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"is there a platform that can clean up noisy podcast vocal tracks and remove breaths automatically?", asked on ChatGPT about once a day from the United States. The last 15 answers, newest first, exactly as given: the raw data behind the YouTube and Creator Tools live demo.
Week of 24th to 30th Aug 2026 (in progress)
Yes. There are several AI tools that can do both noise cleanup and automatic breath removal, without manually editing every breath.
🥇 Best fit: Auphonic
Auphonic is probably the one I'd try first for podcast production.
It can automatically:
- Remove background noise and room/reverb
- Reduce or remove inhalation/exhalation sounds
- Remove mouth noises
- Level different speakers
- Remove silence, filler words, coughs, and sneezes
- Normalize the final loudness
Importantly, breath reduction has its own adjustable control, so you don't have to completely eliminate breaths and make the speaker sound unnaturally chopped up. us.auphonic.comus.auphonic.com
🥈 Descript
Descript is excellent if you also want to edit the podcast by transcript.
Its AI can remove breaths, background noise, filler words, and improve the voice. www.descript.com
I'd choose Descript if your workflow is something like:
record → automatically clean → edit out rambling/“ums” → rearrange the podcast → export
🥉 Adobe Podcast
Adobe Podcast is very good for the “make this crappy recording sound good” part. Its Enhance Speech tool removes background noise and reverb and makes dialogue considerably cleaner. podcast.adobe.com
However, Auphonic is the stronger choice specifically for automatic breath handling.
What I'd use
| If you want... | I'd pick |
|---|---|
| Noise + breaths automatically | Auphonic |
| Transcript-based podcast editing + breaths | Descript |
| One-click voice rescue | Adobe Podcast |
| Maximum control over the final sound | Auphonic |
One important tip: don't set breath removal to 100% by default. Auphonic itself notes that completely eliminating breaths can create unnatural pauses; moderate reduction often sounds much more professional. us.auphonic.comus.auphonic.com
If you tell me what your current workflow is (e.g. Riverside/Zoom → Audition/Premiere/DaVinci → final podcast), I can recommend the fastest setup with the fewest manual edits.
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| 7 | https://auphonic.com/blog/2023/11/29/eliminate-breathing-sounds-and-mouth-noises/?utm_source=chatgpt.com | not cited |
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Answer 2 of 15, 23rd Aug 2026, unknown, mentions 1 tracked brand
Yes. There are several good AI platforms that can do both noise cleanup and automatic breath removal, without manually editing every breath.
Best options
- auphonic.com — probably the best fit for your specific request. It has dedicated Remove Breaths, noise reduction, reverb reduction, leveling, de-essing, and automatic cutting for silence, coughs, and filler words. You can independently control how aggressively it removes noise, reverb, and breaths. Auphonic Auphonic
- descript.com — best if you also want to edit the podcast. Its Studio Sound cleans background noise/room sound, and Descript can automatically remove breaths and filler words. You can edit the episode by editing its transcript, which is particularly convenient for podcasts. Descript Descript
- podcast.adobe.com — excellent for extremely simple voice cleanup. It's particularly good when the recording sounds like it was made in a noisy or untreated room, though I'd favor Auphonic or Descript if breath removal is a major requirement.
- izotope.com — best for professional/surgical cleanup. RX gives you much more control, including dedicated breath and mouth-noise processing, but it's more of a professional audio-repair workflow than a one-click podcast platform. MixingGPT
What I'd choose
If your workflow is basically:
raw vocal → remove background noise → remove breaths → level/compress → export
I'd start with Auphonic. Its breath-removal algorithm specifically distinguishes breathing from speech rather than simply deleting everything below a volume threshold, and you can adjust the intensity. Auphonic Auphonic
If you also want to cut ums, pauses, mistakes, and whole sections of the podcast, I'd use Descript instead.
If you tell me what DAW you currently use (Logic, Pro Tools, Audition, Reaper, GarageBand, etc.) and whether you want breaths muted or completely cut, I can recommend the cleanest workflow and settings.
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Answer 3 of 15, 22nd Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 2 tracked brands
Yes. There are a few AI platforms that do exactly this now, and Auphonic is probably the closest match to what you're describing.
