# Audio Head

Get the first N seconds of an audio file

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-head

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, head, trim, segment

## Overview

Audio Head is a straightforward online tool that extracts the first N seconds from any audio file. Simply upload your audio, specify the duration in seconds or time format, and download the trimmed segment instantly.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Duration (seconds or hh:mm:ss\[.ms\])** (text): e.g., 10 or 00:00:10

## When to use

- When you need to create a short audio preview or sample from a longer recording.
- To isolate the intro segment of podcasts, music tracks, or lectures for sharing or analysis.
- When trimming audio quickly without installing dedicated software.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format (e.g., MP3, WAV).
- Enter the desired duration in seconds or hh:mm:ss\[.ms\] format.
- The tool processes the file and returns a download link for the trimmed audio segment.

## Use cases

- Creating audio snippets for social media or website previews.
- Generating custom ringtones or alerts from the beginning of songs.
- Preparing audio samples for educational content or presentations.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio formats are supported?

The tool supports common audio formats like MP3, WAV, and others as allowed by your browser.

### Can I specify duration in hours and minutes?

Yes, you can enter duration in seconds or in hh:mm:ss[.ms] format, such as 00:00:10 for 10 seconds.

### Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size is 100 MB.

### What happens if the duration exceeds the audio length?

The tool will extract the entire audio file if the specified duration is longer than the file.

### Can I use this on mobile devices?

Yes, as long as your web browser supports audio file uploads and processing.

## Related tools

- [Audio Channel Swap](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-channel-swap): Swap the left and right channels of a stereo file
- [Audio Radio Effect](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-radio-effect): Simulate the sound of an old AM radio
- [Audio Tail](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-tail): Get the last N seconds of an audio file
- [Audio Volume Decrease](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-volume-decrease): Decrease the volume of an audio file by a percentage or dB
- [Audio Volume Increase](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-volume-increase): Increase the volume of an audio file by a percentage or dB
- [Audio Insert Silence](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-insert-silence): Insert silence at a specific timestamp in an audio file
- [Invert Channel Phase](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-invert-phase): Invert the phase of one channel (for vocal removal effect)
- [Audio Label Split](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-label-split): Split audio based on an Audacity-style label file

## Samples

- [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
- [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
- [Copyright-Free Raw PCM Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pcm-samples): Raw PCM s16le audio samples featuring nature ambience and relaxing music for waveform, playback, and conversion workflows

## Related content

- [Audio Segmentation and Chapter Workflows](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-segmentation-workflows): Turn long podcasts, lectures, and recordings into precise clips, silence-based sections, chapters, and ordered delivery segments.