# Remove Vocals from Song

Use local HT-Demucs source separation to export vocals, a mixed instrumental, or both in a ZIP.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/remove-vocals-from-song

- **Category:** Audio Tools

- **Keywords:** audio, vocals, instrumental, Demucs, karaoke

## Overview

Runs the local HT-Demucs 6-stem ONNX model and mixes drums, bass, other, guitar, and piano into an instrumental. Separation is not lossless; bleed and artifacts may remain.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Upload a song or music mix
- **Output Mode** (select)
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- Create a karaoke-style instrumental from a mixed song.
- Extract vocals for vocal practice, editing, or analysis.
- Export both vocals and instrumental versions for further audio work.

## How it works

- Upload one audio file up to 100 MB.
- Choose Instrumental, Vocals, or Both (ZIP) as the output mode.
- Select MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, or OGG Vorbis as the output format.
- The local HT-Demucs six-stem model separates the track and mixes the non-vocal stems into the instrumental.

## Use cases

- Prepare backing tracks for karaoke or live singing practice.
- Create vocal-only files for singing analysis and rehearsal.
- Separate song elements before editing or arranging audio.

## Frequently asked questions

### What can this tool export?

It can export a mixed instrumental, isolated vocals, or both files in a ZIP.

### Which audio files can I upload?

Upload one audio file supported by the audio file input, with a maximum size of 100 MB.

### Which output formats are available?

You can choose MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A with AAC, or OGG Vorbis.

### Does the tool remove vocals perfectly?

No. Separation is not lossless, so vocal bleed and audio artifacts may remain.

### How is the instrumental created?

The tool mixes the separated drums, bass, other, guitar, and piano stems into an instrumental.

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