Is it really free? Do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is completely free. No sign-up or login is required, and there is no usage limit.
Are my audio or video files uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs inside your browser. Neither audio nor video is ever sent to a server, so your privacy is protected.
Which audio formats are supported (MP3, WAV, M4A)?
Input supports MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A, FLAC, WebM and any audio format your browser can play. Output is MP3 (192 kbps).
What kinds of noise can it remove?
It excels at background noise such as air conditioners, fans, keyboard typing, cafe and office chatter, wind, white noise and hiss. It is not suited for removing background music, reverb or echo.
Can it remove noise from videos?
Yes. You can load MP4 and MOV files directly. The picture is copied without re-encoding and only the sound is cleaned up by the AI, so the image quality is not degraded by a single byte. Note that removing noise from the picture itself (grain or speckle) is not supported.
Can it fix clipping or muffled audio?
Shizuka specializes in removing background noise. It does not restore clipping or muffled audio itself, but removing the noise layered over the voice often makes it noticeably clearer.
How is this different from "noise cancelling"?
Noise cancelling on earphones cancels sound you hear in real time. Shizuka removes background noise from already-recorded audio files using AI — ideal for cleaning up meeting recordings or voice memos.
How do I choose among the three AI models (RNNoise / NSNet2 / DPDFNet)?
RNNoise is light and fast, great on phones and for steady noise. NSNet2 (by Microsoft) is balanced and handles complex noise. DPDFNet is a high-quality model that considers audio context — best for podcasts and narration.
Does it work on smartphones?
Yes, it works directly in iPhone and Android browsers with no app to install. For long audio, keep files within about 5 minutes due to memory limits.
How is it different from other audio noise removal sites?
Shizuka (1) processes audio entirely in your browser without uploading, (2) needs no sign-up, (3) is completely free with no limits, and (4) lets you compare three AI models.
Can I remove hiss or background noise from a video?
Yes. Just load the video file itself and you can download an MP4 with hiss, room noise and keyboard clatter removed. There is no need to extract the audio by hand or put it back with an editor. The picture is preserved untouched (supported: MP4 and MOV with AAC audio).
Can it remove noise from live-stream or YouTube audio?
Yes. For streams and videos for YouTube or TikTok, you can load the video file as it is and clean it up. It removes air-conditioner hum, keyboard clatter and background chatter picked up by the microphone, leaving audio that is easy for viewers to follow. Audio-only files work the same way.