Crop Audio for YouTube Shorts (60s limit)
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Why crop audio for YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts allows videos up to 60 seconds long. If you are a creator and you want to use a specific background track, a funny soundbite, or a custom voiceover, you need to make sure your audio fits within that 60 second window.
This tool helps you quickly trim any long audio file down to the perfect length for your next viral YouTube Short.
How to trim your audio
Simply upload your MP3 or WAV file. Use the drag handles on the waveform to highlight the part of the track you want to use. The tool will automatically prevent you from selecting anything longer than 60 seconds.
If you want it to sound professional, I recommend checking the fade boxes so the audio smoothly transitions in and out. Click the crop button, download your file, and drop it straight into your video editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this avoid copyright strikes?
No. Trimming a copyrighted song to 60 seconds does not legally protect you from copyright claims on YouTube. You should only use audio that you own or have permission to use.
How long can a YouTube Short be?
YouTube Shorts have a strict maximum time limit of 60 seconds. If your video is even one second over that limit, YouTube will upload it as a standard video instead.
Does cropping reduce the audio quality?
No. We perform a lossless crop. This means we literally just cut the data at the exact timestamps you selected without re-encoding the file, keeping the quality perfect.