Timeline & Editing

The timeline is where you control when and for how long each element appears in your video. It’s also where you cut, reorganize, and fine-tune your project.

Playback Controls

Use the playback controls above the timeline to preview and navigate your video.

Play / Pause

Start or pause video playback

Navigate

Move frame-by-frame for precise editing

Volume

Mute or adjust playback volume

Speed

Change playback speed for quick review

Zoom

Zoom in for precision or out for overview

Editing on the Timeline

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Adjust Duration

Drag the edges of an element to make it appear for more or less time.

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Move in Time

Drag an element left or right to change when it starts playing.

✂️

Split (Cut)

Split an element in two at the current playhead position. Perfect for removing unwanted sections.

📋

Duplicate

Create an identical copy of any element quickly with Ctrl/Cmd + D.

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Delete

Remove elements you no longer need with the Delete or Backspace key.

Organize with Tracks

Each element in your project lives on its own track (row) in the timeline. Tracks work like layers: elements on higher tracks appear in front of elements on lower tracks.

How Tracks Work

Each type of content (video, text, audio, captions, stickers) gets its own track. You can have multiple tracks of the same type to layer elements creatively.

Elements on higher tracks appear in front of those below, just like layers in a design tool.

Selecting Elements

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Click

Click on the canvas or timeline to select an element

👆+

Ctrl/Cmd + Click

Select multiple elements at the same time

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Click Empty Area

Click on an empty area to deselect everything

Positioning on the Canvas

When you select an element, you can manipulate it directly on the canvas:

🖱️Drag to reposition the element on the canvas

↔️Use the corner handles to resize

🔄Use the top handle to rotate

📏Alignment guides appear automatically to help you center elements

Tips & Best Practices

Zoom In for Precise Edits

Use the timeline zoom to get frame-level precision when adjusting timing or making cuts.

Cut Silent Sections

Use the split tool to remove pauses and silence, keeping your video's pace tight and engaging.

Organize by Track

Keep different types of content on separate tracks for a cleaner timeline and easier editing.

Use Magnetic Snap

Magnetic snapping helps you align elements to each other automatically. Leave it enabled for easier synchronization.