Best options
| Platform | Noise cleanup | Automatic breath removal | Podcast workflow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auphonic | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Descript | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Adobe Podcast | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
1. Auphonic — my first choice
Auphonic's Dynamic Denoiser can remove background noise, reverb, mouth noises, and automatically detect and reduce/remove inhalations and exhalations. You can independently control how aggressively it removes noise, reverb, and breaths. us1.auphonic.com
It also automatically levels speakers, EQs voices, reduces plosives, and can cut filler words, coughs, and silence. auphonic.com
2. Descript — best if you also want to edit the podcast
Descript has Studio Sound for background noise/room echo and dedicated AI tools for removing filler words and breaths. Its workflow is especially nice if you want to edit the podcast by editing the transcript rather than manually cutting waveforms. www.descript.com
3. Adobe Podcast — easiest "make this sound better" button
Adobe Podcast's Enhance Speech is excellent for turning a noisy/roomy recording into cleaner dialogue. It removes background noise and reverb and is extremely simple to use. auphonic.compodcast.adobe.comauphonic.com
However, for specifically detecting and removing breaths, I'd pick Auphonic or Descript over Adobe Podcast.
What I'd use
If your workflow is:
raw mic recording → remove background noise → remove breaths/mouth sounds → level voice → export
I'd try Auphonic first. It can essentially automate the whole post-production chain rather than requiring you to manually find every breath.
One caveat: don't crank breath removal to 100% automatically. Some breaths are important to natural speech, and aggressive processing can make a host sound unnaturally "chopped." Auphonic lets you adjust the breath reduction amount specifically for this reason. auphonic.com
If you tell me what you're currently recording/editing in (Riverside, Zoom, GarageBand, Audition, Logic, Reaper, etc.), I can recommend the simplest setup and settings.
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Answer 4 of 15, 21st Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 2 tracked brands
Yes. There are a few good AI platforms for exactly this, but automatic breath removal is the feature that separates them.
My top picks
- Auphonic — best for automated podcast post-production
- Automatically reduces/removes breaths.
- Noise and reverb reduction.
- Loudness leveling and speech/music balancing.
- Particularly good if you want to upload an episode and have it come back essentially broadcast-ready. Auphonic specifically documents its Remove Breaths control for inhalation/exhalation sounds. us.auphonic.com
- Descript — best if you also want to edit the podcast
- Studio Sound cleans background noise, echo, and inconsistent voice quality.
- Automatically removes filler words such as "um," "uh," etc.
- Has tools for tightening pauses and gaps.
- Descript also has a dedicated breath-removal workflow, although its current documentation suggests some breath cleanup is integrated into its broader AI audio tools rather than being as straightforward as Auphonic's dedicated control. www.descript.com
- Adobe Podcast — best for making a bad recording sound good quickly
- Enhance Speech is excellent at removing room noise, reverb, chatter, etc.
- Very simple: upload → process → adjust intensity.
- I'd use this primarily for noise/room cleanup, rather than choosing it specifically for breath removal. podcast.adobe.com
If your main problem is...
| Problem | I'd use |
|---|---|
| Breaths + noise + leveling automatically | Auphonic |
| Breaths + "ums" + editing the actual podcast | Descript |
| Bad room / background noise | Adobe Podcast |
| Minimal hands-on post-production | Auphonic |
For a typical podcast, I'd start with Auphonic. It is much closer to "give it my vocal track and automatically clean the thing up" than a traditional DAW workflow.
If you tell me what you're recording in (Riverside, Zoom, GarageBand, Logic, Audition, etc.) and whether you want the breaths completely deleted or just muted/reduced, I can recommend the best workflow and settings.
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Answer 5 of 15, 20th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 1 tracked brand
Yes. There are several platforms that can do both vocal cleanup (noise reduction, room tone, EQ, leveling) and automatic breath removal/reduction. The best choice depends on whether you want a one-click podcast workflow or more professional control.
