of sound from your files
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Updated onMarch 20, 2024
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Maybe you want to make a movie clear or to include your own track, the motivations can be diverse, but the outcome remains the same: sometimes it is necessary to remove audio from video.
And while there are some superpower video editing programs purposed for this task, many are so complex to use that it can be a bit overwhelming for the average user.
If you need to remove vocals from a video or audio, try one of these greatvocal removal software.
What is the best way to remove sound from a video on Windows 10?
For many years, Windows Movie Maker was the go-to app for users tired of noisy background sounds until Microsoft deprecated it.
Fortunately, there are some lighter and friendlier third-party sound removal tools that will help you easily mute a video.
Not only do they mute any distracting sounds that get recorded when one is creating a movie with a camera but also allow you to insert matching sounds.
Our team has been looking for the best methods to removeaudiofrom a video in Windows 10 and 11 and here are the shortlisted options.
We also included some online and free tools to do that so read our entire guide to learn how to remove audio from video.
How do I remove audio from an mp4 video?
1. Use Adobe Premiere Pro
Asuper-easyway to remove sound from video without a watermark is by using Adobe Premiere Pro. Give it a try and you’ll see that by yourself!
Adobe Premiere Pro
2. Use Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is a great video editing software tool, especially for casual users who often look for a simple method to split audio from video.
There are plenty of video conversion packages that can perform this task. However, this tool distinguishes itself by being straightforward and surprisingly quick in doing its work.
3. Use VLC Media Player
1.Download VLC Media Player for Windows.
2.Openthe VLC Player program.
3.Click onMedia(as shown), then press onConvert/Save.
4.SelectAddfrom the next screen.
5.Navigate to the current location of the video whose sound you want to remove. Select it from wherever it is then clickOpen.
6.Again, click onConvert/Save.
7.Under theProfilesection, click the wrench icon, then select a suitable profile (we recommend MP4/MOV) underEncapsulationand hit theCreatebutton.
8.Moving on, go to theVideo codectab, name the profile and enable (simply check) theKeep original video trackcheckbox, then clickCreate.
9.Next head over to theAudio codecand this time you will deactivate theAudioprovision by deselecting it.
10.It’s now time to choose where you want the new video file saved. ClickBrowsenext to theDestination File, select the desired location, type a fitting name for this file, and clickStart.
11.The app will now convert your original video and output it without its sound.
- You can now open the new file with VLC (or any other video player) to confirm that the sound is gone.
VLC is one of the best free cross-platform multimedia players that will not just play most multimedia files but also comes with significant video editing capabilities including an audio removal feature.
Using the VLC tool a perfect solution if you want to remove sound from a video for free on your Windows 10 device.
4. Use TunesKit AceMovi Video Editor
If you want to remove audio from MP4, then this is the fastest and simplest option.
5. Use Free Online AudioRemover
If you want to remove audio from videos online for free, there are many services that allow users to eliminate audio from videos easily without re-encoding them.
One such tool is the AudioRemover, a handy online sound remover that supports multiple video file formats such as MP4, AVI, and MOV included. However, our personal favorite is the Online UniConverter.
This tool is quick to remove sound from videos and it even handles watermark removal. Plus, it’s absolutely free and you can use it straight away, in your browser.
How can I remove audio from a video online without a watermark?
Since the stoppage of Movie Maker, the best way to removeaudio from MP4 or videos, in general,is to rely on third-party apps or online applications.
All the solutions listed above will get you the same result. The only thing left to do is to select the best one for you.
If your video is in MP4 format, you’re in luck because we also prepared a list including thebest MP4 to MP3 converters for PC.
What is your method of choice? Feel free to share your experience with us by reaching out in the comments section below.
More about the topics:Video Editors,Windows 10 Guides
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
