How to Cut MP3 Songs Using VLC Player

MP3 cutters allow you to cut a portion of song and save it for later use. However, for this you have to download third party MP3 cutters from the web. Alternatively, you can also use VLC media player on your PC to cut MP3’s easily. VLC Media player has an inbuilt record tool, which helps you in recording a portion of song. Today we will see how to use VLC media player as MP3 cutter.

How to Cut MP3 songs using VLC Player

Step 1: Download VLC Player

The first step is downloading VLC player for official website. (Click here to download) If you have already installed VLC player in your PC then skip this step.

Step 2: Add Songs

Once downloaded and installed, open VLC player on your PC. Now click on Media and select Open File. Now you will be prompted to browse and add the song you wish to cut, so find and select your song.

Step 3: Cut MP3\

Once you have selected your song, click on View (VLC top menu) and select Advanced Controls. Once selected you will see advanced controls at the bottom of VLC player (a red record icon).

Next, select beginning point by dragging the slider and click on red record button to begin recording. Now the song will be recorded, to stop you have to click on the same red record button. That’s it! You have successfully recorded and saved the music on your hard drive

Step 4: Play recorded file

Now you have recorded the file, it is time to play it. For this you have to find the file first and the files is normally stored inC:\Users\Your_System_Name\My Music or Music (E.g.  C:\Users\Dell\My Music).

By following the above steps, you can cut MP3 songs using VLC player. This is the easiest way to cut MP3 and the best part is you don’t even require to download external or third party tools as VLC is quiet popular among Windows users and majority of users use it as their primary video and audio player.