Trim a clip

Last updated on 19 October 2025

Learn how to trim your clip to keep only the essential portion for your edit.

Select the clip you want to trim in the Timeline panel.

Hover your mouse over the edge of the clip until the trim icon appears.

Select and drag the edge of the clip to the desired length for clipping.

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