Trimming & Splitting

Splitting Clips

Split a clip at the playhead position to create two separate segments:

1. Select the clip(s) you want to split
2. Position the playhead at the cut point
3. Press ⌘+\ or click Split in the toolbar

The split operation divides all selected clips at the playhead. When ripple editing is enabled, splits apply across all track kinds (grouped split).

Deleting Clips

Select one or more clips and press Delete or ⌘+Backspace to remove them.

• With ripple editing off — a gap remains where the clip was
• With ripple editing on — trailing clips shift backward to close the gap

Trimming

Hover over the edge of a clip in the timeline to reveal the trim handle. Drag inward to shorten the clip from either end.

Ripple Editing

Ripple editing is toggled in the toolbar (default: off). When enabled:

• Deleting a clip automatically closes the gap
• Splitting applies across all tracks
• Trimming adjusts downstream clips

This keeps your timeline tight without manual gap-closing.

Undo / Redo

Every edit creates an undo snapshot. Use:

• ⌘+Z to undo
• ⌘+Shift+Z to redo