> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.reap.video/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Can I remove the silences in the clip?

> Use silence removal from the transcript area in the editor to cut dead air automatically.

> **For AI agents:** a documentation index is at [/llms.txt](/llms.txt). Every page is also available as markdown, just append `.md` to the URL.

## Overview

You can remove silent sections from a clip in the editor to make the pacing feel tighter and cleaner.

This page includes a product walkthrough video, followed by the same workflow as written steps below.

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## Step-By-Step Workflow

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your clip in the editor">
    Click the **Edit** button to open your clip in the editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the remove gap control">
    In the transcript area, click the **remove gap** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply silence removal">
    Let Reap automatically detect and remove silent sections from your clip.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview the result">
    Review the clip to make sure the silent sections have been removed the way you want.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Export">
    Once satisfied, click **Export**. Your updated clip will be ready after export is completed.
  </Step>
</Steps>