Easiest “upload and fix it” options
- Cleanvoice AI — Probably the closest match for podcast creators. It can remove background noise, filler words, mouth sounds, long pauses, and breaths automatically. It’s designed specifically around podcast editing rather than general audio repair. cleanvoice.aimixinggpt.com
- Best for: weekly podcasts, interviews, solo shows
- Pros: very fast, little editing skill needed
- Cons: can occasionally over-edit natural pauses or expressive breaths
- Resound — An AI podcast editor that detects unwanted edits like filler words, silences, and helps automate cleanup/mixing. www.resound.fm
- Best for: people who want suggested edits rather than fully automatic destruction of the track
- Adobe Podcast Enhanced Speech — Excellent for making a noisy voice recording sound more like a studio recording. It is especially good at background noise, echo, and clarity, though it is not primarily a breath-removal tool. mixinggpt.com
More professional / studio options
- iZotope iZotope RX — The pro standard for dialogue repair. Its Breath Control module can detect and reduce/remove breaths, and it also has tools for clicks, hum, hiss, reverb, and other problems. www.izotope.com
- Best for: serious podcasts, audiobooks, voiceover, professional post-production
- Pros: most control, highest quality
- Cons: more expensive and has a learning curve
Dedicated breath removal tools
- DeBreather — A browser-based tool focused specifically on detecting and removing breaths and pauses automatically. debreather.pro
- Best for: quickly cleaning a vocal track before mixing
My practical recommendations
- You make podcasts and want speed: Cleanvoice AI
- You want “make this bad recording usable”: Adobe Podcast Enhanced Speech + a light editor pass
- You want broadcast-quality control: iZotope RX
- You mainly hate loud inhalations between sentences: DeBreather or RX Breath Control
One caution: removing all breaths can make a voice sound unnatural or AI-like. Most professional editors reduce breaths by ~50–80% rather than deleting every inhale. A “natural” breath reduction setting usually sounds better for long-form podcasts. cleanvoice.ai
If you tell me your workflow (e.g., single vocal track vs multitrack podcast, GarageBand/Audition/Logic/Pro Tools/Descript, and whether the noise is room hiss, fan noise, echo, or mouth clicks), I can narrow it down.
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| 4 | https://www.izotope.com/products/rx-advanced?tab=features&utm_source=chatgpt.com | not cited |
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Answer 6 of 15, 19th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 1 tracked brand
Yes. There are several platforms that can automatically clean podcast vocals, reduce background noise, and remove or tame breaths. The best choice depends on whether you want a one-click cleanup or a professional editing workflow.
Best options
| Platform | Best for | Breath removal | Noise cleanup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descript | Full podcast editing | ✅ Yes | ✅ Excellent |
| Auphonic | Automatic podcast mastering | ✅ Yes | ✅ Excellent |
| Adobe Podcast | Fast free vocal enhancement | Limited | ✅ Excellent |
| iZotope RX | Studio/broadcast repair | ✅ Very precise | ✅ Best-in-class |
| Cleanvoice AI | Automated podcast cleanup | ✅ Yes | ✅ Good |
My recommendations
If you want “upload → fixed audio”:
- Try Adobe Podcast Enhance Speech first. It’s very good at turning rough recordings into cleaner-sounding speech. mixinggpt.com
If you specifically want automatic breath removal:
- Auphonic is one of the strongest choices. It has a dedicated “Remove Breaths” option and can also handle noise reduction, leveling, and loudness normalization for podcasts. us1.auphonic.com
- Descript also has AI cleanup tools that can reduce breaths and other distractions while letting you edit the podcast by editing the transcript. www.descript.com
If the recording is really bad (room echo, HVAC, traffic, mouth clicks):
- iZotope RX is the professional option. It gives you separate tools for dialogue isolation, denoise, de-click, and breath control. mixinggpt.com
A practical workflow many podcasters use:
- Run the raw vocal through Auphonic or Adobe Podcast for AI cleanup.
- Edit the episode in Descript or a DAW.
- Use RX only for problem spots that need surgery.
One caution: aggressive breath removal can make a speaker sound unnatural or “AI edited.” Usually reducing breaths by 50–80% sounds better than deleting every inhale.
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Answer 7 of 15, 18th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 2 tracked brands
Yes. There are several platforms that can do both podcast vocal cleanup (noise reduction, hiss, room tone, leveling) and automatic breath removal/reduction. The best choice depends on whether you want a one-click result or professional control.
Best all-in-one podcast cleanup tools
Cleanvoice AI — probably the closest match to what you described
- Removes breaths, mouth clicks, filler words (“um,” “uh”), long pauses, and background noise.
- Designed specifically for podcasts and interviews.
- Lets you choose how aggressive the breath removal is so voices don’t sound unnatural. cleanvoice.aicleanvoice.ai
Descript
- Good if you also want transcript-based editing, cutting words by editing text, and voice enhancement.
