videoonly

Videoonly refers to modes or configurations in video playback and streaming contexts in which audio content is suppressed while video content remains visible. The term is used across software interfaces, streaming platforms, and media players to describe a video-only experience, often for silent viewing, accessibility, or bandwidth considerations.

In practice, video-only can be achieved by muting the audio track, hiding or disabling the audio controls, and, in streaming protocols, omitting the audio track from the media segments. Some applications offer explicit video-only or mute audio options; others infer it from user preferences or device settings. In HTML5, muting a video and removing the audio track mirrors video-only behavior; streaming systems like HLS or DASH can deliver separate audio and video tracks and choose to omit the audio track when needed.

Video-only can support silent viewing in public spaces, reduce bandwidth, or simplify content consumption for users who prefer or require a visual-only experience. However, removing audio may hinder comprehension of content with essential dialogue or sound cues; for accessibility, captions or transcripts are important complements. Some platforms provide captioning, transcripts, or sign-language options as alternatives to audio.

See also: mute, audio track, captions, subtitles, silent mode, video streaming.