Free MP3 Cutter for Windows

Quickly trim MP3 files

Free MP3 Cutter is an extremely lightweight tool that focuses on one task: shortening audio files. It doesn’t offer a lot of extra features or fancy styling, but it does make cutting an MP3 straightforward and fast. If you need more editing tools, consider alternatives such as Free MP3 Cutter Joiner or Free Cut.

Open the file

There are three simple ways to load an audio track: type the path, browse to the file, or drag-and-drop it into the window. A single play control begins playback, and a plain timeline shows you where you are in the track so you can pinpoint the segment you want to extract.

Select the portion to keep

Move the playhead to the spot where your clip should start and press the “Mark Start” button; then locate the end point and click “Mark End.” You can preview only the highlighted segment before you save it to confirm the selection is exactly right.

Save the new clip

Once the range is marked, export the highlighted audio to create the shortened MP3. The app does exactly what you need for quick tasks — for example, making ringtones — and while programs like Audacity offer many more features, Free MP3 Cutter is ideal when you only want a rapid, no-frills trim.

Quick how-to (steps)

• Load your MP3 by dragging it in or using the file browser.
• Play the track and move to the start position, then press “Mark Start.”
• Jump to the end position and press “Mark End,” then preview the selection.
• Export/save the selected segment as a new MP3 file.