Cut a Song and Make a Ringtone
Add a song or a video, choose the part to keep, and download it as MP3, or as M4R for an iPhone ringtone. Everything happens on your device; nothing is uploaded.
- MP3, M4A, WAV, video…
- Fade in / fade out
- iPhone ringtone (M4R)
- 100% private
100% private — Everything is processed directly in your browser: your files, voice, and image are never sent to Chatzam's servers.
How to cut an MP3 or a song?
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Add your file
An MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG… or a video, whose audio is extracted automatically.
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Select the part you want
Place the two handles on the waveform, listen to the selection, and adjust the start and end to a tenth of a second. Add a fade-in or fade-out if needed.
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Download the clip
Export it as MP3, which plays anywhere, or as M4R, the iPhone ringtone format.
Precise cutting, with no software to install
Waveform and handles
Spot the chorus, the silences, and the loud parts at a glance, then place the two handles in the right spot.
To a tenth of a second
Set the start and end precisely, and replay the selection before exporting.
Fade in and fade out
The sound rises and falls smoothly: no abrupt start and no sudden cutoff.
MP3 or M4R
MP3 plays everywhere and works as a ringtone on Android; M4R is the iPhone ringtone format.
Cut a song or an MP3 without software
Keeping the chorus of a song for a ringtone or an alarm, shortening a track for a dance recital, a slideshow, or a wedding entrance, removing silence at the start of a recording, isolating part of a podcast or a lecture: cutting an audio file doesn't require any software. The tool works in the browser, on a computer or a smartphone, and accepts MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, and most common formats. It also extracts the audio from a video, for example to keep a moment you filmed on your phone.
Make a ringtone for iPhone
Choose a clip of 30 seconds or less and add a fade-in so you don't jump at every call. Since iOS 26, the easiest way is to export as MP3, save the file in the Files app, touch and hold it, then tap Share and choose the option to use it as a ringtone. With GarageBand, Apple's free app, import the MP3 from the Files app into an audio recording, then, in “My Songs”, tap Share > Ringtone > Export. From a computer, export as M4R instead, connect the iPhone, and drag the file onto the iPhone in the Finder (Mac) or in iTunes (PC). You then choose the ringtone in Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone.
Set a song as your ringtone on Android
On Android, simply export the clip as MP3 and save it on your phone. Then open Settings, go to Sound & vibration (or “Sounds and vibration”, depending on the model), tap Ringtone, and add your file. Android has no maximum length, but a short, recognizable clip is still the most pleasant. To extract the entire soundtrack of a video, use “Convert MP4 to MP3”; to record your own voice and make an original ringtone, use the “Online Voice Recorder”.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set a song as my ringtone on iPhone?
Cut a clip of 30 seconds or less. Since iOS 26, export it as MP3, then in the Files app, touch and hold the file and use Share to set it as a ringtone. Otherwise, use GarageBand on the iPhone, or export as M4R and add the file from a computer (Finder on Mac, iTunes on PC).
What's the maximum length of an iPhone ringtone?
30 seconds. Beyond that, GarageBand automatically shortens the sound and iOS may reject the file: it's better to choose the right part yourself here. On Android, the length is up to you.
What's the difference between MP3 and M4R?
MP3 plays on every device: it works for Android, and for iPhone via the Files app (since iOS 26) or GarageBand. M4R is the iPhone's own ringtone format: it's the one to transfer from a computer.
Can I cut the audio from a video?
Yes. Add the video directly: the audio is extracted, then you keep the part you want and export it as MP3 or M4R.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Cutting and exporting happen in your browser: your music and videos stay on your device. The tool is free, with no sign-up.