Is the MP3 trimmer free?
Yes. Cutting an MP3 to a shorter clip is completely free, with no signup or watermark.
Does the file leave my browser?
No. The trim runs locally in your browser, so your MP3 stays on your device and is never uploaded.
Can I cut just a short middle section?
Yes. Set the start and end points to keep the exact range you want, including a short section from the middle.
Does it re-encode the MP3?
Yes. The clip is exported locally in your browser as a fresh MP3 file containing only the range you selected.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. Because it runs in the browser, you can trim MP3 files on a phone or tablet as well as a desktop.
How do I cut a section out of an MP3?
Set the start and the end in milliseconds, then export. The clip between them is re-encoded as a new MP3 in your browser, and the original file is untouched.
Why are the times in milliseconds?
Because a clean cut belongs at a silence, not at a round second. Two hundred milliseconds is often the difference between a clean start and a clipped first word.
Does trimming reduce the file size?
Yes, proportionally, and it is the only edit that does so for free. Half the duration is roughly half the file, with no quality trade at all.
Does trimming lose quality?
A little, because the MP3 has to be re-encoded. Make all your cuts in one pass rather than trimming an already-trimmed file.
How do I make a ringtone?
Use the Ringtone Maker instead. It caps the clip at 45 seconds and handles the fade in and out, which a plain trim does not.