Extract background music from video

Extract background music from video

February 25, 2026
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Extract background music from video is the “music-only” version of separation: you want the bed clean enough to reuse.
If you also need to remove music from video or take music out of video, you’ll still start the same way—separate first, then export the version you need.

When extracting the bed actually works

You’ll get the best results when:

  • the bed is steady (looped music, consistent soundtrack)

  • the voice sits clearly on top

  • there aren’t heavy sound effects glued to the bed

If the “music” includes crowd, FX, or ambience, your extracted bed may include leftovers.

A clean extraction workflow

Step 1: Separate with control

Use AI Music Separator so you can isolate the music bed as cleanly as possible.

Step 2: Inspect the music-only track

Listen for:

  • voice bleed

  • pumping artifacts

  • missing low end (sometimes separation thins bass)

If there’s mild bleed, it can still be usable under a new voiceover.

Step 3: Export in a reuse-friendly way

  • Use a lossless format if you can (WAV) for editing

  • Label clearly (clipname_music-only.wav)

Quick tip: keep a “safety mix”

Even if you want music-only, export:

  • music-only

  • the original mix (as reference)

  • a voice-first mix (in case you pivot).

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Last updated: February 25, 2026