How to Split an MP3 File
MP3s are one of the most common file types worldwide, and some can be very large. Talk radio broadcasts, podcastsor other large files may need to be trimmed or split for burning onto CDs, file sharing or for at-home editing. iTunes, free for download, can easily split your files by entering in "start" and "stop" times in the MP3s info options.
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Instructions
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Download iTunes and install. Agree to the licensing terms and open the program.
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Add your MP3 to iTunes by clicking "File" and "Add to Library." Locate your file and click "Add" or "Open."
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Make two copies of your large file by clicking "iTunes" at the top of the screen. Select "Preferences." Click the "Import Settings" bar in the lower right. Click the "Import Using:" bar in the new window and choose "MP3 Encoder." Click "OK" twice to exit back to the iTunes library.
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Right-click your large MP3 file. Select "Create MP3 Version." Perform this twice, so you have your original MP3 plus two copies.
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Right-click your first copy and select "Get Info." Click on the "Options" tab.
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Enable your "Start" and "Stop" times by clicking on their boxes. Decide where you want to split your MP3. Enter the time into the appropriate "Stop" time and click "OK." Your first copy will now be the time length you have entered.
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Right-click your second copy and select "Get Info." Click on the "Options" tab. Enter for your "Start" time the same as your first copy's "Stop" time. Click "OK." Now you will have your original large MP3 file plus two split MP3 files.
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