From 1d07c534f625be4b84a54fc6fdfe4cc3265d574a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Teetow Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:40:34 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] feat: add trim audio landing page (AUDIO-4669) --- src/assets/data/features.ts | 8 + src/pages/features/trim.astro | 344 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 352 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/pages/features/trim.astro diff --git a/src/assets/data/features.ts b/src/assets/data/features.ts index 8b84ac8..3030d36 100644 --- a/src/assets/data/features.ts +++ b/src/assets/data/features.ts @@ -23,6 +23,14 @@ export const features: FeatureEntry[] = [ "Reverse audio in one click. Play selections backwards for drops, reverse reverb, backmasking, and sound design.", icon: "icon-cycle", }, + { + slug: "trim", + title: "Free Audio Trimmer – Trim Start and End of Audio | Audacity", + shortTitle: "Trim Audio", + description: + "Trim audio to keep only the part you want. Crop intros, outros, and silence in one click with Ctrl+T.", + icon: "icon-waveform", + }, { slug: "change-pitch", title: "Free Pitch Shifter – Change Audio Pitch Without Changing Speed", diff --git a/src/pages/features/trim.astro b/src/pages/features/trim.astro new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1629ebb --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/features/trim.astro @@ -0,0 +1,344 @@ +--- +import FeaturePageLayout from "../../layouts/FeaturePageLayout.astro"; +import DownloadButton from "../../components/button/DownloadButton"; +import DownloadMuseHubButton from "../../components/button/DownloadMuseHubButton"; +import { Image } from "astro:assets"; +import AudacityMockUp from "../../assets/img/HeroBannerImage.webp"; +--- + + + +
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+ Free Audio Trimmer – Keep the Selection, Delete Everything + Else +

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+ Trim audio to keep only the part you want. Crop intros, outros, + and silence in one click with Ctrl+T. +

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+ Trim audio in 4 steps: +

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  1. + Open your audio file in Audacity (File → Open) +
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  2. + Click and drag on the waveform to select the part you want to keep +
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  3. + Press Ctrl+T (Windows/Linux) + or Cmd+T (Mac) — or go + to Edit → Remove Special → Trim Audio +
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  4. + Export via File → Export Audio… (MP3, WAV, FLAC, + OGG) +
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What Is Trim Audio?

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+ Trim Audio keeps only the selected portion of your recording and removes + everything before and after it inside that clip. It's the opposite of Cut + — instead of deleting the selection, Trim deletes everything + outside it. Perfect for cropping song intros and outros, isolating a + single take, or cleaning up dead air at the start of a podcast. +

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+ Trim is non-destructive at the clip level: the audio outside your selection + becomes hidden, and you can drag the clip edges back out to recover it + later. Labels inside the selection are preserved; other clips in the same + track are untouched. +

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How to Trim Audio in Audacity

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Step 1: Open Your Audio File

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+ Launch Audacity and open your file via File → Open or drag + and drop it onto the Audacity window. The audio loads as a waveform in the track + area. +

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Step 2: Select the Part to Keep

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+ Click and drag on the waveform to highlight the region you want to keep. For + precise boundaries, type exact start and end times into the Selection + Toolbar at the bottom of the window. Zoom in with Ctrl+1 / + Cmd+1 for sample-level accuracy. +

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Step 3: Apply Trim Audio (Ctrl+T)

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+ Press Ctrl+T (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+T (Mac), or go to + Edit → Remove Special → Trim Audio. The command + acts immediately with no dialog. Everything outside the selection is hidden + from the clip. +

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Step 4: Export Your Trimmed File

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+ Go to File → Export Audio… and choose your desired + format (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, or others). Audacity exports only the remaining visible + audio, not the hidden portions outside the trim. +

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Trim Audio Settings and Options Explained

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Selection Range

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+ Trim Audio uses whatever you have selected in the waveform. Click and drag + to highlight the keep-zone, or type exact start/end times in the Selection + Toolbar at the bottom of the window for sample-accurate trimming. +

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Keyboard Shortcut (Ctrl+T / Cmd+T)

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+ The fastest way to trim. Ctrl+T on Windows and Linux, + Cmd+T on macOS. Works instantly on the current selection — + no dialog box, no confirmation. +

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Multi-Track Behavior

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+ If your selection spans multiple tracks, Trim Audio crops every selected + track to the same range at once. Unselected tracks are left alone. Useful + for trimming a stereo pair or a full multitrack session to the same + start/end. +

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Label and Clip Preservation

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+ Trim Audio only affects audio inside the selection — labels in the + label track are kept in place. Other separate clips in the same track are + not removed or shifted. This is safer than Cut when working with a track + that contains multiple clips. +

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Trim vs Cut vs Delete vs Silence Audio

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CommandShortcutWhat Happens to SelectionWhat Happens OutsideClipboard?
Trim AudioCtrl+TKeptRemoved from clipNo
CutCtrl+XRemovedKept, shifted leftYes
DeleteCtrl+KRemovedKept, shifted leftNo
Silence AudioCtrl+LReplaced with silenceUnchangedNo
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Tips for Best Results

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Frequently Asked Questions

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+ What is the keyboard shortcut to trim audio in Audacity?
+ Ctrl+T on Windows and Linux, Cmd+T on macOS. You can + also find it under Edit → Remove Special → Trim Audio. +

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+ What's the difference between Trim and Cut in Audacity?
+ Trim keeps the selection and deletes everything outside it. Cut does the opposite + — it removes the selection and copies it to the clipboard so you can paste + it elsewhere. +

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+ Does Trim Audio delete the audio permanently?
+ No. The audio outside your selection is hidden, not destroyed. You can drag the + clip edges outward to recover it, or press Ctrl+Z to undo the trim. +

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+ How do I trim only the beginning and end of a file?
+ Select the middle portion you want to keep — from just after the intro to + just before the outro — and press Ctrl+T. Everything + before and after that selection is removed from the clip. +

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+ Can I trim multiple tracks at once?
+ Yes. If your selection spans multiple tracks, Trim Audio crops each selected track + to the same range. Tracks outside the selection are untouched. +

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+ Why does Trim Audio delete other clips in my track?
+ This happens when your selection overlaps or touches a clip boundary. Shrink the + selection so it sits fully inside a single clip, then trim again. +

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+ How do I trim audio to an exact length?
+ Use the Selection Toolbar at the bottom of the Audacity window. Type the exact + start and end time (or start time + length) in the fields, then press Ctrl+T. +

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+ How do I export the trimmed audio as MP3 or WAV?
+ After trimming, go to File → Export Audio… and choose + MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, or another format. Audacity exports only the remaining audio, + not the hidden portion. +

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Download Audacity Free

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+ Ready to trim your audio? Download Audacity for free on Windows, macOS, or + Linux. +

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