---
title: Scene Transitions
description: Add smooth animated transitions between clips on your timeline for polished cuts.
url: https://www.screenkite.com/guide/scene-transitions
---

# Scene Transitions

A scene transition replaces a hard cut between two clips with an animation. Use transitions where your video moves to a new topic.

[Smooth transitions (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHPBJi8aB0s)

## Add a Transition

1. On the timeline, right-click the cut between two clips.
2. Choose **Add Transition**, then choose a style.

The transition shows as a badge on the cut. Click the badge to open the transition inspector.

To change or remove a transition, right-click the cut and choose **Change Transition** or **Remove Transition**.

## Transition Styles

**Dissolve**, **Dip**, **Slide**, **Push**, **Wipe**, **Iris**, **Zoom**, **Scale** and **Audio Crossfade**. **None** removes the effect.

## The Transition Inspector

Select a transition to open its inspector:

- **Transition**: a grid of styles. Click a style to change it.
- **Timing**: the **Duration** slider. The default is 0.5 seconds. The range is 0.05 to 2 seconds.
- More options, such as color, audio crossfade and easing (Linear, Ease In, Ease Out, Smooth), depending on the style.

## Tips

- Keep transitions short for screen recordings.
- Use one style through a video.
- Add transitions at section changes, not at every cut.

## Related Guides

- [Timeline & Tracks](https://www.screenkite.com/guide/timeline-tracks)
- [Trimming & Splitting](https://www.screenkite.com/guide/trimming-splitting)