Mute Video
Upload a video and strip out the audio track entirely. The video stream is copied without re-encoding, so the process is fast and the video quality is preserved exactly. The output is an MP4 file with no audio.
This is useful for removing background noise, music, or conversations from a video before adding a new voiceover, for creating silent loops for presentations or digital signage, or for reducing file size when the audio isn't needed.
Everything runs in your browser using ffmpeg.wasm — your video is never uploaded to a server.
By The Paper Room Editorial Team — Video Tools
Frequently asked questions
Does muting re-encode the video?▼
No. The video stream is copied without re-encoding (-c:v copy), so the process is fast and lossless. Only the audio track is discarded.
Can I add new audio to the muted video later?▼
Yes. The output is a standard MP4 without an audio track. You can add audio using any video editor, or combine it with an audio file using ffmpeg or similar tools.
Will this reduce the file size?▼
Yes — the file will be smaller by roughly the size of the audio track. For a typical video, audio accounts for 5-15% of the file size, so you'll see a modest reduction.