Free Audio Fade Tool

Set the fade length in seconds. The same length applies as the recording starts and finishes.

Only edit videos you own or have permission to edit. Stillmore does not offer a YouTube video downloader.

Ease a runway turn in and out

The fashion clip opens at full level. A 1.25-second fade at either end gives the turn a gentler entrance and finish.

The full-length outfit turns through the vertical frame.

Original

Edited output

How to soften both ends of a track

Choose a finished cut
Select a music cue, voice take or video with audio. Trim it to the length you want first.
Set the fade length
Enter the number of seconds each end should take to reach or leave full volume.
Listen at both edit points
Apply the fades, download the MP3 and check the first and last words or beats.

Make a cleaner entrance and exit

A short volume ramp can make the boundary between a recording and silence feel deliberate.

Finish a product montage

Ease the last beat of a music cue under the final product shot instead of cutting it off mid-note.

Introduce a shop atmosphere

Let the sound of a busy café come in gradually under the opening image.

Soften a hard cut in music

Add a brief ramp at each edge of a music excerpt before sharing a rough cut.

Prepare a short brand sound

Fade the ends of a recorded chime so a listener hears the tone settle before playback stops.

Audio fade in and out FAQ

Why does the last word disappear during the fade?

The fade lowers every sound in the closing seconds, including speech. Shorten the fade or leave a little room after your last line before exporting.

Does the fade value apply to each end?

Yes. Entering 1 applies a one-second fade in at the beginning and a one-second fade out at the end.

Can the fades overlap?

Yes. If two fades of your chosen length exceed the clip’s duration, they overlap. Shorten the value to leave a section at full level.

Can I fade between two different clips?

This tool processes the start and end of one recording. A crossfade between simultaneous tracks needs a multitrack editor.

Can I apply fades to the soundtrack from a video?

Yes. Choose a video containing audio. The tool applies the fades to its soundtrack and exports an MP3.

Why do the first and last notes sound softer?

The opening fades up from silence and the ending fades down to silence. Shorten the fade duration if a short musical cue loses too much of its attack.

Will adding fades shorten my recording?

No. The fades change the level at the edges while keeping the recording’s running time.