Mute / remove audio
Strip the audio track from a video. Keeps original quality (stream copy).
Drop a video here
or click to choose · MP4 / MOV / WebM up to 100 MB
Choose fileHow muting actually works
"Muting" a video file means removing the audio stream from the container, not silencing the audio. The video stream is copied byte-for-byte (no re-encoding), and the resulting file plays exactly as before but with no sound. Because there is no re-encode step, this is fast (limited by disk speed, not CPU) and lossless - the picture quality is identical to your original.
Under the hood: this tool runs ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -c:v copy -an output.mp4 via WebAssembly in your browser. The -c:v copy flag preserves the video stream as-is; the -an flag tells ffmpeg to skip audio. No upload happens; the file never leaves your device.
Common reasons to mute a video
- Background-music copyright. Stripping music before uploading to YouTube, Instagram, or LinkedIn avoids the platform's automated copyright system flagging or muting your post for you. Add a fresh royalty-free track in the editor of your choice.
- Wind / mic noise on phone footage. Outdoor clips often have unusable audio. Mute first, then layer ambient sound or voiceover on top in a video editor.
- Privacy. Background conversation, names, or location-revealing audio (school bell, store PA system) can be removed before sharing publicly.
- Smaller file size. Removing the audio stream typically saves 5-15% of file size depending on the audio bitrate. Useful for tight email attachment limits and slow networks.
- Looping clips. Background videos on landing pages and hero sections are usually muted by browser autoplay policies anyway. Stripping audio at the file level avoids loading bytes that will never play.
- Memes and edits. Reaction edits and meme repackaging often need a clean visual track to lay new audio on top of.
What this tool does NOT do
Three adjacent operations need different tools:
- Lower the volume but keep audio - that needs an audio-filter pass, not a strip. Use a video editor (CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere) for partial volume changes.
- Mute a section of audio - same: timeline-level audio editing, not a stream-copy operation.
- Replace the audio track - mute first with this tool, then use a video editor to add the new audio on top.
Common questions
Is Mute / remove audio free to use?
Yes. The tool runs in your browser at no cost, with no signup required.
Where is the math performed?
Calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs do not leave your device.
Are the rates and rules current?
We update sources when published rates change. For high-stakes decisions, verify against the official source linked on this page.