How to cut an audio file
- Choose the format to save: MP3 for sharing and listening, WAV for further editing.
- Choose your audio file or drop it on the box above. A player opens.
- Play it and press Use current time next to Start and End, or type the times.
- Press Cut audio and download the result.
You can add several files; each opens in turn so you can set its own start and end.
What you can cut
MP3, M4A and AAC (including iPhone Voice Memos), WAV, FLAC, OGG and Opus files. The browser decodes the audio, the chosen part is kept, and it’s saved as MP3 or WAV.
Common uses
- Remove silence, coughs or setup chatter from the start and end of a voice memo or podcast recording.
- Keep the best 30 seconds of a song for a ringtone, alarm or video.
- Cut a long recording of a meeting, lecture or interview down to the part that matters.
- Prepare a clean clip for a presentation or social media post.
Choosing MP3 quality
| Quality | Best for |
|---|---|
| 128 kbps | Speech: voice memos, lectures, podcasts |
| 192 kbps | Music for everyday listening (recommended) |
| 256–320 kbps | Music where you want the most detail |
Removing a part from the middle
This tool keeps one continuous section. To remove a section in the middle, cut the file twice, once for the part before and once for the part after, then join the two pieces with the merge audio tool.
Keep the original file until you’ve listened to the cut version, in case you want a slightly different start or end.
Privacy
The audio is decoded and cut in your browser, and the MP3 is encoded with LAME, the open-source MP3 encoder, on your device. Nothing is uploaded.
Questions
How do I cut an MP3 at an exact time?
Type the start and end as minutes and seconds, such as 1:05.5 for one minute five and a half seconds. Or play the file and press "Use current time" at the right moment; pause first for precision.
Is the quality reduced?
The kept part is saved again as MP3 at the quality you choose, or as uncompressed WAV. At 192 kbps or higher, the re-saved MP3 sounds the same as the original to nearly everyone. Choose WAV if you'll edit the audio further.
Will the cut click or pop?
No. A tiny fade of a few milliseconds is added at each end, too short to hear as a fade, so the audio doesn't start or stop with a click.
Can I make a ringtone this way?
Yes. Cut the part you want, then for an iPhone use the MP3 to M4R converter. Android phones can use the MP3 directly as a ringtone.
Last reviewed 7 November 2026