REMOVE BACKGROUND NOISE
FROM AUDIO AND VIDEO
Click one button. Remove all background noise.
A professional finish for every recording
Eliminate unwanted noise and distracting sounds with AI
Instantly remove background noise without editing expertise
Kapwing's background noise removal tool makes it easy for content creators of all skill levels to fine-tune video and audio projects. With one click, the 'Clean Audio' feature removes unwanted background noise while enhancing the clarity of spoken voices. Upload your video or audio file to our online editor and effortlessly clean up webinars, online meetings, podcasts, and more.
Improve content faster with AI-powered editing
Combine high-quality noise reduction with AI-powered removal of silences, pauses, and awkward filler words like 'um' and 'uh.' Kapwing's 'Smart Cut' feature cuts audio editing time in half, transforming clunky presentations, tutorials, and vlogs into smooth, polished results.
Fix poorly recorded content in seconds
Refine your audio with easy-to-use sliders that let you modify volume and playback speed. Whether you're recording YouTube videos in a studio or reporting live news from the field, Kapwing's tools ensure your final export is clear and crisp.
Enhance audio with music and sound effects
Take control of your audio and video projects with Kapwing's built-in audio library. Replace or remove ambient noise with engaging background music from a diverse collection of genres and sound effects. Try Kapwing's tools for free, and sign up to export in MP3, MP4, and other formats.
Designed for a diverse range of content creators
Millions of people use Kapwing to improve their audio
Podcasts
Podcasters use Kapwing to clean up audio by removing unwanted silences and pauses, making it easy to convert longer recordings into engaging social media clips
Vlogging
Recording in diverse settings, from bustling cafes to city streets, is all in a day's work for vloggers. With Kapwing, they eliminate unwanted background noise, no matter where they film.
Interviews
Journalists, PR executives, and bloggers rely on Kapwing's noise removal tool to polish interview recordings, ensuring they sound clear and professional for online publications, TV broadcasts, and social media sharing
Tutorials
Recording a video without stutters or silences requires time-consuming retakes. Busy customer support and L&D teams use Kapwing to transform rough-cut tutorials into polished content.
Training Videos
HR teams and small business owners often lack high-grade recording equipment, so they use Kapwing to adjust volume and refine training videos before sharing
Educational Content
Online coaches and educators rely on clear, concise content to convey key messages. Kapwing ensures their audio and video projects reach that level.
Sales Videos
Sales reps benefit from Kapwing's background noise remover, which cleans up audio and eliminates silences in video pitches and client testimonials.
Social Media Content
YouTubers, TikTokers, and influencers need top-quality video and audio to captivate their audiences. They use tools like 'Smart Cut', speed adjustment, and volume adjustment.
How to Remove Background Noise from Audio and Video
- Upload video or audio
Upload a video or audio from your desktop, mobile, or via a URL. Kapwing widely supports audio and video file formats including MP4, MP3, MOV, and AVI.
- Remove background noise
Use 'Clean Audio' to remove background noise and 'Smart Cut' to eliminate silences and pauses. Both are found in the right-hand panel.
- Export and download
Edit the content with music, sound effects, subtitles, and more. When finished, export as an MP3 or MP4 and download to share.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I remove background noise from a video?
Upload your video file to Kapwing's online editor and select it in the editing timeline. Go to the 'Edit' menu in the right-hand toolbar and click on 'Clean Audio.' The AI will process the file, reducing background noise. Once complete, export your video with clear, improved audio.
How can I remove background noise from audio?
Kapwing's online editor makes it easy to remove background noise from audio files. Simply upload your audio file or paste a URL, then navigate to 'Edit' in the right-hand toolbar and select 'Clean Audio.' The AI-powered tool will automatically reduce background noise, and you can export your polished audio once it's ready.
Is Kapwing's background noise remover free?
No, while you can try out Kapwing's AI tools, like the background noise remover and AI Video Generator, for free, exporting a finalized project that uses AI features requires a paid subscription.
Does Kapwing's background noise remover work on Android and iPhone?
Yes, Kapwing's noise remover tool is compatible with all mobile devices, including both Android and iPhone.
Can you remove a voice from a song using Kapwing?
No, it is not possible to remove a specific singing voice from a song using Kapwing. The tool is unable to isolate or eliminate vocals from music tracks. Instead, Kapwing's background noise remover is ideal for projects like presentations, tutorials, training videos, podcasts, voice notes, interviews, sales videos, and lectures, where it helps to clean up background noise and enhance audio clarity.
What audio and video formats does Kapwing support?
You can upload a wide range of video and audio file types, including MOV, FLAC, WEBM, WEBP, HEIC, M4A, MKV, WAV, MP4, MP3, JPEG, GIF, and PNG. Kapwing supports exporting in MP4, MP3, PNG, and GIF formats, ensuring compatibility with your preferred output.
Can you remove music from a video using Kapwing?
Yes, you can easily remove audio from a video using Kapwing. Simply open the video editor and upload your file to a blank canvas. Once the video appears in the editing timeline, right-click on it and select 'Split Audio'. This will separate the audio track from the video, creating two layers: one for video and one for audio. Delete the audio layer to remove the sound, leaving you with a silent video that’s ready for new music, sound effects, or a silent background.
Is there a Kapwing watermark on exports?
If you are using Kapwing on a Free account then all exports — including AI-generated content — will contain a watermark. Once you upgrade to a Pro account the watermark will be completely removed from your creations.
How do you remove the background noise on mobile?
Kapwing works across all mobile devices such as iPhone and Android, and we recommend using Google Chrome for the best user experience. To remove the background noise on mobile, start by uploading your content to Kapwing's online browser. Next, select the video file (or audio layer if there is no video content) and click "Edit video" at the top of the page. Under the '"Edit" tab, scroll until you see the "Clean audio", which will remove any background noise with one click.
What's different about Kapwing?
Kapwing is free to use for teams of any size. We also offer paid plans with additional features, storage, and support.