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Editing clips

Select a clip on the timeline to edit it in the Properties panel on the right. Tabs appear based on clip type — only relevant controls show.

Properties panel for a selected clip

If nothing is selected: “It's empty here” / “Click a clip on the timeline to edit its properties”.

Property tabs at a glance

TabWhen it appearsWhat it’s for
GeneralAlwaysName, type, timing, trim, source file
TextText / subtitle with styleContent, font, color, outline, shadow
Position & sizeNon-audioTransform, opacity, flip, auto keyframes
AudioVideo / audioVolume, noise cleanup, audio effects, auto captions
Speed & FadeVideo / audioSpeed, reverse, fades, custom speed curve
Layer mixNon-audioBlend modes
TransitionOverlap / transition selectionType, duration, remove
CutoutsVisual clipsSubject cutout, geometric masks
EffectsVisualEffect stack, face tracking, params
SubtitlesSubtitle clipsCue list editor
ShapeShape clipsFill, stroke, geometry

How-tos for major tools live under Clip tools.

General tab

ControlWhat it does
Clip nameLabel shown on the timeline.
TypeRead-only: Video, Audio, Image, Text, Subtitle, Shape, or Sticker.
Starts at (s)Timeline start time in seconds.
Duration (s)How long the clip plays.
Trim → From (s) / To (s)In/out points inside the source media.
FilePath of the source file (media clips).

Adjusting trim here matches dragging the clip’s edges on the timeline; use whichever is more precise for the job.

Position & size (quick reference)

ControlWhat it does
Position (px) X / YPlace the clip on the canvas.
Size (px) Width / HeightScale.
Opacity / AngleFade and rotate.
Rotate 90°Quarter turns.
Flip H / Flip VMirror.
Reset position & sizeRestore defaults.
Auto keyframesRecord changes as you scrub — see Keyframes.

Layer mix

How layers mix — blend modes: Normal, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Add, Darken, Lighten. Reset to Normal clears the choice.

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