- Its Studio Sound feature can clean up rough recordings, though dedicated breath removal may be less surgical than specialized tools.
Resound
- Built around podcast workflows: detects unwanted speech artifacts, filler sounds, silences, and can enhance/mix episodes. www.resound.fm
For the cleanest “studio” vocal repair
iZotope iZotope RX
- More of an audio engineer tool than a simple web app.
- Has dedicated modules for breath control, mouth clicks, dialogue cleanup, and noise repair.
- Best if you want maximum control and are willing to learn the workflow. mixinggpt.com
Quick browser tools
- DeBreather — specifically targets breaths and pauses automatically. debreather.pro
- Denoisr — combines noise cleanup with podcast-style processing, including breaths, pauses, and filler cleanup. denoisr.com
My practical picks:
- Fastest “upload → polished podcast” workflow: Cleanvoice AI
- You edit podcasts regularly: Descript
- Professional post-production quality: iZotope RX
- Just remove distracting breaths: DeBreather or Cleanvoice
One caution: removing all breaths can make a speaker sound artificial. The best tools usually reduce or soften breaths rather than delete every inhale. For conversational podcasts, a “natural” breath setting usually sounds better. cleanvoice.ai
If you tell me what you’re starting with (single vocal track, Riverside/Zencastr multitrack, studio mic vs. noisy room, and whether you use Audition/Logic/Reaper/etc.), I can suggest the best workflow.
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Answer 8 of 15, 17th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 2 tracked brands
Yes. There are several platforms that can do both noisy-vocal cleanup and automatic breath removal, and a few are surprisingly good.
My top picks
1. Auphonic — easiest all-in-one option
- Upload the vocal/podcast track.
- Automatically reduces background noise and room reverb.
- Has a dedicated Remove Breaths function that detects breaths rather than simply using a volume threshold.
- Can also automatically cut silence, fillers, coughs, etc.
- Includes automatic leveling between speakers. us.auphonic.commixinggpt.com
- Great choice if you want “upload → process → download” with minimal editing.
2. iZotope RX — best for professional-quality repair
- Much more of a full audio-repair suite.
- Its Voice De-noise / Dialogue Isolate tools are excellent for noisy recordings.
- Breath Control can automatically reduce breaths while preserving the surrounding speech.
- Better choice if you want to inspect and fine-tune individual problems rather than completely automate the process. mixinggpt.com
3. DeBreather — specifically for breaths
- Browser-based.
- Automatically detects breaths, pauses, and silence.
- You can adjust the detection sensitivity and review the waveform before exporting.
- Processing happens locally in the browser according to its site, so the audio isn't uploaded. debreather.pro
4. Hush — excellent for noisy spoken-word recordings
- Particularly good at removing HVAC, traffic, room reflections, wind, barking, etc.
- Runs locally on Mac and can batch-process recordings.
- Hush Pro is an AudioSuite plugin if you're working in Pro Tools. hush.audio
What I'd use
If your goal is podcast production with the least manual work, I'd start with:
Auphonic → noise/reverb reduction + Remove Breaths + leveling
Then, if you have particularly bad breaths or individual noises, use RX for surgical cleanup.
One important distinction: “remove breaths” can mean either reduce the volume of breaths or completely cut them out. For natural-sounding podcasts, I generally recommend reducing them rather than deleting every breath. Auphonic lets you control the amount of breath reduction. us.auphonic.com
If you tell me what you're editing in (Audition, Premiere, DaVinci, Pro Tools, Logic, Descript, etc.) and whether you want free/cheap or best-quality, I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 options for your workflow.
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Answer 9 of 15, 16th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 1 tracked brand
Yes. A few platforms can do this automatically, but Auphonic is probably the closest match to what you're describing.
Best options
- Auphonic — best for automatic podcast cleanup
- AI noise reduction
- Reverb reduction
- Breath reduction/removal
- Automatically removes coughs, throat-clearing and sneezes
- Can remove filler words and excessive silence
- Automatically levels different speakers and normalizes loudness
- You can adjust how aggressively breaths are removed. us1.auphonic.com
- Descript — best if you also want to edit the podcast
- Removes breathing sounds
- AI background-noise cleanup with Studio Sound
- Text-based editing makes it easy to cut filler words and awkward pauses
- Good choice if you're doing the actual podcast edit in the same application. www.descript.com
What I'd pick
If you already have the finished vocal tracks and just want "make this sound clean and polished without me manually editing every breath", I'd try Auphonic first. Its processing specifically distinguishes breaths from speech and lets you control breath reduction independently from noise/reverb reduction. us1.auphonic.com
If you want editing + cleanup + transcript-based cuts in one place, I'd use Descript.
