How to Fade Out Audio in Premiere Pro (2 Easy Ways)

Got an audio clip that ends too abruptly? Whether you're wrapping up a video or just want a smoother transition between scenes, fading out your audio is one of those small touches that makes a big difference.

Luckily, Premiere Pro gives you a few different ways to do it. And none of them are complicated.

Here’s how you can fade out audio in Premiere Pro using three simple methods.

1. Use Keyframes on the Audio Clip

This is probably the most flexible method if you want full control over how the volume drops.

1. Select your audio clip in the timeline.
2. Expand the track height so you can see the white volume line.
3. Hold Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) and click on the white line to add two keyframes near the end of your clip.
4. Drag the second keyframe down to lower the volume to zero.
5. Adjust spacing between keyframes for a faster or slower fade.

That’s it. You’ve now created a custom fade-out exactly where and how you want it.

2. Apply the Constant Power Audio Transition

If you just want something quick and smooth without messing with keyframes, this one’s for you.

1. Go to the Effects panel.
2. Search for Constant Power under Audio Transitions > Crossfade.
3. Drag and drop it onto the end of your audio clip.
4. Adjust its duration by dragging its edges if needed.

This creates a nice gradual fade-out automatically, and it works great for most situations.

Conclusion

Fading out audio in Premiere Pro doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you're using keyframes for precision, transitions for speed, each method gets the job done depending on what you're looking for.

Try them out and see which one fits best into your workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fade audio out in Premiere?

You can fade out audio by adding two keyframes near the end of your clip on the volume line and lowering the second one to zero. Or use the Constant Power transition from Effects for an automatic fade-out effect.

How to add fade out audio?

To add a fade-out, drag the Constant Power transition onto the end of your audio clip from Effects > Audio Transitions > Crossfade. You can also manually create one using volume keyframes on your timeline.

How to gradually decrease volume in Premiere Pro?

Use keyframes: click on your audio's volume line near its end, add two points with Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac), then drag the second point down to zero volume for a gradual decrease.

How to cut out audio in Premiere Pro?

To cut out part of an audio clip, use the Razor Tool (C) and click where you want to split it, then select and delete any unwanted section with Backspace (Windows) or Delete (Mac).