How to Trim an MP3 File in Windows Media Player

◆ How to Edit an Audio File on Windows with Media Player?

◆ How to Edit Songs with Windows Media Player Plugin Alternative?

◆ How to Trim an MP3 File with Windows Media Player Plug-in Alternative?

How to Cut Music with Windows Media Player?

Nowadays, numerous music managers and players equipped with rich features emerge endlessly. But undeniably, many users are still fond of Windows Media Player 12 (the default media player for the Windows operation system) to build up their music libraries. Besides playing music and movie files, this application can also edit MP3 ID3 tags, such as the title, artist, album, track number, or other information stored in the file. Moreover, it enables you to trim MP3 files with a third-party plugin installed. Next, I will show you how to cut a song with Windows Media Player. Read on if you are interested.

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How to Edit Audio on Windows with Media Player 12?

Step 1. Download the SolveigMM WMP Trimmer plug-in and install it on your computer:
https://www.solveigmm.com/en/products/wmp-trimmer-plugin/

Step 2. Open Window Media Player 12, and the trimmer plug-in will appear at the bottom of the window. (If the plug-in does not appear, click “Alt” and select “Tools” > “Plug-ins” to enable it.)

Step 3. Play the song you want to trim or click the “Open Media File” button to select an MP3 file from your computer. Then, click “Edit File” to extend the trimmer’s GUI controls.

Step 4. Move the orange slider to the desired position, and click “Add marker” to set the beginning point. In the same way, play the audio and click on the “Add marker” button again to mark the end point.

Step 5. Move the orange slider to the selected fragment, and this part will be colored in blue. Click the thumb-down icon and “Invert Time Line Fragments” to highlight the trimmed part.

Step 6. Click the “Trim” button and save the clip.

That is the whole process of how to trim an MP3 file in Windows Media Player.

How to Cut Music with Windows Media Player Alternative?

SolveigMM WMP Trimmer can turn your Windows Media Player into a versatile music cutter. However, it only gives users a 21-day free trial with a 10-minute output restriction. If you want to use its full features without limitations, you need to pay $34.95 for the home edition or $99.00 for the business edition. So here we introduce another way to cut MP3 files on Windows.

You are recommended to use WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory. Built with a handy audio trimming tool, this software is the best alternative to the Windows Media Player plugin. It is free and does not limit the file size or number. Just follow the tutorial to learn how to edit audio files on Windows.

How to Trim an MP3 File with the Windows Media Player Plug-in Alternative

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Step 1. Enter the "Converter" interface and click "Add File" to import MP3 files from your computer. You can also drag and drop them into the software directly.

Step 2. Click on the "scissors" button to open the Trim window. Drag the blue sliders to define the segment you want to keep. To cut audio more accurately, you can also fill in the start time and end time. Click on the (▶) icon on the left side to preview the cutted part. The cutted length will be displayed synchronously.

Then click the green "Trim" button to save the change.

Step 3. Go to the "Click to change output format" section on the right and choose an output format under the "Audio" tab. You can keep it as MP3 or convert it to other formats, such as WAV, OGG, AAC, etc.

Step 4. Finally, press "Run" to initiate the trimming process. Once done, it will prompt you to open the resulting files.

In Summary

This article not only offers detailed steps of how to trim an MP3 file in Windows Media Player, but also shares another free solution to edit audio files without cost and limitations. Install the audio editor – WonderFox Free HD Video Converter Factory here and give it a shot.

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