Take music out of video

Take music out of video is a common short-form edit: you want the voice clear for reels, interviews, and talking-head clips.
If you’re also trying to remove background music from video and remove music from video, the fastest path is trim → preview → mix.

The fastest short-form workflow

1) Trim first (save time)

Clip only the part you’ll publish with Audio Cutter.

2) Separate for a quick preview

Run a fast split with Music Separation.

3) Make a voice-first mix

For reels, you usually don’t need perfection—just clarity:

• voice up

• bed down

• quick phone test

If it still sounds messy, switch to AI Music Separator for more control.

Export settings that work well for reels

• Keep audio consistent (no huge loudness jumps)

• Watch for clipping (harsh crackle on peaks)

• Always test on phone speakers before posting

Outbound references

• Audacity Manual: Previewing effects and reverting

• Audacity Manual: Vocal Reduction and Isolation

• Audacity Support: Isolating/removing vocals

Related Blogs

• Remove background music from video for clean dialogue