To remove a voiceover from audio, split the file into separate tracks for speech, music and sound effects, then keep the music and effects and leave out the speech. The Dialogue, Music and Effects Splitter does that in one step and gives you three MP3 files. If the voice you want gone is a singer in a song, use the Vocal Remover instead.
How to Remove a Voiceover From Audio and Keep the Music
October 27, 2026
Learn how to remove a voiceover from audio: split speech, music and sound effects into separate tracks, then keep the music bed and drop the narration.
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Why you cannot just delete the voice
A finished video or audio clip is one flat mix. The narrator, the music and the sound effects are blended into a single track. You cannot grab the voice with a mouse, because it is not a separate object in the file.
The old tricks do not help much here. EQ can turn down the middle pitches where speech lives, but music lives there too, so the music gets hollow. Phase cancellation can hide a centered voice, but it also removes anything else in the center. For a clip with narration over music, you need a tool that can tell speech apart from music by sound.
Which tool fits your clip
Different clips need different tools. Pick by what you want to keep.
| You have | You want | Use |
|---|---|---|
| A video or clip with narration, music and effects | The music and effects without the narration | Dialogue, Music and Effects Splitter |
| A song with a singer | The music without the singing | Vocal Remover |
| A song with a singer | Only the singing | Acapella Extractor |
| A voice with hiss or hum | A cleaner voice | Vocal Noise Remover |
The rest of this article is about the first row: speech over music and effects.
Step by step with the splitter
- Get an audio file. The tool accepts MP3, WAV, M4A or FLAC, up to 10 minutes. It does not take video files. If you have a video, export the audio track from your editor first and upload that.
- Upload it and press the orange key. The big key reads "Split dialogue, music and effects". It shows the price before anything runs. Each minute of audio costs 1 credit, and new accounts get 5 free credits when they sign in with Google.
- Wait a minute or two. Most jobs take 1 to 3 minutes, and longer when many people are using it.
- Listen to the three files. The right side shows three reels: Dialogue, Music and Sound effects. Click any reel to hear that track alone. Click the Dialogue reel first to hear what was taken out.
- Download the ones you need. Each file is a separate MP3 at 320 kbps. Download Music and Sound effects, and skip Dialogue.
If a job fails, your credits are returned.
Put the pieces back together
To get the clip without the voiceover, you need the music and the effects together. In a video editor, place both files on separate audio tracks under your picture, and leave the Dialogue file out. Because the three files started as one mix, they line up exactly. You can raise the music, lower the effects, or mute them one at a time.
If you plan to add a new voiceover, this is a good starting point. The music and effects bed is already there. Record your own narration on a new track on top.
What works well, and what leaves traces
The model was trained on film and TV style mixes. Clear speech over a steady music bed is the easiest case. Trailers, vlogs with background music and documentary clips usually come out well.
These cases are harder:
- Loud music or loud effects over the speech. Some voice can slip into the Music or Sound effects file.
- A voice that sings. Singing may end up in either the Music or the Dialogue file.
- A voice in an echoey room. Some of the room sound can stay behind. The Reverb Remover can help clean it up.
- Crowds and other voices. Many people talking at once may be counted as sound effects or as speech.
Always listen to all three files before you build your edit. Check the quiet spots between phrases, where leftovers are easiest to hear.
When the voiceover is the only thing you want
You can also go the other way. If you want to keep the narration and drop the music, download the Dialogue file and ignore the other two. This is common for people who are cleaning up an old clip with music underneath, or who want the speech for a transcript.
Is it OK to remove a voiceover from someone else's audio
Taking a voiceover out of a clip for private practice, learning or study is fine. If you plan to publish the result, you need the rights to the original audio. That includes the music underneath. Removing the narration does not change who owns the music or the footage. When in doubt, ask the owner, or use music that is licensed for reuse.
FAQ
Can I remove a voiceover from audio for good?
You make a new copy without the speech. The original file does not change. The result is an estimate, so a faint trace of the voice can remain, especially when the music is loud.
Can I upload a video file?
No. Upload an audio file. Export the soundtrack from your video editor as MP3, WAV, M4A or FLAC, then upload that, and put the new audio back under the picture afterward.
How much does it cost?
It costs 1 credit per minute of audio. The price is on the button before you start, and new accounts get 5 free credits. Failed jobs are refunded.
What do I get back?
Three 320 kbps MP3 files: Dialogue, Music and Sound effects. You can play each one before you download it.
Will it work on a song with a singer?
It can, but the Vocal Remover is built for that and gives a cleaner result. The splitter is made for speech, music and effects, so singing may land in the wrong file.