Hey Pros, as you may all know there's built-in Trim function now in Mojave for both video and audio files
But in my case there's only TRIM button for video files, like mp4
but not for common audio files like mp3
Any terminal command should I run to fix this please?
With appreciation
Marcus
Trim works in Quicktime Player for audio files, just as it does for video:
1) Press command-T to activate
2) Adjust the ends as desired
3) Press the Trim button
It does, exist for some Apple owned audio formats though, like m4a as I tested
and you may try as well.
The point is there's no clear list that can show you what audio/video formats are supported to trim in Finder/Quicklook.
So you only happen to meet them by chance to know what they are.
Hope Apple makes a clear list to specify this.
Don't hope, send feedback.
No it does not dear
1 As I mentioned, TRIM is enabled in preference
2 TRIM button/menu will show for video files in Finder&Quick Look like mp4
but for common AUDIO files like mp3, it will not.
Any terminal command should I run to fix this please?
And I tested it does not make any difference whether you're using Mac built-in app(like iTunes) or not to open audio files by default.
I've also changed default apps for video files and the TRIM button is available at all times.
In addition, interestingly enough some Apple owned audio format like m4a
the TRIM function is available in both Finder and Quick Look.
Is there a supported list to show all formats that native Trim button can be available?
If no one answers, there is a good chance that there isn't one. Given the lack of interest might be a clue as to why they dropped that feature.
But note that we are just users, if you want someone at Apple to actually see this, send feedback.
Wanna know if any technical engineer can be introduced to help with this [partly functional partly not] issue
Seems no one is responding now Wordweaver, do I have to raise another Post to get notice by Apple support community??
Sorry, I realize now you meant in Quicklook... I don't see it either.
Suggestion:
You should now see the "Trim" option when you hover over an audio file in the Finder, right-click it, and select the "Quick Actions" menu option.
Let me know if this helps. Thanks1
TRIM function missing in Mojave finder & quick look, just for AUDIO files
