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WaveNook

Audio cutter: trim MP3s and make ringtones

Open a song or recording, drag the handles to select the part you want, and download it. Add a fade in or fade out for a smooth ringtone. Works with MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC and the sound from video files.

Private by design: everything happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

How to cut an MP3 or other audio file

  1. Click Choose an audio file or drop an MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, FLAC or video file onto the box.
  2. Drag the two handles on the waveform to select the part you want to keep. Use the − and + buttons for precise, 0.1-second adjustments.
  3. Click Play selection to check it, and add a fade in or fade out if you like.
  4. Choose MP3 or WAV and click Cut & download.

Features

Visual waveform

See the quiet and loud parts so you can cut exactly between words or beats.

Fade in and out

Smooth starts and endings, which is perfect for ringtones and alarm sounds.

Almost any format

Open MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, Opus and FLAC, or cut the sound from an MP4 or MOV video.

Fast and private

Your file never leaves your device, so there is no upload wait even for long files.

Getting a clean cut

Zoom in by looking closely at the waveform: the flat sections are silence or quiet moments, and they are the best places to cut. Cutting in the middle of a loud sound can cause a click, and a fade of even half a second hides it completely.

Popular uses

  • Ringtones and alarms: pick the chorus of a song and add a short fade out.
  • Podcasts and voice notes: trim the silence and false starts at the beginning and end.
  • Video soundtracks: open an MP4 to cut just the audio you need for an edit or presentation.
  • Samples: grab a short sound for the sound effects board, or make one for Discord with the Discord sound maker.

Only cut audio you own or have permission to use. Need a different format instead of a shorter file? Try theaudio converter.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a ringtone from a song?

Open the song, move the start handle to your favourite part, click "30s ringtone" to select 30 seconds from there, add a 1-second fade out, and download as MP3. Android phones, and iPhones on iOS 26 or later, can use the MP3 directly as a ringtone.

Can I make an iPhone ringtone?

Yes, on iOS 26 or later. Cut a clip of 30 seconds or less and save it as MP3. On your iPhone, open it in the Files app, tap Share, then "Use as Ringtone". On older iOS versions, import the clip into GarageBand and use Share → Ringtone.

Does cutting reduce the quality?

Choosing WAV keeps full quality. MP3 at 192 kbps or higher sounds the same as the original to almost everyone. Pick 320 kbps if the source is high-quality music.

Is there a file size limit?

There's no upload, so the limit is your device's memory. Files up to a few hundred MB, or several hours of audio, normally work fine on a computer.

Can I remove a part from the middle?

This version keeps one continuous section. To remove something from the middle, cut the two parts you want to keep separately. Joining clips is on our list of upcoming tools.

Is it free?

Yes. There is no watermark, sign-up or limit on how many files you cut.

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