Replace Copyrighted Audio on a Reel Before Reposting
Downloaded a Reel but worried the soundtrack will trigger a copyright strike when you repost it? ReelTools lets you strip the original audio and replace it with your own track - royalty-free music, a voiceover, or any audio file. The whole process happens in your browser.
Use ReelTools to download a Reel, remove its copyrighted audio, and replace it with royalty-free music or your own voiceover. This avoids copyright claims when reposting content on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
How to Do This
- 1Download the Reel videoUse the ReelTools video downloader to save the Reel as an MP4 file to your device.
- 2Open the Add Audio to Video toolNavigate to reeltools.app/tools/add-audio-to-video and upload the downloaded MP4.
- 3Mute original audio and add your replacement trackMute the original soundtrack, then import your royalty-free music or voiceover file. Sync the timing and adjust volume levels.
- 4Export and repostExport the video with the new audio. Upload it to Instagram, TikTok, or any platform without worrying about copyright claims.
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Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
Will this completely remove the original audio?
Yes. The mute option strips the original audio track entirely before the new audio is layered in, so no trace of the copyrighted sound remains.
Where can I find royalty-free music to use?
Sites like Pixabay, Free Music Archive, and YouTube's Audio Library offer thousands of royalty-free tracks you can use commercially.
Can I keep part of the original audio and mix in new music?
Yes. The volume controls let you blend the original audio with your new track, so you can keep dialogue while replacing just the background music.
Does this work for TikTok reposts too?
Absolutely. The exported MP4 is a standard video file you can upload to any platform - TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, or anywhere else.
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Use ReelTools to download a Reel, remove its copyrighted audio, and replace it with royalty-free music or your own voiceover. This avoids copyright claims when reposting content on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
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