Kapwing No Sound in the Editor
Fixed in latest version Web (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) Updated November 13, 2026How we research
Quick answer
Browsers can mistake Kapwing's audio for ads and mute it. Allow sound for kapwing.com in the browser.
Most likely fix: Chrome
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Chrome
- Click the lock icon in the address bar
- Under Sound choose Allow
Did this fix it?2. Safari
- Open Safari Preferences, Websites tab, Auto-Play
- Set kapwing.com to Allow all auto-play
- Turn off Content Blockers
Did this fix it?3. Fix audio out of sync in exports
- Split a large project into segments
- Change export resolution from 4K to Auto
- Detach audio from the video layer and adjust it
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
No audio plays when previewing a project.
Why it happens
- Browser blocking autoplay audio
- Content blockers or ad blockers
This guide also covers
- kapwing no sound
- kapwing audio not working
- kapwing audio out of sync
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