One caveat: I wouldn't remove every breath at 100%—it can make a host sound unnaturally chopped up. A moderate breath reduction usually sounds much more professional.
If you tell me what you're currently editing in (Audition, Pro Tools, Logic, Reaper, Descript, etc.), I can recommend the best workflow and settings.
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Answer 10 of 15, 15th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 2 tracked brands
Yes. There are a few good AI platforms that can do both noise cleanup and automatic breath removal, without you manually editing every waveform.
My top picks
1. Auphonic — best for automated podcast post-production
This is probably the closest match to what you're describing. It can automatically:
- Remove background noise
- Reduce room reverb
- Reduce/remove breaths
- Remove mouth noises
- Level voices between speakers
- EQ and de-ess
- Cut filler words, coughs, and silence
Its Dynamic Denoiser/Speech Isolation specifically has a Remove Breaths control. us1.auphonic.com
I'd choose this if you want: upload raw podcast → let AI process it → download a finished vocal track.
2. Descript — best if you also want to edit the podcast
Descript has Studio Sound for background noise/room cleanup and tools specifically for removing breathing, filler words, pauses, retakes, etc. www.descript.com
The big advantage is that it transcribes your podcast, so you can edit the recording almost like a Word document.
I'd choose this if you want: AI cleanup + transcript-based podcast editing + removing ums/ahs/sections.
3. Adobe Podcast — easiest "make this voice sound better" option
Adobe's Enhance Speech is extremely easy: upload the vocal and it automatically attacks background noise, echo, reverb, etc. podcast.adobe.com
However, Auphonic is the better choice specifically for automatic breath removal. Adobe is more focused on making a rough recording sound like a clean studio recording.
What I'd use
| If you want... | Pick |
|---|---|
| Noise + breaths automatically | 🥇 Auphonic |
| Noise + breaths + full podcast editing | Descript |
| Fastest/easiest vocal cleanup | Adobe Podcast |
| Maximum control over the final sound | Auphonic + a DAW |
One important caveat: don't remove 100% of breaths. A little breath between phrases makes speech sound natural; aggressive removal can make the vocal sound chopped-up or AI-generated. Auphonic lets you control the amount of breath reduction. us1.auphonic.com
If you tell me what your current workflow is (e.g. Zoom/Hindenburg/Logic/Pro Tools/Riverside + what kind of mic), I can recommend the best one and exact settings for getting that polished podcast sound.
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Answer 11 of 15, 15th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 2 tracked brands
Yes. There are several good AI tools now that can denoise spoken vocals and automatically detect/remove breaths, so you don't have to manually edit every waveform.
My top picks
- Auphonic — best overall for podcasts
- Automatically reduces background noise, reverb, hum, and mouth noises.
- Has a dedicated Remove Breaths control.
- Can automatically cut breaths/coughs, filler words, and silence.
- Also levels multiple speakers and loudness-normalizes the finished episode.
- You get 2 hours/month free. us.auphonic.comwww.izotope.comdebreather.pro
I'd start here if you want "upload it and make my podcast sound professional."
- Descript — easiest editing workflow
- Automatically removes breaths and background noise.
- Transcribes the recording so you can edit the podcast by editing text.
- Its Studio Sound enhancement can clean up noisy recordings while preserving the voice. www.descript.com
Great if you're also doing content editing, filler-word removal, and video.
- iZotope RX 12 — best for professional control
- RX 12's Breath Control uses machine learning to detect breaths and reduce/remove them.
- Much more surgical control than the one-click podcast services.
- Particularly good when you have difficult recordings that need repair rather than just enhancement. www.izotope.com
- Adobe Podcast Enhance Speech — easiest noise cleanup
- Very good one-click cleanup for noisy dialogue.
- Removes background noise, reverb, chatter, etc.
