# Video Stream Extractor

Extract audio and/or video streams from a video file using stream copy (no transcoding) after probing stream availability

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-stream-extractor

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** video, stream, extract, audio, video-only, ffprobe, ffmpeg

## Overview

The Video Stream Extractor allows you to isolate audio or video tracks from your media files instantly. By utilizing stream copy technology, the tool extracts the original data without re-encoding, ensuring zero quality loss and rapid processing times.

## Inputs

- **Video File** (file): Upload a source video file
- **Extract Type** (select)

## When to use

- When you need to extract a clean audio track from a video file for editing or listening.
- When you want to remove audio from a video clip to create a silent version.
- When you need to separate both audio and video streams into individual files for professional post-production.

## How it works

- Upload your source video file to the tool.
- Select your preferred extraction mode: Audio Only, Video Only, or both.
- The tool probes the file to identify available streams.
- Download the extracted stream file directly to your device.

## Use cases

- Isolating background music or dialogue from a video clip for use in a podcast or audio project.
- Removing unwanted audio tracks from a screen recording to prepare it for voiceover narration.
- Extracting raw video and audio streams for use in non-linear video editing software.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does this tool re-encode my video?

No, the tool uses stream copy, which extracts the data exactly as it is without re-encoding, preserving original quality.

### What file formats are supported?

The tool supports common formats including MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI, WEBM, FLV, and MPEG.

### Can I extract both audio and video at the same time?

Yes, selecting the 'Audio + Video (ZIP)' option will extract both streams and package them into a single downloadable archive.

### Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the tool supports file uploads up to 500MB.

### Will I lose quality during the extraction?

No, because the tool does not transcode the media, the output file maintains the exact bit-for-bit quality of the source stream.

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- [Video to AAC Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-aac): Extract audio from video and convert to AAC format
- [Video to FLAC Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-flac): Extract audio from video and convert to FLAC (lossless) format
- [Video to MP3 Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-mp3): Extract audio from video and convert to MP3 with bitrate, resampling, and channel options
- [Video to Opus Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-opus): Extract audio from video and convert to Opus format
- [Video to WAV Converter](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-to-wav): Extract audio from video and convert to WAV (PCM) with optional resampling and channel selection
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- [Stream Smart Remux](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/stream-smart-remux): Rewrap media containers with stream copy.
- [Audio Melody Contour Extractor](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-melody-contour-extractor): Extract a dominant melody path from audio and export MIDI, note events, a pitch contour, SVG, and JSON in one ZIP.

## Samples

- [Video Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-samples): Sample video files in different formats and orientations
- [Video AV1 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-av1-samples): Sample video files encoded in AV1 format
- [Video H.264 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h264-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
- [Video H.265 Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/video-h265-samples): Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format

## Related content

- [Video Delivery Format Conversion: Audio, Streams, GIF, WebM, and MP4](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/video-convert): Choose a delivery target for a video or animation, extract only the needed audio or video stream, and convert short motion assets while recording quality and compatibility trade-offs.