Create a subclip from the Project panel

Last updated on Jun 24, 2025

Learn how to create a subclip from source clips or other subclips that are made up of a single media file.

  1. Double-click a clip in the Project panel to open it in the Source Monitor.

  2. In the Source Monitor, set In and Out points for the subclip. Either or both the In and Out points must differ from the source clip’s In and Out points.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • Select Clip > Make Subclip, enter a name for the subclip, and then OK.
    • Ctrl-drag (Windows) or Command-drag (macOS) the clip to the Project panel. Type a name for the subclip, and select OK.

    The subclip appears in the Project panel with a Subclip icon. The icon varies depending on the media type.

  4. (Optional) To retain the original In and Out points in the master clip, reset them in the Source Monitor while previewing the master clip.

Tip:

You can also convert a master clip into a subclip by selecting the source clip in the Project panel or Source Monitor, selecting Clip > Edit Subclip, and setting the media start and end points for the subclip.