To remove audio from a video in Descript, you need to detach the audio from its video track and then delete the separated audio layer.
How to Remove Audio from a Video in Descript
Descript offers a straightforward process to detach and delete audio from your video files. Once your video is uploaded, Descript first generates a transcript based on its audio, which is a key feature for text-based editing. After this initial processing, you can easily remove the audio entirely.
Here's a step-by-step guide to detach and delete audio:
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Upload Your Video:
- Start by importing your video into a Descript project.
- Descript will automatically begin transcribing the audio, which is crucial for its unique editing workflow.
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Locate the Video Track:
- Once your video is uploaded and processed, navigate to the timeline at the bottom of the Descript interface. Here, you'll see your video represented as a track.
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Detach Audio from Video:
- Right-click on the video track within the timeline.
- A context menu will appear. From this menu, select the option "Detach audio".
- This action is critical: it separates the audio from your video track, creating an independent audio layer directly below your video in the timeline.
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Delete the Audio Layer:
- Now that the audio is its own separate layer, select this newly created audio layer.
- Press the delete key on your keyboard.
Following these steps will completely remove the audio from your video in Descript, leaving you with a silent video. This is particularly useful if you plan to add new background music, a fresh voiceover, or simply need a video without any original sound.
