How Can I Reduce the Size of the Songs I Import?

Can’t upload your trumpet recordings to TrumpetConvert due to size limitations? Here’s how to reduce your audio file size quickly and easily.

Written by Dimitri

Updated 2 months ago

TrumpetConvert cannot transcribe files that are too long or too large. To ensure optimal performance, your files must meet the following requirements:

✅ Audio files must be under 15 MB

✅ YouTube videos must be under 10 minutes

If your file exceeds these limits, here are four simple ways to reduce its size:

🎺 1 - Convert to MP3 format

If your audio file is in WAV or FLAC, converting it to MP3 can drastically reduce its size with minimal quality loss.

🔹 Use this free tool to convert your file: https://convertio.co/wav-mp3/

🎵 2 - Choose a shorter version of your trumpet recording

If you’re not attached to a specific version, try selecting a shorter segment that fits within the upload limit.

Example: If your solo trumpet performance is too long, extract a 2–3 minute passage that includes the main theme.

✂ 3 - Trim your audio file

Want to keep the same version but shorten its length? Use an online audio cutter to select just the portion you want to transcribe.

🔹 Try this tool: https://mp3cut.net/

🎚 4 - Compress your MP3 file

If your MP3 is still over 15 MB, compress it using an audio compression tool — but avoid excessive compression, as it may affect transcription quality.

🔹 Compress your file here: https://www.onlineconverter.com/compress-mp3

📌 Tip: Always use the 30-second free trial to preview your transcription before submitting the full track.

🎺 Start transcribing your trumpet recordings with TrumpetConvert today!

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