# Trim Audio - Cut MP3 and Other Audio Clips Online

> Free online audio trimmer: set start and end times to cut a clip from MP3, WAV, M4A and more. Make ringtones. Processed locally, no upload.

- URL: https://qilingtools.com/en/audio/trim
- Category: Audio Tools (https://qilingtools.com/en/audio)
- Tags: [Audio](https://qilingtools.com/en/tags/audio), [Merge & Split](https://qilingtools.com/en/tags/split-merge)
- Last updated: 2026-10-29
- Price: Free, no sign-up
- Privacy: Runs locally in the browser; files are never uploaded

Enter a start and end time to cut a section of an audio file. Perfect for ringtones, extracting the chorus of a song or removing silence at the start and end of a recording.

## How to use

1. Upload an audio file; the total duration is shown
2. Enter the start and end times (seconds or mm:ss)
3. Click start and download the clip

## Features

- 0.1-second precision
- Fast mode copies audio without re-encoding: lossless and instant
- Optional precise mode for exact cut points
- Common audio formats supported

## FAQ

### Fast mode vs. precise mode?

Fast mode copies the audio data without re-encoding, so it is instant and lossless, but the cut points may be off by a fraction of a second. Precise mode re-encodes for exact cuts and takes longer.

### Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser via WebAssembly. Files never leave your computer and are discarded when you close the page.

### Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. The site is completely free, requires no account, has no usage limits and adds no watermarks.

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