Tools/Silence Remover/Podcasters
Auto-remove silent gaps from podcasts and recordings. Tuned for podcasters and audio storytellers — runs entirely in your browser, no signup, no upload.
Loudness target
-16 LUFS
True peak
-1 dBTP
Output format
MP3
Bitrate / depth
128k
Why podcasters use this
Podcast audio lives or dies on consistency: every guest sounds different, every recording session has dead air, and every platform wants different loudness. The standard pipeline is trim silence → normalize to -16 LUFS → encode to MP3 at 96-128 kbps mono. Doing this in a browser saves you from booting a DAW for a one-pass cleanup.
For podcasters and audio storytellers, the typical workflow is: Record → trim → match levels → encode → publish. The Silence Remover fits in that chain by handling auto-remove silent gaps from podcasts and recordings. — without leaving the browser, without uploading the file, and without a watermark.
Recommended settings
| Setting | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Loudness target | -16 LUFS | Apple Podcasts standard |
| Bitrate | 128 kbps CBR mono | Voice content compresses well; mono halves file size |
| Trim silence | Pauses > 0.7s removed | Tightens pacing without cutting natural breath |
Where this fits in your workflow
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Open →Silence Remover for everyone
-16 LUFS integrated is the Apple Podcasts and broadcast standard. -19 LUFS is right for spoken-word with music beds. Most platforms have shifted toward -16 LUFS for consistency.
Mono at 96-128 kbps is plenty for voice-only content and halves your file size. Save stereo for music shows or interviews where the guests are panned for clarity.
Choose a file or drag it here
Supports WAV · FLAC · MP3 · M4A · AIFF