Trim recordings to remove silence and unnecessary segments before transcription. Audio Trimming gives you cleaner playback, sharper summaries, and helps you avoid spending transcription minutes on parts you don't need.
What is audio trimming?
Audio Trimming on Plaud Web lets you remove unwanted parts of a recording, such as silence, mistakes, or off-topic detours. Select a section of the audio waveform, then choose whether to delete it or keep only that section.
How to trim or delete a clip?
- Open the recording you want to edit.
- Click the Clip button.
- Drag the slider to select the part you want to trim or delete. Use the zoom button in the bottom-left to zoom in for precise selection.
- Delete: Removes the selected section and keeps the rest.
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Trim: Keeps the selected section and removes the rest.
- Click Save as in the top right to save the edited recording as a new file.
Notes on editing audio
- Edits save as a new file. Click Save as to create a new recording. Your original file stays unchanged.
- Trim vs. delete. Delete removes the selected section. Trim keeps only the selected section.
- Zoom for precision. Use the zoom button at the bottom-left of the editor for fine selections.
- Smart Clip isn't available on Plaud Web for now. To automatically detect and remove silent sections, please operate in Plaud App.
FAQ about editing audio
What's the difference between Trim and Delete?
Delete removes the selected portion of the audio and keeps the rest. Trim does the opposite: it keeps only the selected portion and removes everything else.
Can I edit an existing recording without losing the original?
Yes. The Save as action creates a new file with your edits. The original recording stays in your library.
How do I make a precise selection on the waveform?
Use the zoom button at the bottom-left of the editor to zoom in on the waveform. This makes it easier to select an exact start and end point for your trim or delete.