Quick answer
For one track, open “⋯” → “Details and Source” → “Trim Leading and Trailing Silence”. For several tracks, use “Select” → “Trim Silence” in the Library.
Step by step
3 stepsCheck the quiet parts
Listen to both ends of the track. Make sure the quiet passage is silence, rather than a soft intro or a gradual fade.
Playback progress, volume, and the player menu Trim one or several tracks
Use the track’s details menu for one song, or select several tracks in the Library and choose “Trim Silence”.
Find songs, playlists, and recordings in the Library Listen after trimming
Check the new duration and both ends. Keep a backup before processing recordings you cannot easily replace.
Common questions
Does this remove pauses in the middle?
No. It trims the beginning and end. Use manual cuts to remove an unwanted passage inside the recording.
What if no silence is detected?
Do not force the trim. Spoken ads or background sound may need manual cuts instead.