Figma is one of the leading platforms for designers and developers building visual prototypes, user flows, and product mockups. With its extensive set of collaborative tools, it's no surprise that the platform has become a go-to solution for modern design teams.

But for all its strengths, one issue continues to frustrate users: embedded videos always play with sound by default. When working in shared projects with multiple media assets, this can quickly become distracting.

In this article, we’ll walk through two processes on how to remove sound from Figma videos — for free — so you can upload silent clips that enhance your design without disrupting your workflow.

How to Remove Audio from Figma Videos

Before we dive in, it’s worth noting that there’s more than one correct solution here. Fortunately, both of the methods we’re covering are completely free and can be done on desktop or mobile.

Removing the Audio from a Video

To start, we’ll take a look at how to remove the audio from any video. This is a helpful step to perform before uploading content into platforms like Figma, as it prevents any sound-related distractions during collaboration or review.

Begin by importing your video into the Kapwing editor. If the video you're working with already exists online, such as on YouTube or Vimeo, you can paste the link directly without needing to download and reupload the file.

Once your video is loaded, click to select it and navigate to the Audio controls in the right-hand editing panel.

Locate the Volume slider and drag it all the way to the left, until the value reads 0%.

At this point, your video has been fully muted.

To finish, click the Export Project button in the top-right corner of the editor.

In the export menu, you’ll have the option to adjust compression settings, which can help reduce the file size if you plan to embed the video online. This step is optional for Figma mockups but useful for performance-sensitive projects.

Choose Export as MP4 to generate a new version of your video with the sound removed.

While this method works well for creating a Figma-friendly video without sound, there’s an even quicker alternative you can use instead.

Converting Your Video to a GIF for Figma

Creating a GIF is a simple and effective way to remove sound from your video. By exporting your project as a GIF, any audio is automatically excluded, meaning you don’t need to adjust any volume settings beforehand.

Start by uploading your project to the Video Editor, just like in the previous method.

Then, skip the audio editing steps and go straight to Export Project. In the format section, select GIF instead of MP4.

Once the export is complete, your video will now be in GIF format, which loops by default and contains no sound.

Here are two important differences between GIFs and standard video files to keep in mind:

• Automatic Looping: Your video will continuously repeat once it finishes.
• Larger File Size: GIFs tend to be significantly larger than MP4s due to older compression methods.
• Reduced Frame Rate in Playback: GIFs often play back at a lower frame rate than MP4s, which can result in a slightly choppier or less smooth appearance.

The example above highlights that last point, showing how an MP4 video (left) maintains smoother motion compared to a GIF (right) when used in a Figma prototype.

While file size and playback quality might not be major concerns for internal mockups in Figma, they are important factors to consider when creating content for more public-facing environments.