Cut, trim, and split a clip

Remove the parts you do not want.

Trim the start or end

1. Click the clip on the timeline.
2. Drag the left edge to cut the start. Drag the right edge to cut the end.

Split a clip in two

1. Move the playhead (the line that shows where you are) to the spot to cut.
2. Press S on your keyboard.
3. The clip is now two clips. You can move, trim, or delete each one.

Delete a clip or a part

1. Click the clip.
2. Press Delete or Backspace.

Delete by words (from the transcript)

1. Open the transcript panel.
2. Select the words you want gone.
3. Press Delete. That part of the video is removed.

Good to know

• You can only split video clips. You cannot split text or shapes.
• If you are too close to the edge of a clip, the editor will say "Too close to the edge to split". Move the playhead a little.
• Made a mistake? Press Ctrl+Z or Cmd+Z.