Select an audio section without leaving harsh starts or endings.
EditFull practical documentation · edition reviewed: 26 October 2026
When this task helps
A good cut preserves the natural start of a word, beat or phrase and ends without sounding suddenly interrupted.
Worked example
A rehearsal starts with eight seconds of silence. Set the start after that wait and the end after the last intended note. Reverb tails are part of the sound and may need extra room.
What to check before starting
Listen to a few seconds before and after the markers. For music, a pause or musical change often makes a cleaner cut point.
Choosing the settings
Listen around both boundaries. If a click appears, move the cut to a pause or quieter region. Trimming does not automatically add a volume fade.
Limits that affect the result
Trimming cannot remove continuous background noise or separate voice from music. Check output compatibility with the receiving device.
Mistake to avoid
Avoid cutting directly through a syllable or strong audio peak when you can move the marker slightly to a more natural point.
Illustrative example: size and quality depend on the source file.