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How do I remove vocals from a song for free?
The answer
Upload the song to an AI vocal remover such as the SongUp AI Karaoke Maker below. It separates the vocals from the music in your browser and gives you the instrumental as a WAV file in a minute or two. It uses no credits and has no limit, but needs any paid SongUp AI plan. Completely free options: the desktop app Ultimate Vocal Remover (UVR5), or vocalremover.org, which uploads your song.
Do it here: the free Karaoke Maker
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MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC supported
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Step by step
- 1
Open the vocal remover
Use the Karaoke Maker on this page. Nothing to install and no credits; any paid plan unlocks it.
- 2
Upload the song
Choose an MP3, WAV, M4A or FLAC file. A WAV or 320 kbps MP3 gives the cleanest result.
- 3
Let the AI separate it
The first time, the model downloads once (about 172 MB) and is cached. The song itself never leaves your device.
- 4
Download the instrumental
Listen, then download the full-length instrumental as a 44.1 kHz WAV.
Tips
- Want the vocals instead of the music? Use the free Acapella Extractor.
- Faint backing vocals left over? The Stem Separator’s 6-stem mode separates the parts more finely.
- On an older phone, separation is slow; a laptop is much faster.
Questions
Do I need an account or to pay?
No credits are needed and there is no limit, but the Karaoke Maker needs any paid SongUp AI plan. Every plan unlocks it. For a completely free option, use the Acapella Extractor (vocals only, free account) or the free desktop app Ultimate Vocal Remover.
Will the instrumental sound like the original?
On well-produced songs, very close. Dense or heavily distorted mixes can leave a little vocal bleed or softened instruments.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes, the tool works in a phone browser. It is slower than on a computer, especially on older phones.
Can I upload the instrumental to YouTube?
It is still the original artist’s music. Use it for practice and private karaoke; publishing it needs permission from the rights holders.
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