Google Workspace Updates Blog:
We are introducing the ability to decouple and extract the audio track from video clips directly within Google Vids. By separating audio from video, creators gain granular control over multimedia editing, making it simple to custom-tailor voiceovers, remove distracting background noise, and align tracks across scenes.
Previously, video tracks could only be muted or unmuted as a single entity and were strictly scene-bound. With this update, you can extract a video's audio as a standalone clip that can play under other video tracks or span freely across multiple scenes on your timeline.
Key capabilities include:
- Single-click extraction: Instantly separate any video clip’s audio track into a standalone audio clip on the timeline.
- Independent timeline editing: Trim, move, or delete the detached audio track independently of your video footage without disrupting clip timing.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: There is no end user setting for this feature. Visit the Help Center to learn more about working with audio in Vids.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on October 19, 2026
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts
Resources
- Google Help: Add audio to a video in Google Vids
- Google Help: Get started with Google Vids
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