How to Cut an MP3 in 3 Steps

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Upload your audio

Choose an MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, WEBM, or FLAC file (up to 50 MB / 30 minutes). Preview plays in the browser.

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Corta en tiempo real con el reproductor

Play the track, drag the orange start/end handles on the waveform, or mark times from the playhead. Preview your clip in a loop before exporting.

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Export instantly or as MP3

Use Instant cut for an immediate WAV download in your browser, or Export MP3 to get a high-quality MP3 file.

What is an Online MP3 Cutter?

An MP3 cutter (or audio trimmer) removes unwanted parts of a song or recording by keeping only a start–end range. MP3Extra cuts on the server with ffmpeg and exports a clean MP3 you can save — useful for ringtones, samples, voice notes, podcasts, and short clips.

What You Can Do with the MP3 Cutter

Precise trim

Set exact start and end times with text fields and range sliders.

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Realtime player

Hear your selection loop live while you adjust start and end times on the waveform.

Fast export

Server-side cutting returns a ready-to-download MP3 in seconds for most files.

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Works on phone and PC

Cut audio in any modern browser — no desktop software required.

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Private processing

Uploaded files are processed for cutting and then removed from the server.

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Free and simple

No account, no watermark, and no subscription.

Why Use MP3Extra MP3 Cutter?

Quality, Limits, and Privacy

Clips are re-encoded as MP3 at 192 kbps for reliable playback. Maximum upload size is 50 MB and maximum source length is 30 minutes. Uploaded audio is used only to create your cut and is then deleted from the server.

MP3 Cutter FAQ

Is this MP3 cutter free?

Yes. You can cut and download MP3 clips for free. No account is required.

Which formats can I upload?

MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, WEBM, FLAC, AAC, and Opus are supported. The exported clip is always an MP3.

How do I set the cut range?

Enter start and end times like 0:15 and 1:30, or drag the sliders after the file loads.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes. Uploads can be up to 50 MB and about 30 minutes long.

Will cutting reduce quality?

The clip is re-encoded to a high-quality 192 kbps MP3 so it plays reliably everywhere.

Is my audio stored on MP3Extra?

Files are processed to create your cut and then removed. We do not keep a permanent archive.

Can I make a ringtone?

Yes. Trim the part you want, download the MP3, then set it as a ringtone on your phone.

Can I cut YouTube audio?

First download audio with YouTube to MP3, then open the MP3 Cutter to trim the file.