How to Remove Background Noise from Videos
You've recorded the perfect video, but there's a problem: background noise. Maybe it's the hum of an air conditioner, traffic outside your window, or that neighbor's dog that started barking mid-sentence. Whatever it is, background noise can ruin an otherwise great video.
The good news? AI-powered noise removal can clean up your audio in seconds, without expensive software or audio engineering skills.
Common Types of Background Noise
Not all noise is created equal. Here are the most common culprits:
- Ambient noise - Air conditioning, fans, refrigerators humming
- Environmental sounds - Traffic, construction, weather
- Electronic interference - Buzzing, hissing from equipment
- Room acoustics - Echo, reverb from hard surfaces
- Random interruptions - Dogs barking, phones ringing, doors closing
Why AI Noise Removal Works So Well
Traditional noise removal required manually identifying noise frequencies and carefully adjusting filters. Get it wrong, and your voice sounds robotic or underwater.
AI noise removal is different. It's trained on millions of audio samples to distinguish between human speech and unwanted noise. The AI can:
- Identify and isolate voice frequencies automatically
- Remove noise without affecting voice quality
- Handle multiple types of noise simultaneously
- Process audio in real-time
How to Remove Noise with Editly
Removing background noise in Editly is incredibly simple:
- Upload your video with the noisy audio
- Type "Remove background noise" or "Clean up the audio"
- Done - Your video now has clean, professional audio
"Remove background noise and make the audio clearer"
Editly will apply noise reduction while preserving your voice quality.
Adjusting Noise Reduction Strength
Sometimes you want subtle cleanup, other times you need aggressive noise removal. You can control this:
- Light reduction - "Slightly reduce background noise"
- Standard reduction - "Remove background noise"
- Heavy reduction - "Aggressively remove all background noise"
For most videos, standard reduction works perfectly. Use heavier settings for particularly noisy recordings.
Tips for Preventing Noise During Recording
While AI can fix a lot, starting with cleaner audio is always better:
- Choose a quiet location - Close windows, turn off AC during recording
- Use a decent microphone - Even budget USB mics beat built-in laptop mics
- Get closer to the mic - Less distance means less room noise
- Add soft surfaces - Blankets, curtains, and carpets reduce echo
- Record at optimal times - Avoid rush hour traffic or loud neighbor hours
Clean Audio is Just a Prompt Away
Background noise no longer has to ruin your videos. AI-powered noise removal makes it easy to achieve professional audio quality without professional equipment or expertise.
Upload your noisy video to Editly, type "remove background noise," and hear the difference for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will noise removal affect my voice quality?
AI noise removal is designed to preserve voice quality while removing unwanted sounds. In most cases, your voice will sound clearer and more professional after noise removal.
Can it remove music or other voices?
AI noise removal works best on non-speech sounds like hums, buzzes, and ambient noise. It's not designed to remove music or other voices from your audio.
What if my audio is extremely noisy?
AI can handle significant noise, but extremely poor quality audio may have limitations. For best results, try to record in reasonably quiet conditions when possible.
