YouTube to MP3 Cutter
Trim any YouTube song and download just the part you need — drag to select, save as MP3. Free, no signup.
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How it works
Copy the link
Open the video you want and copy its URL from the address bar or the Share button.
Paste it above
Drop the link into the box and press Download. We analyse it in seconds.
Pick the quality
Choose a bitrate from 64 to 320kbps depending on the audio quality you need.
Save the file
Watch the live progress bar — your file downloads automatically when it's ready.
Cut any part of a YouTube song — free online MP3 cutter
Only need the chorus, a specific verse, or a 20-second clip for a ringtone? This YouTube to MP3 cutter lets you select the exact section before you download — no more grabbing the whole track and editing it in another app. Paste a link, drag the two handles on the timeline to mark your start and end points, and download just that piece as a clean MP3. Free, no signup, works right in your browser.
How to cut a YouTube audio clip
- Copy the YouTube link — from the address bar or the Share button.
- Paste it above. The video is read in seconds and the trim slider appears automatically.
- Drag the handles to select the exact part you want — the live labels show your start time, end time, and clip length.
- Pick a bitrate and download. Only your selected section is converted, so the MP3 is small and ready fast.
Perfect for ringtones
The most popular use of an audio cutter is making a ringtone: grab a 20–30 second hook from your favourite song, download it as MP3, and set it as your ringtone or notification sound. Because we only download the clip you select, the file is tiny and drops straight into your phone's sound settings — no desktop software, no full-track editing.
Making a ringtone? Follow our step-by-step guide: how to make a ringtone from YouTube on iPhone and Android.
Why cut before downloading?
- Save time — skip downloading a 5-minute track and trimming it in a separate editor.
- Smaller files — a 20-second clip is a fraction of the full song's size.
- Precise cuts — our trimmer cuts frame-accurately at your chosen points, so no awkward extra seconds.
- Nothing to install — it all happens in the browser; you just get the finished clip.
Choosing the bitrate for your clip
The same quality rules apply as any conversion: 320kbps for music (ringtones, song snippets), 128kbps for spoken clips. YouTube stores audio at roughly 128–160kbps, so 320kbps preserves everything the source has — more on that in our 320kbps guide.
Works on every device
Cut clips on any phone, tablet or computer. On iPhone, use Safari and the MP3 saves to Files → Downloads (from there you can turn it into a ringtone via GarageBand). On Android, the clip lands in Downloads and can be set as a ringtone directly from your sound settings. On desktop it goes to your Downloads folder.
Related tools
Need the whole track instead of a clip? Use the YouTube to MP3 converter or the 320kbps converter. Want lossless audio for editing? The YouTube to WAV converter has you covered, and the all-in-one YouTube downloader handles video too.
Please cut and download only audio you have the right to use: your own uploads, licensed content, or Creative Commons material. This educational tool is not affiliated with YouTube — see our legality guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cut a specific part of a YouTube song?
Paste the link, and a timeline slider appears. Drag the two handles to mark your start and end points, then pick a bitrate — only that section downloads as an MP3.
Can I make a ringtone from a YouTube song?
Yes — cut a 20–30 second section, download it as MP3, and set it as your ringtone. On Android you can set it directly; on iPhone, import the clip into GarageBand to make it a ringtone.
Is the YouTube MP3 cutter free?
Completely free — no signup, no watermark, no limits. Cut as many clips as you like.
How accurate is the cut?
Frame-accurate. The trimmer forces exact cut points, so you get precisely the section you selected without extra seconds at the start or end.
Does it download the whole song first?
No — that's the point. Only the section you select is downloaded and converted, so it's faster and the file is much smaller than the full track.
What audio quality can I choose?
From 64kbps up to 320kbps. Use 320kbps for music and ringtones, 128kbps for spoken-word clips.
How was this tool?
This tool is part of an independent, experimental and educational project. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any video platform, and it is not intended to harm any company or violate any platform's policies. Please only download content you own, have permission to use, or that is public domain / Creative Commons licensed — and always respect the source platform's Terms of Service and copyright law.