- However, I'd choose Auphonic or RX if automatic breath removal is a major requirement, since that's a more explicit part of their workflows. podcast.adobe.com
If I were doing a podcast
I'd use:
Auphonic → automatic noise/reverb reduction → breath reduction → leveling → export
And if there are particularly bad tracks:
RX 12 → repair problem areas → Auphonic for final leveling/mastering
There's also DeBreather, which is interesting if you specifically want a simple browser tool that automatically detects breaths, pauses, and silence; it claims to process locally in the browser without uploading the recording. debreather.pro
If you tell me what DAW you're using (Audition, Pro Tools, Logic, Reaper, Premiere, etc.) and whether you're looking for free or paid, I can narrow it down to the best 1–2 options for your workflow.
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Answer 12 of 15, 15th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 2 tracked brands
Yes. If your main goals are “clean up noisy vocal tracks” + “automatically remove breaths”, there are a few good options, but Auphonic is probably the closest match.
Best options
1. Auphonic — best for your exact use case
Auphonic can automatically:
- Reduce background noise and room reverb
- Level voices between speakers
- Remove breaths
- Remove coughs/sneezes
- Cut silence
- Remove filler words like “uh” and “um”
- Apply voice EQ/de-essing/de-plosive processing
Importantly, its Dynamic Denoiser and Speech Isolation specifically have a “Remove Breaths” control. us1.auphonic.com
It can also automatically generate cuts rather than blindly deleting them, so you can review what it wants to remove. us1.auphonic.com
2. Adobe Podcast — best for effortless noise cleanup
Adobe Podcast's Enhance Speech is excellent if the recording is noisy, echoey, recorded in a less-than-ideal room, etc. It can clean background noise and reverb with essentially one click. us1.auphonic.compodcast.adobe.com
However, I'd choose Auphonic over Adobe if breath removal is a major requirement. Adobe is more focused on making the voice sound clean and polished; Auphonic gives you much more explicit control over breaths and automatic cutting.
3. Descript — best if you also want text-based editing
Descript is worth considering if you want to edit the podcast by editing its transcript, while also using AI audio cleanup. It's particularly convenient for removing verbal mistakes, filler words, and sections of dialogue.
What I'd use
For a typical podcast workflow:
Raw vocal → Auphonic → final editor
I'd start with Auphonic's Dynamic Denoiser + Remove Breaths, then make sure the breath reduction isn't so aggressive that the speaker sounds unnaturally chopped up. Auphonic explicitly allows you to adjust the amount of breath reduction. us.auphonic.com
If the recording has really bad room noise/echo, I'd also test Adobe Podcast Enhance Speech and compare the result.
If you tell me what you're currently editing in (Audition, Logic, Pro Tools, Descript, Premiere, etc.) and whether it's a solo podcast or multiple speakers, I can recommend the fastest workflow and exact settings.
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Answer 13 of 15, 15th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 1 tracked brand
Yes. A few platforms are particularly good at this, but Auphonic is probably the closest match to exactly what you're describing.
Best options
1. Auphonic — best all-in-one cleanup
- Automatically reduces background noise and reverb.
- Has a dedicated Remove Breaths control.
- Can automatically cut silence, coughs, throat clears, and filler words.
- Also levels speakers and applies EQ/de-essing/compression automatically. us.auphonic.comwww.descript.compodcast.adobe.com
- Free for 2 hours of audio per month. us.auphonic.com
This is the one I'd try first if you have finished podcast vocal tracks and want to upload them, hit a few settings, and get a polished track back.
2. Descript — best if you also want to edit the podcast
- Specifically supports automatic breath removal.
- Can remove filler words.
- Its Studio Sound feature cleans up background noise while improving the voice.
- You can edit the recording via its transcript, which is extremely convenient for podcast editing. www.descript.com
I'd pick Descript if you want "clean up + edit the actual podcast" in the same application.
3. Adobe Podcast — best for making bad recordings sound good quickly
- Enhance Speech removes background noise and echo and improves vocal clarity.
- The newer Enhance Speech v2 has more control over speech/background/music separation. podcast.adobe.com
- It's extremely simple: upload → enhance → download.
The caveat is that Auphonic is more specifically suited to automatically managing breaths/cuts, whereas Adobe is primarily about making the voice sound better.
