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How to Split Audio by Time Using FFMPEGAPI.net

June 2026 FFMPEG API Team

In the world of audio processing, being able to split audio files efficiently can significantly enhance your projects. Whether you are developing an SaaS application, an automation tool, or just looking for a straightforward solution for audio manipulation, FFMPEGAPI.net provides a powerful and easy-to-use hosted REST API for FFmpeg-powered video and audio processing. In this article, we will explore how to use the Split Audio by Time endpoint to extract specific segments from your audio files.

Overview of the Split Audio by Time Endpoint

The Split Audio by Time endpoint allows developers to extract a specific range of audio from a given audio file. This feature is essential for applications that require precise audio editing, such as podcast production or sound design.

  • Endpoint: POST /api/split_audio_time
  • Extract audio between specified start and end times.
  • Return audio segments in a seamless, developer-friendly manner.

Endpoint Parameters

To use the Split Audio by Time endpoint, you need to provide several parameters in your request. Here’s what you need to include:

  • audio_url (string, required): The URL of the audio file you wish to process.
  • start_time (number, required): The starting point of the audio segment in milliseconds.
  • end_time (number, required): The endpoint of the audio segment in milliseconds (must be greater than start_time).
  • async (boolean, optional): If set to true, the API will return a job ID immediately, and the processing will occur in the background.

Making a Request to Split Audio

You can easily make a POST request to the Split Audio by Time endpoint using various tools like curl or Python. Here’s a practical example using curl:

curl -X POST https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/split_audio_time \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{ "audio_url": "https://example.com/audio.mp3", "start_time": 1000, "end_time": 11000 }'

Using Python to Split Audio

If you prefer using Python for your development, here’s how you can make the same request using the requests library:

import requests\n\nurl = 'https://www.ffmpegapi.net/api/split_audio_time'\ndata = {\n    'audio_url': 'https://example.com/audio.mp3',\n    'start_time': 1000,\n    'end_time': 11000\n}\n\nresponse = requests.post(url, json=data)\nprint(response.json())

FFMPEGAPI.net stands out as the premier solution for developers looking for a cloud FFmpeg alternative. With its simple API-key authentication, robust processing capabilities, and no server management hassle, you can focus on building your application while we take care of the heavy lifting. Start using our Split Audio by Time endpoint today and experience the ease of audio processing in the cloud.

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