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Vocal Remover

Separate a song into vocals and instrumental. Listen to both, then download.

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MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, AIFF, WMA & moreYour audio stays on this device · Up to 128 MB per file
1Choose your audio

Drag and drop from your device.

2Separate the song

AI separates the voice and music.

3Save your audio

Listen to the result and download.

Supported formats & useful details

Open MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, AIFF, WMA, AMR, AC3 and other audio formats supported by the included FFmpeg decoder. You can also extract audio from video files. Support depends on the codec inside the file; damaged or protected files may not open.

Export MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, or M4R ringtones. The converter downloads on first use. Files stay on your device. Refreshing this page clears the current session.

Use arrow keys on the selection handles for precise adjustments. Shift + arrow moves by one second. Press Escape to stop playback.

Complete tool guide

Vocal Remover guide

Separate a song into two tracks: an instrumental without the lead vocals, and an isolated vocal (acapella). The separation uses the open-source Hybrid Transformer Demucs model running on your device, so the song is never uploaded. Preview both tracks, then download them as WAV files.

Your input is processed in the current browser tab and is not sent to the application server.

Why use this tool?

  • Make karaoke or practice backing tracks from songs you own.
  • Get an isolated vocal for transcription, remixing, or studying a singer’s phrasing.
  • Your audio stays on your device; only the AI model is downloaded.
  • Both stems are exported as uncompressed WAV for further editing.

Common use cases

  • Creating a karaoke version of a song for practice or a performance.
  • Extracting an acapella for a remix or mashup you have permission to make.
  • Practicing an instrument along with a track without the singer.
  • Transcribing lyrics or a melody more clearly.
  • Checking vocal timing and pitch in your own band recordings.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Choose or drag in a song up to 10 minutes long. Use the trimmer first for longer files or to process only one section.

  2. 2

    Select Separate vocals. The first time, the tool downloads an AI model of about 172 MB; later runs reuse the cached copy when your browser allows it.

  3. 3

    Wait while the song is processed in segments. Progress is shown, and you can cancel at any time.

  4. 4

    Listen to the Instrumental and Vocals results, then download either or both WAV files.

Controls and results explained

Instrumental track

The model splits music into drums, bass, other instruments, and vocals. The instrumental is the sum of the drums, bass, and other stems.

Vocals track

The vocal stem contains the lead voice and often backing vocals and harmonies. Reverb and delay effects on the voice are usually included with it.

Output

Both tracks are 44.1 kHz stereo 16-bit WAV files, about 10 MB per minute each. If the separated audio would clip, both stems are lowered by the same amount.

Worked examples

Make a karaoke track from a full song

Start with: song.mp3, 3:30 long

  1. Open song.mp3 and select Separate vocals.
  2. Wait for the model download (first use only) and the separation to finish.
  3. Preview the Instrumental result and download it.
song-instrumental.wav · 3:30.00 · about 35 MB
song-vocals.wav · 3:30.00 · about 35 MB

Stereo 16-bit WAV at 44.1 kHz uses 176,400 bytes per second, so 210 seconds is about 37 million bytes, or 35.3 MB, per stem.

Isolate the vocal for one chorus only

Start with: track.flac, 5:10 long, chorus from 1:20 to 2:20

  1. In the Audio Trimmer, select 80 to 140 seconds and save as WAV.
  2. Open track-cut.wav here and select Separate vocals.
  3. Download the Vocals result.
track-cut-vocals.wav · 1:00.00 · about 10 MB

Processing one minute instead of the whole song finishes roughly five times faster and uses far less memory.

How the separation works

Hybrid Transformer Demucs is a neural network trained to predict each instrument group from a mixed song. It runs through ONNX Runtime in a background worker using WebAssembly, so the page stays responsive while it works.

Processing time

Separation is computationally heavy. Depending on your device, it can take from about the length of the song to several times longer. A desktop or laptop with plenty of free memory gives the best results; phones may run out of memory.

What to expect from the result

Modern separation is good but not perfect. Faint vocal traces can remain in the instrumental, and cymbals or synths can leak into the vocal, especially with heavy effects or dense mixes.

Practical tips for better results

  • Cut the song to the section you need first; shorter clips finish faster.
  • Use a high-quality source: a 320 kbps MP3, FLAC, or WAV separates more cleanly than a low-bitrate copy.
  • Keep this tab open and the device plugged in during long separations.
  • Only use the stems in ways allowed by the song’s copyright owner.

Frequently asked questions

Is this vocal remover free and private?

Yes. There is no sign-up or per-song limit. The song is processed on your device; the only download is the AI model, which comes from a public model host the first time you use the tool.

Why does it download 172 MB?

That is the size of the Demucs neural network. Running it locally is what keeps your music on your device. The browser usually caches it, so later separations start much faster.

How long does vocal removal take?

It depends on the song length and your device. A three-minute song typically takes a few minutes on a modern laptop. Processing stops automatically after 20 minutes to protect slower devices.

Can it remove only the background music?

Yes. Download the Vocals track: it is the voice with the music removed. This works for songs and can help with speech recorded over music.

Can I use the instrumental on YouTube or streaming platforms?

Separating a song does not change who owns it. Publishing a stem generally requires permission from the rights holders; use the results for personal practice unless you have that permission.

What to check before using the result

  • Songs must be 10 minutes or shorter, and separation stops after 20 minutes of processing time.
  • Results vary with the mix; residual vocals or instrument bleed are normal.
  • Only two outputs are provided: instrumental and vocals. Drums, bass, and other stems are not exported separately.
  • The first run needs a network connection to download the model.

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