How to Remove Sound from Videos in Windows 11

Windows 11 comes with a built-in video editor called Clipchamp, which you can use for free. This tool allows you to easily remove sound from videos, trim clips, apply 3D effects, and perform various other editing tasks. If you’re looking for a free method to remove audio from a video in Windows 11, Clipchamp is a great option.

1. Remove Sound Using the Default Video Editor

Here’s how to remove audio from a video using Clipchamp:

1. Open the Windows search and type Video Editor or Microsoft Clipchamp, then select the app from the results.
2. Click on the New Video Project button on the main screen.
3. Name your project and click OK.
4. Once your project is created, click the Add button and select the video from which you want to remove the audio.
5. Drag the video into the Storyboard section of the project library.
6. To mute the audio, click the small speaker icon on your video thumbnail at the bottom.
7. A volume slider will appear; drag it all the way to the bottom to mute the audio.
8. After muting, click the Finish video button in the top-right corner.
9. In the export prompt, select your desired video quality and click the Export button.

Adding Background Music to a Video

You can also add background music using Clipchamp. Follow these steps:

1. After muting the audio, click on the Background Music option in the top-right corner.
2. Choose the music you want to add in the prompt that appears. You can preview the tracks before adding them. Adjust the music volume and click Done.
3. To add your custom music, click the Custom Audio button at the top.
4. In the custom audio pane, click Add the audio file and select the music file you want to include.
5. Click the small speaker icon on your video thumbnail to adjust additional settings.
6. Once you’re satisfied, click Done.
7. Finally, click on the Finish video button in the top-right corner.
8. In the finish video prompt, select your video quality and click Export.

2. Remove Audio in Windows Using VLC Media Player

If you have VLC Media Player installed, you can easily remove the audio from any video without needing dedicated editing software. Here’s how:

1. Open VLC Media Player on your Windows computer.
2. Click on Media > Convert/Save without playing any video.
3. In the Open Media prompt, click Add and select the video you want to edit. Then click Convert/Save.
4. In the Convert window, click the Settings icon next to the Profile field.
5. Switch to the Audio codec tab and uncheck the box next to Audio. Click Create when done.
6. Select the destination for your output file in the Convert window, then click Start.

VLC will begin converting your video, effectively removing the audio from the selected file.

3. Remove Audio from Video Using Third-Party Video Editors

For a more advanced video editing experience, consider using third-party video editing software. While the built-in video editor in Windows 11 is suitable for basic tasks, professional tools can provide more features and better control.

There are numerous video editing options available for Windows. You can refer to our article on the best video editors for Windows to find the right tool for your editing needs.

After downloading your chosen video editor, be sure to check the manual provided on the official website to learn how to remove audio from your videos. Learn More