What I'd use
For a typical podcast workflow:
Raw vocal → Auphonic → DAW/final mix
I'd use Auphonic with moderate breath reduction, rather than completely deleting every breath. Removing all breaths can make a human voice sound unnaturally chopped up.
If you tell me what you're editing in (Logic, Pro Tools, Audition, Reaper, GarageBand, Descript, etc.) and whether you want breaths completely silent or just quieter, I can recommend the best workflow/settings.
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Answer 14 of 15, 15th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 1 tracked brand
Yes. There are several platforms that can do AI vocal cleanup for podcasts, including noise reduction, room echo removal, leveling, and (in some cases) automatic breath removal.
A few good options:
Descript — best all-in-one podcast workflow
- Removes background noise and room echo with Studio Sound. help.descript.com
- Has tools specifically for removing breaths, filler words (“um,” “uh”), and tightening pauses. www.descript.com
- Lets you edit audio by editing the transcript, which is useful for podcast production. help.descript.com
- Good choice if you want: upload → AI clean → edit → export.
Adobe Podcast — best quick vocal rescue
- Enhance Speech is designed to make rough recordings sound more studio-like by reducing noise, reverb, and distractions. podcast.adobe.comwww.descript.com
- Very simple: upload the vocal track and process it.
- Great for interviews, remote guests, phone recordings, or untreated rooms.
- It is less of a full editor than Descript, though.
Auphonic — best for automated mastering
- Popular with podcasters for loudness normalization, EQ, compression, noise reduction, and consistent levels.
- Better when your issue is “make every episode sound consistent” rather than heavy breath removal.
iZotope RX — best professional cleanup
- More manual, but used by audio professionals.
- Excellent for stubborn problems like mouth clicks, harsh breaths, hums, and damaged recordings.
- More of a desktop audio restoration suite than a one-click podcast platform.
For automatic breath removal specifically, I’d start with Descript. For a quick “make this voice sound like it was recorded in a studio” pass, try Adobe Podcast Enhance Speech. podcast.adobe.comwww.descript.com
If you tell me your workflow (solo podcast vs interviews, DAW you use, and whether the breaths are too loud or you want them completely removed), I can suggest the best fit.
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Answer 15 of 15, 15th Aug 2026, gpt-5-6, mentions 1 tracked brand
Yes. There are several AI platforms that can do both noise cleanup and automatic breath removal, so you don't have to manually edit every inhale.
My top picks
1. Auphonic — best overall for automatic cleanup
This is probably the closest match to what you're describing. It can automatically:
- Remove background/room noise
- Reduce reverb
- Reduce or remove breaths
- Remove mouth noises
- Level voices between speakers
- EQ/de-ess/de-plosive voices
- Remove filler words, coughs, and silence
- Normalize loudness for podcast platforms
Its Dynamic Denoiser/Speech Isolation specifically has a Remove Breaths control, so you can choose how aggressively it suppresses breathing. us.auphonic.comus.auphonic.com
It also gives you automatic cuts that you can review and adjust rather than blindly committing them. us.auphonic.com
2. Descript — best if you want to edit the podcast too
Descript is more of a full podcast editor. It can automatically clean background noise, remove breaths, filler words and long pauses, and lets you edit the recording through its transcript. help.descript.com
I'd choose this if you're also doing things like:
- Cutting out tangents
- Removing "um/uh"
- Rearranging sections
- Editing video + audio
- Creating clips from the podcast
3. Cleanvoice AI — very focused on podcast cleanup
Cleanvoice specifically advertises automatic breath removal, mouth-sound removal, background-noise removal, filler-word removal, dead-air removal and audio enhancement. cleanvoice.ai
It's a particularly good option if your goal is basically "upload episode → let AI clean it → download finished episode."
What I'd use
If you have already-recorded vocal tracks and want them to sound cleaner without becoming an audio engineer:
Auphonic → first choice
Cleanvoice → easiest podcast-specific alternative
Descript → best if you want to actually edit the episode afterward
One important distinction: breath reduction is usually better than completely deleting every breath. Removing 100% of breathing can make a speaker sound unnaturally chopped-up. Auphonic, for example, lets you control the amount of breath reduction. us.auphonic.comus.auphonic.com
If you tell me what you're currently editing in (Logic, Pro Tools, Audition, Reaper, GarageBand, etc.) and whether you have separate vocal tracks or one mixed podcast file, I can recommend the fastest workflow.
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