Quick Scoop

To mute a video in YouTube’s editor in 2026, open the video in YouTube Studio, go to the editor, and look for the audio controls on the timeline; if your version supports it, you can mute the track or replace it with silence/audio removal options. A current tutorial also notes that YouTube Studio’s editor can let you trim or edit audio on a video, but the exact buttons can vary by account and editor version.

What to try

  1. Open YouTube Studio and select Content.
  2. Click the video you want to edit.
  3. Open the Editor tab.
  4. Look for the audio or track controls in the timeline.
  5. Use the option to mute , remove , or replace the audio if it appears.
  6. Save the changes and wait for processing to finish. YouTube Studio editing guidance indicates changes are applied after saving and processing.

If you do not see mute

Some YouTube editor versions do not offer a simple one-click mute for every upload, and older guidance says creators sometimes had to use other editing methods instead of a direct YouTube mute button. In that case, a practical workaround is to remove the audio in another editor first, then re-upload the silent version.

Short note

If you mean muting while watching a YouTube video, that is different: you can click the speaker icon on the player or press M to mute playback.

Would you like the steps for desktop YouTube Studio or for muting a video during playback?