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Audio Splitter

Divide long audio files into equal parts or fixed-length chunks, then download them all as a ZIP. Ideal for chapters, episodes, and samples.

Supports MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC and more

How to use Audio Splitter.

4 simple steps to get started.

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Step 1

Upload audio

Select the audio file to split.

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Step 2

Set split points

Choose equal segments, or a fixed duration per piece.

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Step 3

Preview segments

Check the split points drawn on the waveform.

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Step 4

Download all

Save the ZIP containing every segment.

Why use Audio Splitter?

Everything you need to know about audio splitter.

Audio Splitter — free & online

Divide long audio files into equal parts or fixed-length chunks, then download them all as a ZIP. Ideal for chapters, episodes, and samples. No downloads, no sign-ups, and no accounts. Editing and preview run locally in your browser using the Web Audio API; exporting sends your file over an encrypted connection to our processing server, which deletes it as soon as your download finishes.

How does Audio Splitter work?

Simply upload your audio file — MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, or M4A — and use our intuitive editor to make your changes. Upload audio, Set split points, Preview segments, Download all. Once you're satisfied, export the result in your preferred format instantly.

Who is Audio Splitter for?

Whether you're a podcaster, musician, content creator, or just someone who needs a quick audio edit, Audio Splitter is built for you. It works on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile — across all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Two ways to split

Split by count and you say how many pieces you want; the file is divided into that many equal parts. Split by duration and you set a length; the file is cut into consecutive segments of that length, with whatever is left over forming a shorter final piece. Count is the right mode when you know the structure — four equal parts of a rehearsal recording. Duration is right when you know the constraint — ten-minute chunks that fit an upload limit.

Either way the result arrives as a single ZIP containing all the segments, numbered in order, so you download once rather than once per piece. Segment count is capped at 500, and duration mode has a half-second minimum, which stops a small mistake from generating tens of thousands of files.

What people split and why

  • Long lectures or audiobooks broken into chapter-sized pieces that a phone can resume between.
  • A DJ set or live recording separated into tracks for individual listening.
  • A rehearsal or practice recording cut into takes so each can be judged on its own.
  • Files too large for an email attachment or an upload limit, split into pieces that fit.
  • A long field recording divided so several people can transcribe different parts in parallel.
Splits land at exact time positions, not at musical or spoken boundaries. Equal parts will cut mid-sentence or mid-bar unless the material happens to line up. For cuts that land where you want them, use the MP3 Cutter on each section instead.

Choosing the output format

Every segment is encoded into the format you pick, so the decision multiplies. Twenty WAV segments of a long recording will be very large; the same twenty as MP3 will be a fraction of that. For speech, MP3 keeps the ZIP manageable. For music going into further work, FLAC keeps it lossless at roughly half the size of WAV.

If you need cuts at specific points rather than regular intervals — the start of each song rather than every four minutes — this is the wrong tool. Use the MP3 Cutter repeatedly, selecting each region by ear against the waveform. Splitting is applied on the server at export and the uploaded file is deleted as soon as the download completes.

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know about Audio Splitter.

Can I split by silence?

Not yet. There are two modes: equal segments, where you choose how many, and fixed duration, where every piece is the same length. Automatic silence detection is not among them.

Can I set custom split points?

Not arbitrary ones. Split points follow from the mode you choose — evenly spaced for a segment count, or at a fixed interval for a duration. For one cut at an exact position, use MP3 Cutter instead.

How many segments can I create?

The editor offers 2 to 20 equal segments, and duration mode produces however many the file’s length requires. The server refuses any request that would emit more than 500 files.

Are segments downloaded individually?

They arrive as a single ZIP containing every segment, numbered in order. Unzip it and each piece is an ordinary audio file in the format you chose.

How do I split a long audio file into equal parts?

Choose Equal segments and set the count; every piece comes out the same length, with the last one absorbing any remainder so nothing is lost. The markers are drawn on the waveform so you can check them before exporting.

How do I split an audiobook or a DJ mix into tracks?

Duration mode is the practical choice — set 300 seconds for five-minute chunks and the file is divided all the way through. Real track boundaries rarely fall on even intervals, so for exact track splits cut them one at a time with MP3 Cutter.

What is the shortest segment length allowed?

Half a second. Very short durations on a long file reach the 500-file ceiling quickly: an hour split into five-second pieces would be 720 files, and that request is rejected.

Can I split audio without losing quality?

Each segment is re-encoded on export, so choose WAV or FLAC to avoid a lossy generation. Splitting an MP3 to MP3 costs one re-encode per segment.