How to Remove Audio from a Video on Android Devices

Android users often capture videos on the go – but sometimes the audio isn’t needed. Maybe there’s background noise you want to eliminate, or you plan to add music later. The good news is you can mute a video directly on your Android phone with minimal effort. We’ll cover two simple methods:

  • Using the Google Photos app (which many Android phones have by default)
  • Using an online mute tool (through your mobile browser, no app install necessary)

By using these methods, you won’t have to download any dedicated “video mute” app (though those exist, it’s often unnecessary). Let’s go through the options.

Method 1 – Mute a Video with Google Photos App

Google Photos isn’t just for viewing images; it has basic video editing features including an easy way to remove audio. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Open Google Photos on your Android device. (If you use a different default gallery app, check if it has an edit function with a mute option – many do. We’ll use Google Photos since it’s widely available.)
  2. Find the video you want to mute and tap to open it.
  3. Tap the “Edit” icon (it usually looks like a slider or adjustments icon) to enter editing mode.
  4. You should see a series of controls. Swipe left or right if needed to find the one for sound. In Google Photos (as of 2025), there’s a simple speaker icon or a volume slider at the top. Tap the speaker icon to toggle sound off, or drag the volume slider down to 0.
  5. The video preview will now be silent. Tap “Save copy” (Google Photos typically doesn’t overwrite the original; it will save a new muted copy of the video).
  6. After a moment, you’ll have a new video in your gallery that has no audio. Play it back to ensure it’s muted. The original video will remain untouched (with sound) unless you specifically saved over it.

Note: If your phone’s default gallery is Samsung Gallery, Xiaomi’s gallery, etc., the steps might slightly differ, but most have a similar edit -> mute function. For example, Samsung’s gallery app also allows tapping a speaker icon to mute during edit.

Method 2 – Use a Free Online Audio Remover on Android

If you don’t have Google Photos or prefer another approach, you can use your mobile browser to mute the video. This method works on any Android phone via Chrome, Firefox, etc., and doesn’t require installing any app. We’ll use Remove-Audio.com as the tool (it’s free and privacy-friendly):

  1. Open your browser (e.g., Chrome) and go to Remove-Audio.com.
  2. Tap the “Select Video” button on the homepage. Your phone might ask you to choose a source (you can select your device’s file manager or gallery to pick the video file).
  3. Choose the video file you want to mute. It will load into the browser interface. (Note: if it’s a large video, give it a few seconds to load – the tool is preparing it for processing within your browser.)
  4. Tap the “Remove Audio” button. The site will process the video right on your phone – no data is uploaded. In a few moments, the audio will be stripped out.
  5. You’ll get a prompt to download the muted video. Confirm the download. The file will be saved to your Downloads (or whichever location your browser saves files).
  6. Check the downloaded video file – you can open it in your gallery or video player. It should play without any sound.

This online method is convenient because it works universally. Perhaps you have an older Android phone without the latest Google Photos features, or you simply don’t want to create a second copy in your Photos library. Remove-Audio.com gives you a ready-to-share silent video quickly. Plus, since it doesn’t send the video to an online server (the muting is done via WebAssembly in-browser), it’s secure even for sensitive videos.

(Alternative) Other Options – Third-Party Apps

While the two methods above should cover most needs, it’s worth mentioning that there are also dedicated Android apps on the Play Store for muting videos (search terms like “Mute Video”, “Video Silence” etc.). These apps generally do the same thing: you load a video, hit a mute or remove audio option, and it exports a new file. If you frequently need offline muting and don’t mind installing an app, those are an option. However, for occasional use, the built-in or browser methods we discussed are usually faster and don’t clutter your device with extra apps.

Conclusion & Final Tips

Now you know how to quickly remove audio from any video on your Android phone! For most users, the Google Photos trick (Method 1) is the fastest – it’s literally a couple of taps. If for some reason that’s not available, the Remove-Audio.com online tool (Method 2) is a reliable alternative that works on any device, not just Android (so you can use the same tool on your laptop, for example).

A few tips to keep in mind:

  • After muting, double-check the length and resolution of the output video. Occasionally, some gallery apps may export at a slightly reduced resolution to save space. Using the online tool will keep the original resolution intact.
  • If you plan to share the muted video on social media, you can usually upload it directly after these steps. Most platforms will accept the video as-is. Some, like Instagram Stories, even have their own mute toggle, but it never hurts to permanently remove sound if you know you don’t need it.
  • Keep the original video file if you think you might need the audio later. It’s good practice to save the original in case you want to re-enable sound or use it for something else.

For more handy tutorials on editing videos and audio, check out other posts on our blog. For instance, if you also use an iPhone, see our guide on muting videos on iPhone, or learn desktop methods in our Windows & Mac tutorial. And whenever you need to mute a video—on any device—remember you can always use Remove-Audio.com for a quick, free solution. Enjoy your now-silent videos!

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