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Audio Tail

Get the last N seconds of an audio file

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Maximum file size: 100MB Supported formats: audio/*

Key Facts

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

Overview

Audio Tail is a straightforward tool that extracts the last N seconds from any audio file. It allows you to quickly trim endings, isolate final segments, or create short previews without complex editing software.

When to Use

  • •When you need to remove unwanted silence or ads from the end of an audio recording.
  • •To create a short clip from the conclusion of a podcast, lecture, or interview for sharing or analysis.
  • •For extracting the final segment of a song or sound effect for use in editing or sampling.

How It Works

  • •Upload your audio file in a supported format, such as MP3, WAV, or OGG.
  • •Specify the duration for the tail in seconds or time format (e.g., 10 or 00:00:10).
  • •The tool processes the file and generates a new audio file containing only the last N seconds.
  • •Download the trimmed audio file directly to your device.

Use Cases

Podcast editing: Trim the end of episodes to remove trailing silence or promotional segments.
Music production: Isolate the outro of a track for sampling, analysis, or creating loops.
Educational content: Extract the final summary or key points from a lecture recording for review.

Examples

1. Trim Podcast Outro

Podcast Editor
Background
A podcast editor has an episode with 30 seconds of ads and silence at the end that needs removal before publishing.
Problem
Manually trimming audio requires opening editing software and is time-consuming for multiple episodes.
How to Use
Upload the podcast MP3 file and set the duration to 30 seconds in the tool.
Outcome
A new audio file is generated with the last 30 seconds removed, ready for distribution.

2. Extract Song Ending for Remix

Music Producer
Background
A producer wants to sample the final 15 seconds of a song to use in a new remix project.
Problem
Need a quick way to isolate the ending without loading the full track into a digital audio workstation.
How to Use
Select the audio file and enter 15 in the duration field to extract the tail.
Outcome
An audio clip containing only the last 15 seconds is created for immediate use in production.

Try with Samples

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Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples
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Copyright-Free OGG Vorbis Audio Samples
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FAQ

What audio formats are supported?

The tool accepts common audio formats like MP3, WAV, OGG, and others supported by your browser.

Can I use time formats like minutes or hours for the duration?

Yes, you can enter duration in seconds (e.g., 30) or in hh:mm:ss[.ms] format (e.g., 00:01:30 for 90 seconds).

Is there a limit on file size?

Yes, the maximum file size is 100 MB to ensure smooth processing.

Does this tool work on mobile devices?

Yes, it functions on any modern browser that supports audio file uploads and processing.

What if the specified duration is longer than the audio file?

The tool will extract from the beginning if the duration exceeds the file length, but it's recommended to use a duration within the file's total length for accurate results.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/audio-tail

Request Parameters

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

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/audio-tail 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-tail": {
      "name": "audio-tail",
      "description": "Get the last N seconds of an audio file",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=audio-tail",
      "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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