Got it, since ffmpeg doesn't fit your use case, here are several practical alternatives to strip audio from your video and delete the original file afterward—covering both GUI tools (easy for beginners) and a command-line option if that's acceptable:

GUI Tools #

HandBrake (Cross-platform, Free & Open Source) #

HandBrake is a popular video transcoder that makes removing audio straightforward:

• Open HandBrake and load your source video file (drag-and-drop works too).
• Switch to the Audio tab at the bottom of the window.
• Select all listed audio tracks and click the - button to remove them entirely.
• Head to the Summary tab to confirm your output format matches the original (or pick your preferred format like MP4/MKV).
• Choose an output location: You can set it to overwrite the original, but it’s safer to save to a different spot first, then delete the original manually once you verify the output.
• Click Start Encode to process the video. Once done, you can delete the original file.

VLC Media Player (Cross-platform, Free) #

VLC isn’t just for playback—it can handle basic video editing tasks too:

• Open VLC, go to Media > Convert / Save (or press Ctrl+R on Windows/Linux, Cmd+R on macOS).
• Click Add to select your source video, then hit Convert / Save.
• In the Profile dropdown, pick a profile that matches your video format (e.g., "Video - H.264 + MP3 (MP4)").
• Click the wrench icon next to the profile to edit it.
• Switch to the Audio codec tab and uncheck the Enable audio box.
• Click Save to confirm the profile changes.
• Set your destination file path (again, consider saving to a new location first to avoid accidental data loss).
• Click Start to begin conversion. After it finishes, delete the original video file.

Command-Line Alternative (No FFmpeg) #

MEncoder (Cross-platform) #

If you’re open to command-line tools but not FFmpeg, MEncoder is a reliable option. It can strip audio without re-encoding the video (which is fast):

1. First, make sure MEncoder is installed on your system (it’s included with the MPlayer package).
2. Run this command (replace input.mp4 and output.mp4 with your actual file names):

   mencoder input.mp4 -ovc copy -an -o output.mp4
   

   • -ovc copy: Copies the original video stream directly (no re-encoding, saves time).
   • -an: Disables audio entirely.
3. Once the command completes successfully, delete the original file:
   • On Windows (PowerShell):

     Remove-Item input.mp4
     

   • On macOS/Linux:

     rm input.mp4
     

Pro tip: Before deleting the original video, always play the output file to confirm it works correctly and has no audio. It’s a small step that prevents accidental loss of your source content!

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Chiel