A free MP3 cutter that works in your browser
This MP3 cutter lets you cut the exact part of a song, voice note or recording you want and save it as a new MP3, without installing an app. Choose a file, mark where your clip should start and end, and download the result. It is a free online audio cutter for everyday jobs: making a ringtone, trimming a long WhatsApp voice message, cutting an intro for a video or saving one great line from a podcast you recorded yourself.
Everything runs on your own phone or computer. Your audio is never uploaded, so it stays private and there is no waiting for big files to transfer.
What you can do with an online audio cutter
- Make a ringtone from the best 30 seconds of a song.
- Create a status or story clip with just the chorus or a punchline.
- Trim voice notes and recordings, removing silence or mistakes at the start and end.
- Cut background music to the exact length of your video or slideshow.
- Save a short sound for an alarm, notification or presentation.
How to cut a song in MP3 cutter
- Choose your audio file. Click the box above or drag and drop the file. MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG/OPUS and most other formats your browser can play are accepted.
- Mark the start and end. Play the preview. When you hear the moment your clip should begin, press Set start here. When it should stop, press Set end here. You can also type the Start and End values in seconds, for example 45 and 75.
- Choose the quality. 192 kbps is the default and suits most music. Pick 320 kbps for top quality or 128 kbps for a smaller file.
- Press Start, then Download. After a short progress bar, your clip is ready. It is saved with a clear name such as song-cut.mp3, and you can press Convert another file to make the next one.
MP3 cutter and ringtone maker: how to make a ringtone
A ringtone is just a short audio clip, so this tool doubles as a ringtone maker. Here is how to get a good one:
- Keep it about 30 seconds. That is long enough for most calls and works well on both Android and iPhone.
- Start on the hook. Set the start right where the chorus or the most recognisable part begins, so you hear it immediately when the phone rings.
- End on a pause. Since fade-out isn't available yet, choose an end point where the music naturally breathes, so the loop doesn't sound abrupt.
- Use 192 kbps. Phone speakers don't benefit much from more, and the file stays small.
On most Android phones you can copy the MP3 to your phone and select it in the sound or ringtone settings. iPhones handle custom ringtones differently and usually need an extra step through a computer or a ringtone app, but the 30-second MP3 from this audio cutter is the right starting point.
Use it on Android, iPhone or PC – no app download
Many people search for an MP3 cutter download or an audio cutter app, but you don't need one. This page works in up-to-date Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox on computers, and in Chrome or Safari on phones. Open it, pick your song from your music folder, downloads or Files, and cut it right there. Nothing is installed, so there are no ads popping up inside an app and no storage taken on your phone.
Processing speed depends on your device. Short songs are cut in moments; very long recordings take longer on a phone than on a laptop.
Supported formats and output quality
| You can open | You get | Bitrate options |
|---|
| MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, OPUS and other audio your browser plays | MP3 | 128, 192 (default) or 320 kbps |
Remember that cutting cannot improve sound quality. If your original song is a 128 kbps MP3, saving the clip at 320 kbps makes the file bigger but doesn't make it sound better. Matching the original or using 192 kbps is usually the sensible choice.
Private, free and without limits
Typical online MP3 cutters upload your song to a server and send it back. VidHaul does the cutting on your own device using the audio technology built into modern browsers. Nothing is sent anywhere, so private voice notes, interviews and unreleased tracks stay with you. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
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Only cut and use audio you own or have the right to use.
Frequently asked questions
Is this MP3 cutter online and free?
Yes. This online MP3 cutter is free: use the MP3 cutter online free of charge, with no sign-up, no watermark and no upload. It also works as an audio cutter online free for WAV, M4A and OGG files.
Can I cut the audio from a video?
Yes. Besides being an MP3 audio cutter, it works as a video to audio cutter: choose an MP4 or MOV video and it saves only the part of the sound you select.
How to cut a song in MP3 cutter?
Choose the song, play the preview and press Set start here where your part begins and Set end here where it ends. Press Start, then Download to save the cut MP3.
How to use MP3 cutter on Android?
Open this page in Chrome on your Android phone, tap the file box and pick the song from your music or downloads folder. Set the start and end, press Start and save the MP3 – no app to install.
How do I make a ringtone from a song?
Cut the part you like, about 30 seconds long, and download it as MP3. On Android you can then pick the file in your sound settings; on iPhone ringtones need an extra step through a computer or a ringtone app.
Can I merge or join songs with this MP3 cutter?
Not yet. The tool cuts one part of one file at a time. Joining several songs together isn't available at the moment.
Can I add a fade-in or fade-out?
Fade effects aren't available yet. For a smoother ringtone, choose start and end points where the music is naturally quiet, such as the beginning of a line or the end of a chorus.
Which bitrate should I choose?
192 kbps is the default and sounds good for most music. Pick 320 kbps for the best quality or 128 kbps for a smaller file, such as a voice note. A higher bitrate can't add quality that the original file didn't have.
Is my audio uploaded to a server?
No. The audio cutter works entirely in your browser, so your songs and recordings never leave your device. That makes it safe for private voice memos and interviews too.