Audio Trimmer & Ringtone Maker
Cut any part out of an audio file with a visual waveform editor. The iPhone Ringtone preset keeps your clip safely under the 30-second iOS limit.
Drop your audio file here
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG and more - or click to browse
How to Trim an Audio File
- Add your audio - Drop in an MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, or most other audio formats.
- Pick your section - Drag the two handles on the waveform to mark the start and end. Drag the middle of the highlighted region to slide the whole selection. Use Preview to hear exactly what you've selected.
- Optional fades - Turn on fade in and fade out for smooth edges instead of abrupt cuts - especially nice for ringtones.
- Download - Click Trim & Download to get your clip as an MP3. Everything happens in your browser; the file is never uploaded.
Make an iPhone Ringtone Without GarageBand
Video Tutorial
Since iOS 26, iPhones can set any MP3 or M4A file as a ringtone straight from the Files app - as long as the file is under 30 seconds. What Apple didn't ship is a way to trim a song down to those 30 seconds on the phone. That's the step this tool handles:
- Choose the iPhone Ringtone preset - it caps your selection just under 30 seconds, so the finished file always qualifies.
- Select your favorite part - drag the selection to the chorus, drop, or hook you want to hear when your phone rings. Preview until it's right.
- Download the MP3 - Safari saves it to Files → Downloads.
- Set it - in the Files app, tap the file → Share → Use as Ringtone. Done - no GarageBand, no computer, no iTunes.
- Change or remove it anytime under Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone.
On iOS versions before 26, the "Use as Ringtone" option doesn't exist - you'll still need the GarageBand method there, but this tool makes that easier too, since GarageBand's own trimming is fiddly.
How Long Should the Clip Be?
Trim length depends entirely on the job. This table is the shortcut:
| Making a... | Aim for | Fade settings |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone ringtone | Under 30 seconds (use the preset) | Fade in and out, both on |
| Text or notification tone | 2 to 5 seconds | Fade out only, so the start hits instantly |
| Alarm sound | 20 to 30 seconds | Fade in for a gentler wake-up |
| Android ringtone | 20 to 30 seconds | Both on; Android sets any length but loops the clip |
| Podcast or lecture clip | Whatever the moment needs | Both off to preserve the exact audio |
| Voicemail greeting music bed | 15 to 20 seconds | Fade out, so your voice can follow |
Tips for a Good Ringtone
Start the selection a beat before the part you want - phones often ring from a pocket, so the first second matters most. A fade in prevents a jarring start, and a fade out keeps the loop from clipping awkwardly if the call rings longer than your clip. Louder, punchier sections work better than quiet intros; if your source track is quiet overall, run it through our Volume Booster first.