Two Methods to Cut MP3, WAV, AAC, etc on Mac or Windows

Overview

Only need one part of an MP3 file as your ringtone? Want to cut the unneeded part of an MP3 file for any personal use? Want to only remain the wanted parts for all stored MP3 files to save hard drive space? The following article will show you two popular methods to cut MP3.

Method One: Use an MP3 Editor - iDealshare VideoGo

iDealshare VideoGo is a professional MP3 trimmer which can cut MP3 file to only get any wanted MP3 part. iDealshare VideoGo can trim any MP3 file to get any wanted MP3 part and also convert the trimmed MP3 file to WAV, AAC, WMA, FLAC, AIFF, OGG, MP2, etc. iDealshare VideoGo can also trim other audio formats, like AAC, WAV, WMA, FLAC, etc and support audio conversion. Also, iDealshare VideoGo can merge many small MP3 clips, change MP3 codec, volume, frame rate, bitrate, etc and do the same edition to audio files in other audio formats.

How to Cut MP3 with iDealshare VideoGo?

The steps to use iDealshare VideoGo to cut MP3 file are listed as follows:

Make Preparation: Free download the best MP3 Cutter

Free download the professional MP3 Cutter called iDealshare VideoGo - iDealshare VideoGo ( Windows Version, Mac Version), install and run it, the following interface will pop up.

Step 1 Add MP3

Click the "Add File" button to add the MP3 file to this MP3 cutter/trimmer - iDealshare VideoGo.

Step 2 Set the beginning and end time

Click the Trim button to bring up the Trim window and use one of the following three methods to set the MP3 start time and end time:

• Method one: Directly input the Start time and end time in the time box.
• Method two: Drag the scissor bars which can be found at the bottom of the preview window to get the accurate time.
• Method three: Click the start point and the end point of the MP3 file.
After the MP3 start time and end time is set, click the OK button to save your settings.

Step 3 Set trim MP3 without re-encoding

• Click the "Profile" drop down button to select MP3 as output profile from the "General Audio" category.
• Then click "Setting..." button to open the "Advanced Settings" Window. Swith to the "Advanced" panel, double click on the right side of Audio Codec to select Copy from the drop down list.

Step 4 Finish cutting MP3

If you want to change the MP3 format after cutting MP3 file, you can click the "Profile" drop down button> "General Audio" category to select your wanted output format.

Method Two: Use VLC Player

We all know that VLC player is a popular media player, but except for playing media files, VLC player can also cut MP3 file. The steps on cutting MP3 file are listed as follows:

• Open VLC>Click on Media > Open File button to add your MP3 file to this MP3 cutter - VLC player by clicking the Open button.
• Select View tab>Advanced Controls to bring up the red record icon.
• Click Play button, drag the slider point and at the same time press the recording button to start to record your needed MP3 part. Next, click the Stop button to stop recording the MP3 file. Next, you can find the cut/recorded MP3 part in your My Music on your PC.