Trim audio files to extract the perfect segment. Cut MP3, WAV, FLAC and more. Set start/end times or duration — ideal for ringtones, clips, and edits. MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, M4A • Files deleted in 2h Conversion failed Convert any file in seconds — no software, no sign-up required. Upload your audio file Select output format Get your converted file Why Use EasyConv Professional-grade conversion with features designed for real-world workflows. Adjust quality settings. Cut the best 30 seconds of any song to create a custom ringtone for iPhone or Android — no desktop software required. Remove unwanted intros, outros, or silence from podcast episodes quickly. Extract specific interview segments without re-encoding. Upload a video file to extract and trim a specific audio clip — great for pulling quotes, music cues, or sound effects from video. The output file uses the same audio codec as the input. Cutting WAV stays WAV, MP3 stays MP3 — no re-encoding quality loss. Files are processed securely. Supported Formats Detailed breakdown of every format supported by this converter. Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know about this conversion tool. How do I specify the start time and duration? Will cutting an MP3 reduce quality? Can I cut audio longer than an hour? Can I make a ringtone with this tool? What if I just want to remove silence from the beginning? Is the output format the same as the input? Who Uses This Tool

Real-world use cases from professionals across different industries. Trim the perfect 30-second hook from any song, then convert to M4A (.m4r) for a fully custom iPhone ringtone with no apps required. Cut a specific answer or quote from a long recording to use as a standalone audio clip for social media or show notes. Grab a specific drum break, melody riff, or sound effect from a long audio file and bring it into your DAW as a clean sample. Cut a full lecture recording into topic-based segments for a structured online course without re-recording anything. Extract audio from a video file and then cut to the exact scene dialogue or music cue needed for a separate edit. Snip the most compelling 15–60 seconds from a podcast, song, or interview to share as an audio preview on social platforms. See how we compare to other solutions Technical Specifications Detailed technical information about our conversion engine. Max file size: 500 MB Time precision: HH:MM:SS.mmm Output format matches input How to Cut Audio Files Precisely: A Practical Guide Cutting audio files sounds simple, but the details matter. The difference between a clean cut and an artefact-riddled one often comes down to understanding how your audio cutter handles codec frames, re-encoding, and timing precision. This guide explains everything you need to know to get perfect results every time. Stream Copy vs Re-Encoding: Why It Matters When you cut a WAV or FLAC file, the cutter can simply copy the relevant PCM samples — no encoding or decoding required. The output is bit-perfect. For lossy formats like MP3 or AAC, true "lossless cutting" is complicated by the fact that audio is stored in compressed frames. A cut in the middle of a frame requires either decoding and re-encoding (introducing quality loss) or accepting a slight imprecision at the cut boundary. FFmpeg's stream copy mode cuts at the nearest frame boundary, which typically means a difference of a few milliseconds — imperceptible in practice for most content. Entering Precise Start Times The time format for audio cutting is flexible. All of the following are valid inputs: 1:30 (1 minute 30 seconds), 90 (90 seconds), 01:30:00 (1 hour 30 minutes), 1:30.500 (1 minute 30.5 seconds). For ringtone creation, aim for a start time that catches the song at a musically strong moment — an intro riff, a chorus, or a recognisable hook — rather than the very beginning of the track. Creating iPhone Ringtones with the Audio Cutter iPhone ringtones must be 30 seconds or shorter. The workflow: (1) cut your desired clip with the Audio Cutter; (2) convert the result to M4A (AAC) using the M4A Converter ; (3) download the M4A file and rename the extension to .m4r; (4) open iTunes or Music on a Mac, drag the .m4r file in, and sync your iPhone. The custom ringtone then appears in Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone. Extracting Audio Clips from Video Files Uploading a video file (MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI) allows you to extract a specific time range of audio. This is useful for pulling dialogue from a film scene, extracting a song from a music video, or grabbing a sound effect from a long video recording. The audio cutter decodes the audio stream, cuts the specified range, and returns it as an audio file — all in one step, saving the intermediate step of a full audio extraction followed by a separate cut. Best Practices for Podcast Editing with the Audio Cutter For podcast segment extraction, identify your in and out points by listening to the recording and noting timestamps. When cutting, add 0.5–1 second of buffer before and after the desired segment to avoid cutting into words at the edges. If you need to remove noise at the beginning or end of the clip, run the result through the Noise Remover after cutting. For final delivery, re-encode the cut segment to 128 kbps MP3 mono using the Audio Compressor . Ready to convert? Start converting your files for free — no signup required