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Vidooplayer

Online Audio Trimmer

Trim and cut audio files online. Remove unwanted parts from your audio recordings easily.

Drop audio file here or click to upload

MP3, WAV, OGG supported

💡 Expert Insight: When trimming audio for ringtones or social media, I always recommend adding a tiny 0.1-second buffer at the start and end. This prevents the audio from sounding 'chopped off' or abrupt when it loops.

Cut the Perfect Audio Clip

Got a long recording but only need that one funny quote or a specific 30-second song segment for a ringtone? Our Audio Trimmer makes it easy to slice and dice your audio files.

Forget about installing heavy editing software. Just upload your track, select the start and end points, and download your new clip. It's fast, precise, and happens entirely in your browser—so your files stay private.

ℹ️ Did you know? Audio trimming is one of the most common audio editing tasks. It's used daily by podcasters to remove intro/outro, musicians to extract specific sections, and content creators to create short clips from longer recordings.

Why Trim Audio Files?

Trimming audio has numerous practical applications:

Podcast Editing

Remove unwanted sections like long pauses, mistakes, or off-topic discussions to create polished episodes.

Ringtone Creation

Extract your favorite 30-second section from a song to create custom ringtones for your phone.

Music Sampling

Extract specific instrumental sections, vocals, or beats from songs for use in music production.

Highlight Extraction

Pull out the best moments from interviews, lectures, or presentations to share on social media.

📝 Example:

A podcaster has a 60-minute interview recording:

  • Original: 60 minutes with 5 minutes of pre-show chat
  • Trim: Start at 5:00, end at 60:00
  • Result: Clean 55-minute episode ready for publishing

Who Needs an Audio Trimmer?

Our audio trimmer is essential for various users:

  • Podcasters: Remove intro/outro, mistakes, or dead air
  • Musicians: Extract specific sections for practice or sampling
  • Content Creators: Create short clips for social media
  • Students: Extract important parts from lecture recordings
  • Interviewers: Pull out key quotes or soundbites
  • Voice Artists: Trim recordings to exact specifications
  • Mobile Users: Create custom ringtones and notification sounds

How to Use the Audio Trimmer

Trimming audio is simple with this tool:

Step 1: Click the upload area or drag your audio file
Step 2: Enter the start time in seconds (e.g., 5.5 for 5.5 seconds)
Step 3: Enter the end time in seconds
Step 4: Click "Preview Selection" to hear the trimmed portion
Step 5: Click "Download Trimmed" to save your clip

💡 Pro Tip: Use the audio player to find exact timestamps. Play the audio, pause at the desired point, and note the current time shown in the player.

Key Features of Our Audio Trimmer

Precise Time Selection

Enter exact start and end times down to 0.1 second precision for accurate trimming.

Preview Before Download

Listen to your selection before downloading to ensure you've captured exactly what you need.

Multiple Format Support

Upload audio files in MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A, FLAC, and other common formats. Output is provided as WAV for maximum quality.

No Software Installation

Everything happens in your browser using the Web Audio API. No need to download Audacity or other audio editing software.

Complete Privacy

All audio processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.

Free and Unlimited

Trim as many audio files as you want, with no registration, no watermarks, and no cost.

Common Use Cases

Podcast Production

Remove pre-show chat, post-show discussions, long pauses, or mistakes to create polished episodes.

Ringtone Creation

Extract the catchiest 15-30 seconds from your favorite songs to create unique ringtones.

Social Media Clips

Create short, shareable clips from longer content for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook.

Music Practice

Extract specific sections of songs to practice difficult passages repeatedly.

Understanding Time Formats

Seconds Format

This trimmer uses seconds as the time unit. Here's how to convert:

  • 1 minute = 60 seconds
  • 1 minute 30 seconds = 90 seconds
  • 2 minutes 15 seconds = 135 seconds
  • 5 minutes = 300 seconds

Decimal Precision

You can use decimals for sub-second precision:

  • 5.5 seconds = 5 seconds and 500 milliseconds
  • 10.25 seconds = 10 seconds and 250 milliseconds
  • 30.75 seconds = 30 seconds and 750 milliseconds

Best Practices for Audio Trimming

Find Exact Timestamps

  • Use the built-in audio player to navigate
  • Play and pause to find exact cut points
  • Note the timestamp shown in the player
  • Add a small buffer (0.1-0.2 seconds) to avoid cutting words

Preview Before Downloading

  • Always preview your selection first
  • Listen for cut-off words or abrupt endings
  • Adjust times if needed
  • Ensure smooth transitions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

File Won't Upload

If your audio file won't upload:

  • Ensure it's an audio file (not video or document)
  • Check file size (under 100MB recommended)
  • Try a different audio format
  • Refresh the page and try again

Preview Not Playing

If preview doesn't work:

  • Check browser audio permissions
  • Ensure volume is turned up
  • Verify start time is less than end time
  • Try a different browser

Trimmed Audio Sounds Cut Off

If words are cut off:

  • Add 0.1-0.2 seconds buffer to start time
  • Extend end time slightly
  • Listen to the original at those timestamps
  • Adjust and preview again

Security and Privacy

Your audio files are completely secure:

  • All processing happens in your browser
  • Files are never uploaded to our servers
  • No data is stored or logged
  • Your audio remains completely private
  • Once you close the browser, all data is cleared

Frequently Asked Questions

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About the Author

Ankush Kumar Singh is a digital tools researcher and UI problem-solver who writes practical tutorials about productivity, text processing, and online utilities.