How to Trim Audio

Method 1: Keep the selection

1. Open the file and drag across the part you want to keep.
2. Fine-tune the start and end by typing exact times.
3. Turn on Snap to zero crossings to avoid a click at the cut.
4. Trim the file to the selected region. Press Ctrl+K and type “trim” to find the command quickly.
5. Save or export the result.

Method 2: Export just the selection

Select the part and choose Export selection. You get a new file containing only that part, and the original stays untouched.

Make the edges sound natural

• Add a short Fade In at the start and Fade Out at the end, half a second is often enough.
• Zoom in to place cuts exactly between words.

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