Remove background noise
Upload a recording and get clean, studio-quality audio in seconds — free on every plan, right in your browser.
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What types of noise can be removed?
VoiceMax's AI noise reduction separates the human voice from everything around it. It handles the most common problems in real-world recordings:
- Wind and outdoor noise — handheld or on-camera recordings shot outside
- Hum and buzz — air conditioning, fans, electrical interference
- Traffic and street noise — cars, crowds, city background
- Room echo — untreated rooms, large empty spaces
- Static and hiss — low-quality microphones, old recordings
VoiceMax vs other noise reduction tools
Most creators clean audio as one step in a bigger workflow — recording, cloning, generating, editing. VoiceMax builds noise removal into that same workspace, free on every plan, so you don't need a separate subscription just to clean a clip.
| VoiceMax | Typical standalone cleaners | ElevenLabs Voice Isolator | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free on every plan | Often paid or watermarked | Uses paid credits |
| Workflow | Built into the same workspace as voice cloning and TTS | Separate tool, extra export step | Separate product in the ElevenLabs suite |
| Output | MP3 / WAV download | Varies | Varies by plan |
Based on publicly available product information as of July 2026.
Try it with your next clone: clean your sample first, then head to voice cloning.
Frequently asked questions
Is background noise removal free?
Yes. Noise removal is included free on every VoiceMax plan, including the Free plan. There is no watermark on the cleaned audio.
What audio formats are supported?
You can upload MP3, WAV, M4A, and MP4 files up to 30MB. The cleaned result can be downloaded as MP3 or WAV, which works in video editors, audio workstations, and podcast platforms.
Can I remove noise from video?
Yes. Upload the MP4 file and VoiceMax cleans its audio track. You then download the cleaned audio as MP3 or WAV and drop it back into your edit — a simple way to fix background video noise without re-shooting.
How is this different from ElevenLabs Voice Isolator?
Both remove background noise with AI. Voice Isolator is a separate product inside the ElevenLabs suite and uses paid credits, while VoiceMax noise removal is built into the same workspace as voice cloning and TTS and is free on every plan. Based on public information as of July 2026.
Does noise removal affect voice quality?
The AI is designed to preserve the voice while removing everything else. Results depend on the source: the clearer the original speech, the cleaner the output. Extremely low voice volume buried under loud noise may lose some detail.
What kinds of noise can it remove?
Wind, hum and electrical buzz, traffic and street noise, room echo, and static or hiss. It works on the most common problems in phone, camera, and home-studio recordings.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes — up to 30MB per file. For longer recordings, split the file into parts, clean each, and rejoin them in your editor.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your browser — upload, clean, and download in seconds, on desktop or mobile.
Who owns the cleaned audio?
You do. Noise removal processes your own recording, so the cleaned file remains yours. For AI-generated speech, commercial rights start on the Starter plan.
How long does processing take?
Typical clips are ready in seconds. Longer files take proportionally longer depending on length and server load.
Is my audio stored or used to train AI?
Uploads are processed to create your cleaned file and are automatically deleted within 7 days. They are not used to train AI models.
Can I clean audio before voice cloning?
Yes — and it's recommended. A clean, noise-free sample gives noticeably better cloning results. Clean the recording here first, then upload it to voice cloning.
What's the best way to record with less noise?
Record in a quiet room, keep the microphone close, turn off fans and AC, and avoid rooms with hard empty walls. Even so, real recordings always pick up something — that's what this tool is for.
Does it work on interviews or podcasts with multiple speakers?
Yes. Noise removal targets background noise, not individual speakers, so multi-speaker recordings keep all voices while the background is cleaned.
Does it work in any language?
Yes. Noise removal is language-agnostic — it separates human speech from noise regardless of the language spoken.