Audio tool
Audio Fade
Add a smooth fade-in and fade-out to any audio clip.
Audio Fade workspace
Workspace
Audio Fade
Drop an audio file
or · MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG
Audio is decoded with the Web Audio API and exported as uncompressed WAV. MP3 export is intentionally avoided; WAV keeps the result lossless and local.
Load audio, then process it on this device.
The guide
By the utils.sbs team · Reviewed November 2026 · How we build and review tools
Quick answer
Audio Fade is a free browser-based audio tool. Add a smooth fade-in and fade-out to any audio clip. It runs with the Web Audio API locally, requires no account and does not upload your files. Open the page, add your input, adjust any options and download the result.
What is Audio Fade?
Audio Fade is a free browser-based audio tool from utils.sbs. Add a smooth fade-in and fade-out to any audio clip. It is built for quick, focused jobs: open the page, add your input, adjust the options and take the result with you. No account, install or server upload is required.
At a glance
| Category | Audio |
|---|---|
| Input | MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A or another browser-decodable audio file |
| Output | A WAV or converted audio file |
| Engine | the Web Audio API |
| Processing | In your browser |
| Price | Free |
| Account | Not required |
How Audio Fade works
Audio is decoded with the Web Audio API, processed with standard digital-signal operations, and encoded back to WAV in the browser.
How to use Audio Fade
- 1Open Audio Fade and add your input.
- 2Adjust the options: fade in, fade out.
- 3Run the tool, check the preview or result, and download the output.
When to use Audio Fade
- Trim, fade or join recordings into one clean file.
- Normalise volume or change the speed of a clip.
- Convert audio to WAV for editing or archiving.
Inputs and options
- Fade in
- Enter a numeric value in sec.
- Fade out
- Enter a numeric value in sec.
Limitations
Browser codec support varies. WAV is used for export where predictable, uncompressed output matters.
Privacy and accuracy
Audio Fade processes its input in the browser whenever the platform API allows it. Files and values are not uploaded to a server for processing, and the tool does not require an account. For calculations, use the result as a reference and verify important decisions against the source formula or a qualified professional. Read our methodology.
FAQ
Audio Fade questions
What can I do with Audio Fade?
Add a smooth fade-in and fade-out to any audio clip. Audio Fade is part of the Audio shelf on utils.sbs and is designed for quick, one-off tasks.
Is Audio Fade free to use?
Yes. Audio Fade is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.
Are my files uploaded when I use Audio Fade?
No. Audio Fade is designed to process your input locally in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.
What formats does Audio Fade support?
It accepts audio formats your browser can decode and exports a downloadable WAV or converted file.
Can I use Audio Fade on my phone?
Yes. Audio Fade is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Very large files may be limited by the device's available memory.
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