In short: MP3 Cutter trims MP3 and other audio files on a visual waveform, with optional fade-in and fade-out, and saves the clip as MP3, M4A, WAV or OGG.
Processed locally in your browser
Your files and text are handled entirely on your device using your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers.
Your audio is cut locally in your browser and never uploaded.
How to use MP3 Cutter
3 quick steps. Most people are done in under a minute.
- 1
Upload an MP3 or other audio file.
- 2
Drag the handles on the waveform and add fades if you like.
- 3
Save your clip as MP3, M4A, WAV or OGG.
MP3 Cutter features
- Visual waveform with draggable start and end
- Fade in and fade out up to 10 seconds
- MP3, M4A, WAV or OGG output
- Make ringtones and clips in seconds
When to use MP3 Cutter
- Make a ringtone from a song
- Trim silence from voice notes and podcasts
- Cut a highlight from a recording
About this tool
Trim songs, podcasts and voice notes to the exact second on a visual waveform. Add smooth fade-in and fade-out, preview your selection, and save as MP3, M4A, WAV or OGG. Perfect for ringtones and clips. Everything happens in your browser.
MP3 Cutter FAQ
How do I cut an MP3?
Upload the file, drag the handles on the waveform to select the part you want, add fades if you like, then click “Cut audio” and download.
How do I make an iPhone ringtone?
Select up to 30 seconds and save as M4A. Then add it to your iPhone with Finder/iTunes or GarageBand.
Does cutting reduce quality?
Saving as WAV keeps full quality. MP3, M4A and OGG are re-encoded at a high bitrate, which sounds the same for most listening.
Helpful guides
- How to Extract Audio from a Video (MP4 to MP3)Save the sound from a video as MP3, M4A or WAV: which format to pick, which quality to use, and how to grab just one part of the soundtrack.
- How to Make a Ringtone from Any Song (iPhone and Android)Cut the best 30 seconds of a song, add a fade, and set it as your ringtone on iPhone or Android. Free, in your browser.