Remove Audio from Video
Strip the sound from a video in a click, one file or a whole folder. Works offline on Mac & Windows, and nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- 1 Download FileHop Free · 144 MB · Mac & Windows
- 2 Open the folder with your files It opens like Finder or File Explorer.
- 3 Right-click your file Pick the tool you need — it runs instantly, on your device.
Audio is removed as a separate tool, so you don't need to open the video editor.
Just 144 MB
What You Can Do
One click
Choose Remove Audio from the video's tools. No timeline is needed.
Batch a folder
Select many videos and strip audio from all of them together.
Save the sound first
Extract Audio pulls the track out as its own file if you want to keep it.
Mute part of a video
In the editor, split the clip and mute one section, or lower the volume.
Replace the audio
Detach the audio in the editor and add your own music or voiceover.
Keep it private
Nothing is uploaded, so private conversations in a recording stay private.
What It Doesn't Do
This tool removes sound. It doesn't clean it up.
- FileHop can't isolate voices or remove background noise. Audio is removed, muted or replaced as a whole.
How It Works
Download & Install
Takes just 30 seconds. No account, no credit card required.
Browse & Select Your Video file
Navigate your files like a regular file browser. Batch processing supported.
Get Silent video (Instant)
Processing happens locally on your computer. No upload wait.
Why Desktop Tools Beat Online Tools
| Feature | Online Tools | FileHop Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Required | ❌ Required | 🎯 Never |
| File Size Limit | ❌ 50MB max | ♾️ Unlimited |
| Speed | ⏳ Slow (upload/download) | ⚡ Instant |
| Batch Processing | ❌ 1 file | ✅ 1000s |
| Privacy | ⚠️ Risky (cloud upload) | 🔒 100% Local |
| No Watermark | ⚠️ Sometimes added | ✅ Never |
| Offline | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free ✅ |
Why Choose FileHop Desktop?
Privacy First
Files never leave your computer. No cloud upload, no data collection, 100% local.
Lightning Fast
Process files 10x faster than online tools. No upload wait, no download wait.
No Limits
Convert unlimited files of any size. Batch process thousands in one click.
Batch Processing
Convert, compress, or edit hundreds of files at once — a whole folder in one go.
Works Offline
No internet required. Perfect for flights, secure environments.
Free to Use
No trial limits, no watermarks, no credit card required.
When You Need This
Common follow-ups after removing audio.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove sound from a video?
Open or select the video in FileHop and choose Remove Audio. You get a silent copy, and your original stays untouched.
Can I mute only part of a video?
Yes. In the video editor, split the clip around that section and mute it.
Can I remove audio from many videos at once?
Yes. Batch tools can strip audio from a selection of videos.
Can I keep the audio as a separate file?
Yes. Use Extract Audio first.
Can I remove background noise instead?
No. FileHop doesn't do noise reduction.
Can I replace the audio with music?
Yes. Add your own audio file in the editor, with fades and volume control.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Everything runs on your computer.
Does it work on Mac and Windows?
Yes.
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