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Video Stream Extractor

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

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Maximum file size: 500MB Supported formats: video/mp4, video/quicktime, video/x-matroska, video/x-msvideo, video/webm, video/x-flv, video/mp2t, video/mpeg, video/x-ms-wmv

Upload a source video file

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, select
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

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.

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.

Examples

1. Extracting Podcast Audio

Content Creator
Background
A creator has a recorded video interview and wants to publish the audio version as a podcast episode.
Problem
Needs to extract the high-quality audio track without going through a time-consuming re-encoding process.
How to Use
Upload the video file and select 'Audio Only' from the extraction type menu.
Outcome
A clean audio file is generated instantly, ready for distribution.

2. Creating Silent B-Roll

Video Editor
Background
An editor needs to use a clip from a source file but wants to remove the original ambient noise.
Problem
Manually muting tracks in an editor can be cumbersome if the file contains multiple audio layers.
How to Use
Upload the source video and select 'Video Only (No Audio)' to strip all audio streams.
Outcome
A silent video file is produced, perfect for overlaying new music or sound effects.

Try with Samples

audio, video, file
Video Samples
Sample video files in different formats and orientations
title token video
video
Video H.265 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) format
title token video
video
Video VP9 Samples
Sample video files encoded in VP9 format
title token video
video
Video H.264 Samples
Sample video files encoded in H.264 (AVC) format
title token video
video

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FAQ

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.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/video-stream-extractor

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
videoFile file (Upload required) Yes Upload a source video file
extractType select No -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/video-stream-extractor to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-video-stream-extractor": {
      "name": "video-stream-extractor",
      "description": "Extract audio and/or video streams from a video file using stream copy (no transcoding) after probing stream availability",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=video-stream-extractor",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]