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Audio Split at Timestamps

Split audio at a list of specified timestamps

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Maximum file size: 200MB Supported formats: audio/*

Key Facts

Category
Media
Input Types
file, text
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

This tool splits audio files into separate segments at specified timestamps. Upload an audio file and provide comma-separated timestamps in hh:mm:ss[.ms] format to create individual clips.

When to Use

  • •When you need to extract specific sections from a long audio recording.
  • •For dividing podcast episodes into chapters or segments based on time markers.
  • •To create individual tracks from a continuous audio file like a live concert recording.

How It Works

  • •Upload your audio file in a supported format (e.g., MP3, WAV).
  • •Enter the split points as comma-separated timestamps in hh:mm:ss[.ms] format.
  • •The tool processes the audio and generates separate files for each segment.
  • •Download the resulting audio files for use in editing or sharing.

Use Cases

Podcast editing: Split a long interview into segments for easier post-production.
Music production: Divide a live recording into individual song tracks.
Audiobook creation: Segment chapters based on time markers for navigation.

Examples

1. Splitting a Podcast Interview

Podcast Producer
Background
A producer has a 90-minute interview recording that needs to be divided into introduction, main discussion, and Q&A sections.
Problem
Manually cutting the audio is tedious and risks inaccurate segment boundaries.
How to Use
Upload the interview audio file and enter timestamps like 00:10:00,00:45:00 to mark section breaks.
Outcome
The audio is split into three separate files: intro, discussion, and Q&A, ready for individual editing and publishing.

2. Creating Tracks from a Concert Recording

Background
A user has a continuous audio recording of a live concert and wants separate files for each song performed.
Problem
The recording lacks natural breaks, making it hard to isolate songs for playback or sharing.
How to Use
Upload the concert audio and provide timestamps where each song starts, such as 00:02:30,00:08:15,00:15:40.
Outcome
Individual audio tracks are generated for each song, allowing easy organization and listening.

Try with Samples

audio, timestamp, file
Copyright-Free AAC Audio Samples
High-quality AAC encoded audio samples for testing and development, featuring nature sounds and meditation music with excellent compression
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Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples
Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio
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Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples
Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music
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Copyright-Free OGG Vorbis Audio Samples
Open-source OGG Vorbis audio samples for testing and development, featuring excellent compression with nature sounds and meditation music
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FAQ

What audio formats are supported?

The tool supports common audio formats like MP3, WAV, and others via the audio file input.

How should I format the timestamps?

Use comma-separated timestamps in hh:mm:ss[.ms] format, e.g., 00:01:30,00:03:45.500.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the audio file must be under 200 MB as per the upload limit.

Can I split audio at precise points with milliseconds?

Yes, include milliseconds in the timestamps for accurate splitting, e.g., 00:00:10.250.

What if my timestamps are invalid or out of order?

The tool validates timestamps and will return an error if they are incorrectly formatted or exceed the audio duration.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/audio-split-at-timestamps

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
audioFile file (Upload required) Yes -
timestamps text Yes -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/audio-split-at-timestamps to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-audio-split-at-timestamps": {
      "name": "audio-split-at-timestamps",
      "description": "Split audio at a list of specified timestamps",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=audio-split-at-timestamps",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

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