Video Studio
Split a clip at the playhead, then delete or reorder the parts
Splitting cuts a clip into two independent clips at the playhead. Once a clip is split you can delete a part, move the parts around, or drop something else between them.
Open the editor The editor needs a desktop Chrome or Edge browser.
How it works in the editor
Position the playhead
Drag the playhead in the timeline, or play the clip and pause, until it sits exactly where you want the cut.
Select the clip
Click the clip so it is highlighted. The split action applies to the selected clip.
Split
Use the split tool or the keyboard shortcut. The clip becomes two clips that can be edited independently.
Remove or reorder
Select the part you do not want and delete it, or drag the parts along the track to change the order. Other clips close the gap automatically.
Export the result
The exported MP4 follows the timeline order exactly, including any clip you removed.
Limits worth knowing
- Splitting works on the timeline, so it always cuts the selected clip at the playhead's time — it cannot cut a clip that is not selected.
- A split needs at least one frame on each side; splitting exactly on a clip's first or last frame is rejected.
Questions
What is the difference between trimming and splitting?
Trimming shortens a clip by moving its edges. Splitting produces two clips so you can treat the halves differently, for example deleting the middle of a recording.
Can I remove the middle of a video?
Yes. Split twice — once at the start of the unwanted section and once at its end — then select the middle clip and delete it.
Can I reorder clips?
Yes. Drag clips along their track or onto another track; the timeline order is what gets exported.
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