How to Remove Audio from WebM Video?

This article provides a straightforward guide on how to completely strip the audio track from a WebM video file. Whether you need a silent video for web development, a background presentation, or social media, you will learn how to achieve this using free, powerful tools. We will cover the process using VLC Media Player for a graphical interface, FFmpeg for a quick command-line solution, and Online Converter tools for a software-free approach.

Method 1: Using FFmpeg (Fastest and Highest Quality)

FFmpeg is a free, open-source command-line tool that can manipulate video and audio files instantly. The main advantage of using FFmpeg is that it can strip the audio without re-encoding the video, meaning the process is instantaneous and preserves 100% of the original video quality.

  1. Download and install FFmpeg on your operating system.
  2. Open your command prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).
  3. Navigate to the folder where your WebM video is located.
  4. Run the following command:

ffmpeg -i input.webm -an -vcodec copy output.webm

In this command, -i input.webm specifies your original file, -an instructs FFmpeg to disable audio recording, and -vcodec copy tells the program to copy the video track exactly as it is without re-rendering it.

Method 2: Using VLC Media Player (Graphical Interface)

If you prefer not to use the command line, VLC Media Player is a versatile desktop application available for Windows, Mac, and Linux that can easily strip audio tracks through its conversion feature.

  1. Open VLC Media Player.
  2. Click on Media in the top menu and select Convert / Save.
  3. Click the Add button to select your WebM video file, then click Convert / Save at the bottom.
  4. In the Convert window, click the Profile dropdown and select a WebM profile.
  5. Click the wrench icon (Edit selected profile) next to the dropdown.
  6. Go to the Audio codec tab and uncheck the Audio checkbox. Click Save.
  7. Click Browse to select your destination folder and name your new silent file.
  8. Click Start to process the video.