YouTube has launched an enhanced eraser tool to help creators remove copyrighted music without affecting the video itself.

The feature is designed to quickly remove music tracks while preserving other audio elements such as dialogue or sound effects.

The "erase song" feature was previously tested as a beta version on Google's video sharing platform but did not meet the desired performance standards. It has now been improved, including the use of AI algorithms to identify and remove specific songs without any other changes.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan introduced this improved feature to users on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Caution is still advised when using the "erase song" tool

The platform is experimenting with new technologies to prevent third-party applications that allow users to skip ads in videos. However, it has warned that the new tool is not flawless and there may be instances where the algorithm fails to remove copyrighted music tracks.

The support page states, "If a song is difficult to remove, this edit may not work. If this tool fails to remove the claim on your video, you can try other editing options such as muting all sounds in the claimed section or trimming the claimed section."

Once edited, the processing time may vary, so users are advised to proceed with caution. If the browser window is closed during processing, users will not be able to make further edits. Additionally, if a video has over 100,000 views but the channel is not registered with the YouTube Partner Program, the changes may not be saved.

Another option is for creators to choose to "mute all sounds in the claimed section" to eliminate all audio that may be protected by copyright. In such cases, YouTube will remove the content ID claim.

The "erase song" feature will be rolled out to YouTube Studio desktop and mobile users in the coming weeks.