Trimming MP3 removes unwanted parts from an audio file, which could be useful in many cases. In this article, we’re sharing how to do that on Windows.

Why trim MP3 audio files?

There are several most common use cases for removing parts from songs and voice recordings.

Soundtrack or voiceover in a video. You definitely have seen videos with funny sounds, music, or voiceover. Whereas popular social sharing platforms like TikTok and Snapchat have integrated tools to add and trim audio, you may need a movie with sound on a DVD or stored locally on a laptop. Desktop audio editing suites allow producing an audio track as well as the final version of your video.

Ringtone for incoming calls. Most of the default tunes in smartphones are boring, not to mention that so many people use them and you’d check your device whenever someone receives a call. Trimming MP3 files helps create a custom ringtone, which could be your favourite song.

Sampling. Professional music producers and DJs are often inspired by popular melodies and trim MP3 to make samples for remixes and even new beats.

How to trim MP3 on Windows

AVS Audio Editor is a great app where you can remove unnecessary parts from your audio file. The software is supported on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and even older versions — Vista and XP.

There are two methods to trim MP3 depending on what part should be deleted.

Trim to selection

This guide is relevant if you want to select the desired length of an audio track and remove everything except the selection. Follow these steps for creating a ringtone, for example.

Step 1. Click the Open button to upload your track to AVS Audio Editor.

Alternatively, you can click Import from Video to extract sound from a clip.

Step 2. Select the part of a song you want to keep as the output file.

Play back the selected part to make sure it’s the correct one.

Step 3. Go to the Edit tab and click Trim to selection.

Step 4. Save your new MP3 file.

Trim certain parts in an audio track

This method helps remove unwanted pieces of a recording, such as hummings and scratchings in the beginning or at the end.

Step 1. Click the Open button to upload your track to AVS Audio Editor.

Alternatively, you can click Import from Video to extract sound from a clip.

Step 2. Select the part of an audio you want to remove.

Play back the selected part to make sure you aren’t trimming important pieces.

Step 3. Go to the Edit tab and click Delete.

Step 4. Save your new MP3 file.

Want to trim your MP3 files on your Windows laptop? Try AVS Audio Editor today!

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