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Trim the start or end of a clip Drag a clip’s edges on the timeline to cut off the start or end, or type exact in and out times. Your original file stays whole.
Where to find it Editor → timeline → drag a clip’s edge
How to do it 1 Click the clip on the timeline to select it.
2 Drag its left edge to trim the start, or its right edge to trim the end.
3 For exact times, use In (seconds) and Out (seconds) in the Timing card on the Edit tab.
4 Press Undo on the timeline toolbar, or ⌘Z, if you trim too far.
Good to know Snap on the timeline toolbar (or the S key) makes edges stick to other clips and the playhead.For an image, Hold to (seconds) sets how long it stays on screen, up to 60 seconds.
Who can use it Free
Where it works Mac · iPhone · Web This guide answers How do I trim a video? How do I cut the beginning off a recording? How do I shorten a clip? Can I type an exact start time? Why does my clip jump to the playhead when I drag it? Related guides Cut out a part in the middle of a video
Split a clip at the playhead on each side of the part you don’t want, then delete the piece in between.
Undo or redo an edit
Undo any timeline change, including a whole Smart cleanup, with ⌘Z or the Undo button. Redo with ⇧⌘Z.
Trim, split, and arrange clips in the web editor
Drag clip edges to trim, split at the playhead, add tracks, and use keyboard shortcuts on the web editor's timeline.
Fix caption words and timing
Correct a caption’s words, drag it to retime it, split it, or add a line by hand at the playhead.
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