Trim Audio Online — Cut MP3, WAV, FLAC and More
Precisely trim any audio file by setting a start time and end time. Download the clipped segment instantly.
What Is Audio Trimming?
Audio trimming is the process of cutting a specific portion of an audio file, keeping only the segment between a defined start point and end point and discarding the rest. It is one of the most fundamental audio editing tasks, used for creating podcast clips, removing silence from the beginning of a recording, cutting a song to fit a time limit, or extracting a specific section of an interview.
How to Use the Audio Trimmer
Upload your audio file, then set the start and end times using the time input fields. Type exact times in MM:SS or HH:MM:SS format for precision. Once you are happy with the selection, click Trim and download the result. The trimmed file is exported in the same format as the original, preserving all quality.
Common Uses for Audio Trimming
- Podcast editing — Remove dead air at the start and end of recordings, or extract individual segments for social sharing.
- Music clips — Cut a 30-second preview of a song for use on social media or a website.
- Ringtone creation — Trim a song to 20 to 40 seconds for use as a phone ringtone.
- Interview extraction — Pull a specific quote or segment from a long interview recording.
- Sound effects — Extract a specific sound from a longer audio file for use in video or game projects.
- Removing silence — Cut silent sections at the beginning or end of a recording before uploading or sharing.
Lossless Trimming for WAV and FLAC
When you trim a WAV or FLAC file, the operation is performed without re-encoding the audio, which is called a lossless cut. For MP3 files, trimming at non-frame boundaries may require a brief re-encode of the boundary frames, but quality loss is negligible. For best results, trim WAV or FLAC and convert to MP3 afterward if needed.
Tips for Precise Trimming
Cut at natural zero-crossings where the waveform is near the silence line to avoid clicks or pops at trim boundaries. Add a brief fade-in or fade-out using our Fade In/Out tool for a professional, broadcast-ready finish. If you need to extract many sections, consider using the Audio Splitter tool to divide the file into equal parts first.
How it works
- Upload your audio file (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, or M4A).
- Set the Start Time for where you want the audio to begin.
- Set the End Time for where you want the audio to stop.
- Preview the selection if available, then click Trim Audio.
- Download your trimmed audio file.