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# How to Extract Audio from Video in CapCut
Have you ever watched a video and wanted to use only its sound in another project? Maybe you recorded a voiceover, captured an interesting sound, or want to reuse your own recorded audio.
Instead of keeping the entire video, you can separate its audio using CapCut. This makes it easier to edit, trim, adjust, and reuse sound in different projects.
In this guide, you will learn how to extract audio from a video in a few simple steps.
Why Extract Audio from a Video?
Extracting audio gives you more control over your editing. You can:
- Reuse voice recordings in another video.
- Remove unwanted parts of a soundtrack.
- Adjust audio volume separately.
- Add background music without changing the original video.
- Create voiceovers from existing recordings.
How to Extract Audio in CapCut
Follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Open CapCut
Open CapCut on your phone or computer and create a new project.
Import the video containing the sound you want to extract.
Step 2: Add Your Video to the Timeline
Select your video and add it to the editing timeline.
Make sure the video has the audio you want to keep.
Step 3: Separate the Audio
On CapCut desktop, right-click the video clip in the timeline and select **Separate audio**.
On mobile, select the video clip and look for **Extract audio** in the editing toolbar.
CapCut will create a separate audio track beneath the video.
Step 4: Edit Your Audio
Now you can select the extracted audio independently.
You can:
- Trim unwanted sections.
- Adjust the volume.
- Add fade-in and fade-out effects.
- Apply available noise reduction.
- Move the audio to another position in your project.
Step 5: Export Your Project
Preview your changes and make sure the sound is correct.
If you want a video, export your project normally. If you need an audio-only file, check the export options available in your CapCut version.
Common Problems and Fixes
**Audio is not separating:** Make sure you have selected the correct video clip and that it contains an audio track.
**Extracted audio is missing:** Check whether the original clip was muted or recorded without sound.
**Audio and video are out of sync:** Avoid moving the audio track accidentally. Align it with the original video before exporting.
Frequently Asked Questions
**1. Can I extract audio from any video in CapCut?**
You can extract audio from supported video clips that contain an audio track.
**2. Can I use extracted audio in another project?**
Yes. Save or export the audio if your version supports audio-only export, then import it into another project.
**3. Can I remove the original video after extracting audio?**
Yes. Once the audio is separated, you can delete the video layer if you only need the sound. Preview your project before exporting.
**4. Does extracting audio reduce its quality?**
Separating audio does not automatically mean it loses quality. However, the final result depends on the original recording and export settings.
Final Thoughts
Extracting audio is a simple but useful CapCut editing technique. It gives you more freedom to reuse recordings, adjust sound levels, and create new videos without starting your audio editing from scratch.
Try it with one of your own recordings and explore the different audio editing options available in CapCut.