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Trim audio

Cut a section out of an audio file with second-level precision - locally in your browser, no upload, with lossless WAV or compact M4A output.

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Start (s)
End (s, 0 = to the end)
Output format
  • WAV (lossless)
  • M4A (AAC, compact)

Your files

    Running locally on your device ...

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    Is my file uploaded?

    No. Everything runs in your browser - your file never leaves your device. How this is verifiable

    No upload100% local
    Your content stays with youno third-party access
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    Voice memo, recording or music track: often you only need a section. This tool cuts a freely chosen part (start and end in seconds, down to tenths) out of an audio file - directly in the browser, the file is never uploaded anywhere.

    Unlike a converter that re-encodes the whole file, this tool decodes only the chosen window: you can cut 30 seconds out of a two-hour recording without the rest ever being touched. The cut is sample-accurate, not just rounded to whole seconds.

    Output comes as WAV (lossless, ideal for further editing) or M4A/AAC (compact, plays everywhere). If you need MP3, run the cut through the audio converter afterwards. After dropping, the preview shows the waveform and a player to find the right seconds.

    Specifications

    Specifications
    Input formatsMP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, OPUS, FLAC
    Auto-conversionMP4
    Output formatsWAV, M4A
    Batch processingNo
    ProcessingLocally in your browser (WebCodecs)
    File uploadNone

    In 3 steps

    1. Drop the audio file and listen in the preview.
    2. Set start and end in seconds (end 0 = to the finish) and choose the output format.
    3. Start the cut and download the section.

    Limitations: The cut section has an honest per-device length cap (desktop about 20 minutes, tablet 15, phone 10; more on machines with plenty of memory) - sections over the cap are clearly refused, never silently truncated. The cap applies to the cut, not to the source file. Compressed inputs (MP3/M4A/OGG) need the browser WebCodecs audio decoder; WAV works everywhere. Output: WAV or M4A (for MP3, use the audio converter afterwards).

    FAQ

    Are files uploaded?

    No. Decoding, cutting and encoding all run locally in the browser.

    How precise is the cut?

    Sample-accurate: start and end are resolved to the individual audio sample, not rounded to whole seconds.

    Can I cut from a very long recording?

    Yes. Only the chosen window is decoded - 30 seconds out of two hours is fine, as long as the section itself stays under the device cap.

    Why is there no MP3 output?

    The browser natively encodes WAV and AAC/M4A. For MP3, feed the cut clip into the audio converter afterwards.

    Is quality preserved?

    WAV output is lossless relative to the decoded signal. M4A encodes at 192 kbps AAC - transparent for most purposes.

    Does trimming also work on a smartphone?

    Yes, directly in the mobile browser. The length of the section is slightly tighter on a smartphone due to the honest per-device cap (see above), because phones typically have less memory.

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