Free Online Audio Cutter
Cut a song, recording, or sample with precise waveform controls — free and private
Last updated: July 24, 2026
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Open Audio CutterWhat Is an Audio Cutter?
An audio cutter keeps the part of a recording you want and removes everything outside your chosen start and end points. It is useful when a full song, interview, or voice memo is longer than the clip you actually need.
A good cut is more than choosing two timestamps. Waveform controls help you place each boundary accurately, while a short fade can prevent clicks or an ending that feels abrupt.
How to Cut Audio Online
Upload the audio
Open the Audio Trimmer & Cutter, then choose an MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, or AAC file up to 250 MB. Processing stays on your device.
Choose the section to keep
Drag the waveform handles to set the exact beginning and end of your clip. Use playback to check that speech, beats, or notes are not cut off.
Add fades and preview
Add a fade-in, fade-out, or both when the clip needs a softer entrance or ending. Preview the result before processing it.
Cut and download
Process the selected section, then download an MP3 for convenient sharing or a WAV when you want an uncompressed result.
When to Use Fade-In and Fade-Out
A fade-in raises the volume gradually from silence. It can smooth the start of music, hide room noise before speech, or make a clip feel less sudden.
A fade-out lowers the ending gradually. Use it when a song continues beyond your chosen cut or when a spoken clip needs a gentler finish. Keep fades short for tight edits and longer for musical transitions.
What Can You Make with an Audio Cutter?
Ringtones
Keep a recognizable chorus, hook, or instrumental moment and remove the rest of the song.
Podcast Clips
Pull out a quote or highlight for a trailer, social post, or episode preview.
Music Samples
Isolate a drum hit, phrase, or texture and use fades to reduce boundary clicks.
Voice Memos
Remove silence, false starts, and unrelated conversation from a quick recording.
Audio Cutter vs Audio Trimmer: Is There a Difference?
In everyday use, audio cutter and audio trimmer usually mean the same thing: selecting the part you want to keep. “Trim” often suggests cleaning the beginning or end, while “cut” can also describe extracting a section from the middle.
The tool handles both jobs. Set the start and end points around any section of the waveform, preview it, and export only that selection.
Audio Cutter FAQ
Can I cut audio online for free?
Yes. The audio cutter is free to use and does not require an account or watermark. Processing happens in your browser, so the audio is not uploaded to a server.
Which audio formats can I cut?
You can open MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and AAC files up to 250 MB. After cutting, you can download MP3 for a smaller, widely compatible file or WAV for an uncompressed result.
Can I cut a section from the middle of a song?
Yes. Place the start handle before the section and the end handle after it. The downloaded file contains only the selected part.
Will cutting audio reduce its quality?
Choosing a shorter section does not add effects or change pitch. WAV export is uncompressed, while MP3 export uses high-quality 320 kbps encoding and may introduce a small amount of normal lossy compression.
How do I avoid clicks at the cut points?
Add a very short fade-in or fade-out at the boundary. A short fade moves the signal smoothly toward or away from silence, which reduces sudden waveform jumps that can sound like clicks.
Ready to Cut Your Audio?
Choose the exact section you need, add smooth fades, and download it in minutes.
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