Audio Cutter
Cut any song, recording or podcast in seconds. Drag the handles on the waveform, listen to your selection and save just that part — or delete it and keep the rest. Perfect for ringtones, intros and clips. Your file never leaves your device.
- No upload
- Precise waveform
- Ringtone maker
- Free, no watermark
Drop an audio file here
or
You can also paste with Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) or drop a whole folder.
MP3 · WAV · M4A · AAC · FLAC · OGG · OPUS · MP4 / MOV video
Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded.
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Done — your file is ready
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How to cut an audio file
Precise cuts in three steps.
- 1
Open your audio
Drop an MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG or video file onto the page.
- 2
Select the part
Drag the handles or type exact times. Press Space to listen, I and O to set start and end at the playhead.
- 3
Cut & download
Choose “Keep” or “Delete”, add fades if you like and download the result.
A real audio editor — without installing one
Everything runs in your browser.
Precise waveform
Zoom in down to milliseconds, scroll with the overview bar and hear exactly where you cut.
Keep or delete
Save only the selection — or remove a part (a cough, an ad, a mistake) and join the rest without a click.
Ringtone maker
One click selects 30 or 40 seconds and exports an M4R ringtone for iPhone or an MP3 for Android.
Fade in & out
Smooth starts and endings in seconds — no abrupt cut-offs.
Same format & quality
MP3 stays MP3, WAV stays WAV — or convert to M4A, FLAC or OGG while cutting.
Keyboard shortcuts
Space = play, ← → = seek, I / O = set start / end, + / − = zoom.
Private
Your audio is processed on your device and never uploaded.
Free
No sign-up, no watermark, no time limits.
Cutting audio without losing quality
When you cut an MP3 the selected part is decoded and saved again in the same format at a matching bitrate, so the result sounds the same as the original. Choose WAV or FLAC if you plan to edit the clip further — they are lossless.
To make a ringtone, select the chorus (30 s works on every phone), add a short fade-out and save as M4R for iPhone or MP3 for Android. On iPhone, copy the M4R file via Finder/iTunes or open it with GarageBand to set it as ringtone.
Use Delete selection to remove something from the middle of a recording. Both sides are joined with a tiny crossfade, so you won’t hear a click at the joint.
Keyboard shortcuts
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Play / pause |
| ← / → | Seek 1 s (Shift: 5 s) |
| I / O | Set start / end at the playhead |
| + / − | Zoom in / out |
| Ctrl + Enter | Cut |
| Home / End | Jump to start / end |
Tips
- Cut several clips and want them in one file? Use the Audio Joiner.
- Need to trim many files the same way? The Audio Trimmer works in batch.
- Remove long pauses automatically with the Silence Remover.
- Make the clip smaller for sharing with the MP3 Compressor.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Contact us — we reply quickly.
How do I cut an MP3 file?
Open the file, drag the two handles on the waveform around the part you want, click “Cut audio” and download the result.
Can I remove a part from the middle?
Yes. Select the part and choose “Delete selection”. The remaining audio is joined seamlessly.
How do I make an iPhone ringtone?
Select up to 40 seconds (use the 30 s or 40 s button), choose “M4R (iPhone ringtone)” as output format and download. Then sync it with Finder/iTunes or import it in GarageBand on your iPhone.
Does cutting reduce the quality?
MP3, M4A and OGG are re-encoded at a bitrate matching the original, which is practically transparent. WAV and FLAC stay lossless.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The waveform, the playback and the cutting all happen in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Which formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, Opus and the sound of MP4, MOV and WebM videos. You can save as MP3, M4A, M4R, WAV, FLAC or OGG.
Can I set exact times?
Yes. Type the start and end time (e.g. 1:23.45) into the fields below the waveform or press I / O to use the playhead position.
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