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Free Online Audio Cutter

Trim and cut any audio file online

Last updated: April 10, 20265 min readBy the RemoveVocals Audio Team

What is an audio cutter?

An audio cutter is a tool that lets you trim an audio file to a specific section by marking a start and end point on a visual waveform. RemoveVocals Audio Cutter runs entirely in your browser with sample-accurate precision — perfect for ringtones, podcast snippets, song intros or removing silence from voice recordings. Free, private, and unlimited.

Upload & Trim Your Audio

Drag and drop your audio file here

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Max 500 MB • MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A
Supported: MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, M4A, and more

Why Use Our Free Audio Cutter?

Visual Waveform Editor

See exactly where you're cutting with a zoomable waveform display. Drag handles to select your range with sample-level precision.

Fade In & Fade Out

Apply smooth fade-in and fade-out effects to your trimmed clip — perfect for ringtones, intros, or clean loop endpoints.

Instant Preview

Listen to your selected range before exporting. Adjust start and end points in real time until the cut sounds exactly right.

100% Private

All trimming runs locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server — fast, private, and completely free.

How to Cut Audio Files Online

Trimming audio has never been simpler. With RemoveVocals's Audio Cutter, you can precisely cut and trim any audio file directly in your browser — no software installation needed. Upload your MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, or M4A file and use the visual waveform editor to set exact start and end points. This audio trimmer displays your waveform in real time, making it easy to identify sections by their visual amplitude for accurate audio cutting and mp3 cutter operations.

Simply drag the selection handles to define the portion you want to keep, then click the cut button to process. You can preview your selection before exporting to ensure precision. The entire operation runs locally in your browser, so your files remain private and the process is nearly instantaneous. After trimming, merge them with Audio Joiner if you're combining multiple clips, or isolate vocals before trimming to edit specific parts of your track.

RemoveVocals's Audio Cutter is perfect for creating ringtones, trimming podcast episodes, removing silence from recordings, extracting specific segments from interviews, or preparing audio samples for music production. This free audio editor lets you cut mp3 online and create custom audio segments with sample-accurate precision. Export your trimmed audio in high-quality WAV format with no loss in quality. For detailed techniques, read our complete audio trimming guide.

Key Takeaways

RemoveVocals Audio Cutter vs Audacity vs Online Alternatives

FeatureRemoveVocalsAudacityMost online cutters
PriceFree · unlimitedFree (open source)Free with limits / paid tiers
Install requiredNo — browser onlyYes (desktop app)No
Files uploaded to serverNo — fully localNo (desktop)Yes (usually)
Visual waveform editorYes — touch-friendlyYesVaries
Fade in / fade outBuilt-in, one clickMenu navigationSometimes
Watermark on outputNoNoYes (free tiers)

About the RemoveVocals Audio Team

RemoveVocals is built by a small team of audio engineers and ML practitioners working on vocal separation, loudness normalization and music information retrieval. We operate from Paris, France. This page was last reviewed on April 10, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cut an audio file online?

Upload your file to RemoveVocals's audio cutter. The waveform editor appears automatically. Drag the selection handles to mark the start and end of the section you want to keep, then click Cut to download the trimmed file.

What audio formats can I trim?

Our audio cutter supports MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, and M4A files. The trimmed output is exported as high-quality WAV for maximum fidelity.

Can I preview before cutting?

Yes. Click the play button after setting your selection to hear exactly what will be exported. Adjust the start and end points until the result sounds perfect.

Can I add fade effects?

Yes. Enable fade-in and fade-out from the controls panel. This creates smooth volume transitions at the start and end of your trimmed clip — great for ringtones and samples.

Is there a maximum file size?

There's no hard limit — it depends on your device's available memory. Most users can trim files up to several hundred MB without issues on modern devices.

Can I make ringtones with this tool?

Absolutely. Upload your song, select the 20–40 second section you want as a ringtone, add a fade-out, and download. The WAV output can be converted to your phone's preferred format.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The audio cutter works in any modern mobile browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). The waveform editor is touch-friendly, so you can pinch to zoom and drag to select on your phone or tablet.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. All cutting happens locally in your browser through the Web Audio API. Your audio never leaves your device, nothing is stored on our servers, and no account is required.

How precise is the cut?

Cuts are sample-accurate. Internally we use the raw AudioBuffer, so you can trim to the exact millisecond. Zoom in on the waveform for frame-perfect start and end points.

Can I use this as an iPhone ringtone maker?

Yes. iPhone ringtones must be under 40 seconds. Trim your selection to 20-40 seconds, add a fade-out, and download the WAV. Convert to .m4r in any free converter and import into Finder or iTunes.

How is this different from Audacity?

Audacity is a powerful desktop app but requires installation, has a steep learning curve, and uses an outdated interface. RemoveVocals Audio Cutter runs in any browser with a clean visual waveform editor — ideal for quick single trims and ringtones without installing anything.

Is there a watermark?

No. There are no watermarks, no limits on file length, and no daily quota. Use it as much as you want.

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