
Change audio in videos with a few clicks
Split and replace audio with a free online tool
Replace video sound — no editing required
Swap out a voice track or change background music without complex audio editing. Kapwing's Replace Audio lets you upload any video and instantly split it into three clean layers: video, background sound, and vocals.
Delete what you don't need, drop in new audio—whether it's studio voiceover, royalty-free music, or AI-generated narration—and you're done.
Speed up repurposing and updating content with quick audio replacement. Fix poor sound quality, replace copyrighted music, or update older product demos and company videos without re-recording.
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Integrated with hundreds of video editing tools
Change your audio, then polish every element of your video without jumping between apps.
Auto-resize for Instagram Stories, TikTok, or LinkedIn without manually cropping. Fix washed-out or oversaturated colors, correct wandering eye contact in talking-head videos, or boost muddy audio levels with single-click adjustments.
Add subtitles for accessibility, overlay your logo, or duplicate the video with different aspect ratios. Then push directly to social platforms or download in high resolution.

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How to Replace Audio in a Video
- Step 1Upload video
Open the Kapwing studio, then click to upload your video.
- Step 2Split vocals
With your video selected, click "Split vocals" to separate video and audio.
- Step 3Replace audio
Delete audio tracks, then replace with uploaded audio, music from the "Audio" tab, or AI voiceovers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We have answers to the most common questions that our users ask.
Is the Replace Audio tool free?
Yes, Kapwing's Replace Audio tool is free for all users. For access to the full range of video editing tools, including AI-powered tools, upgrade to a Pro account.
Is there a watermark on exports?
If you use Kapwing on a Free account, then all exports — including Replace Audio — contain a watermark. Once you upgrade to a Pro account, the watermark is completely removed from your creations.
How to change the audio on a video
If you’re wondering how to replace audio in a video with Kapwing, it only takes a few clicks. Upload your video, split or remove the existing audio track, then add your new sound, including voiceover, music, or AI narration.
Kapwing’s audio replacer makes it easy to change audio in video, adjust timing, and export without worrying about sync issues. No editing experience required.
Can I replace audio in a YouTube video?
Yes, many creators use Kapwing to fix or update their own YouTube content. Upload the original video file or paste the YouTube link to upload your video into the studio. Then remove the old track and upload your new audio.
This is a common solution for copyright claims, improved narration, or translating content. Once you replace sound in video, you can download the updated file and re-upload it to YouTube.
Can I remove and replace only part of the audio?
Yes, to remove and replace audio from video selectively, start by splitting your audio from the video file. Use the "Split Layer" tool to cut your audio track at the beginning and end of the section you want to replace. Then delete that section and replace it with a new track.
This makes it easy to replace video sound only where needed, like swapping background music while keeping dialogue, or fixing one section without redoing the whole video.
What file types does Kapwing support?
Kapwing supports most popular file types, including MOV, MP4 and WebM for video and MP3 for audio. Download videos in any format with adjustable resolution and compression setings.
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