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

Can’t upload your violin recordings to ViolinConvert due to size limitations? Here’s how to reduce your audio file size quickly and efficiently.

Written by Dimitri

Updated 2 months ago

ViolinConvert cannot transcribe recordings that are too long or too large. To ensure optimal performance, the following limits apply:

✅ Audio files must be under 15 MB

✅ YouTube videos must be under 10 minutes

If your file exceeds these limits, here are 4 ways to reduce its size:

🎻 1 - Convert to MP3 format

If your audio file is in WAV or FLAC format, converting it to MP3 can significantly reduce the file size.

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

🎵 2 - Find a shorter version of the piece

If you’re not attached to a specific version, try transcribing a shorter or simplified version of the violin piece.

Example: If your solo violin performance is too long, consider using a 2–3 minute excerpt that stays within the upload limits.

✂ 3 - Trim your audio file

Want to keep the same version but make it shorter? Use an online audio cutter to select only a portion of the track.

🔹 Try this free tool: https://mp3cut.net/

🎚 4 - Compress your MP3 file

If your MP3 file is still over the size limit, you can compress it to make it lighter. Be careful—excessive compression might reduce audio clarity and affect transcription accuracy.

🔹 Use this tool to compress your MP3 file: https://www.onlineconverter.com/compress-mp3

📌 Tip: Always use the 30-second free trial to test the transcription quality before processing the full piece.

🎻 Start transcribing your violin recordings with ViolinConvert today!

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