Recording and editing · Manual cuts

How to add manual cuts to audio on iPhone

Separate songs or excerpts at the points you choose.

Quick answer

Open “Manual Cut”, move to a boundary, and tap “Add Cut”. Save the cuts, then save the resulting tracks to your Library.

Step by step

3 steps
  1. Open the cut editor

    Choose “Manual Cut” for the recording. To split one segment, open its “⋯” menu and choose “Split Segment”.

    Split, identify, and save audio on the recording page
    Split, identify, and save audio on the recording page
  2. Place the cuts

    Listen around the boundary, move the playhead to the right point, and tap “Add Cut”. Remove any misplaced cuts.

  3. Save and check the segments

    Save from the top-right corner, listen to each segment’s beginning and end, then use “Save to Library”.

    Select the tracks you want to keep and save them
    Select the tracks you want to keep and save them

Common questions

Is tapping “Add Cut” enough to save the song?

No. Save the edits in the cut editor first, then save the resulting tracks to your Library.

Can I add several cuts?

Yes. Add all the boundaries you need, then check each resulting segment before saving.

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iPhone · iOS 16 or later