Audio editing for macOS

Shape every sound
with precision

WaveCarve is a private MP3 cutter and audio trimmer for Mac. Drop in an MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, OGG, WMA, or other supported audio file, select what you do not need, and export a clean copy without uploading your audio.

Designed for focus

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

A focused workflow for podcasts, interviews, recordings, and music clips.

WaveCarve's drop-to-open screen

Drop to open

Drag an audio file into the window and start editing as soon as its waveform appears.

WaveCarve waveform shown at 8× detail

Precision waveform zoom

Pinch on the trackpad to reveal finer detail without changing the audio's true duration.

A selected audio range with preview and remove controls

Select, preview, remove

Mark an unwanted range, preview the selection or the new join, then remove it with confidence.

WaveCarve exporting an MP3 in its source format

Export in the source format

WaveCarve uses the original file type by default, avoiding unnecessary format changes.

WaveCarve showing source format and audio details

Preserve audio metadata

Keep details such as title, artist, album, and cover artwork whenever the format supports them.

WaveCarve's local-first start screen with its privacy policy link

Private by design

No account, no audio uploads, no advertising, and no third-party analytics or tracking SDKs.

Simple pricing: Download WaveCarve on the App Store for US$1.99. One-time purchase, lifetime use, and no subscription. Waveform generation, playback, editing, and export all happen on your Mac.