Timeline Toolbar
The Timeline is where you assemble and edit your project by arranging media clips, adjusting timing, and adding transitions or effects. This section explains how to move through the Timeline efficiently, access key tools and controls, and manage your project's structure during the editing process.
Timeline Toolbar Buttons
The Timeline toolbar has a number of video editing functions.
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Change Mouse Action - Select Mode and Quick Split ModeOnly available in LUXEA Pro |
Use the Change Mouse Action dropdown to change between Select mode and Quick Split mode. In Select mode, left mouse clicks will select the Clip clicked on. In Quick Split mode, left mouse clicks will split the Clip where it is clicked. |
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Undo |
Use the Undo button to undo recent actions. or press Ctrl + Z. |
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Redo |
Use the Redo button to repeat the most recent undone actions, or press Ctrl + Shift + Z. |
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Split |
Use the Split button to divide one Clip into two or more Clips. This allows for the insertion of Transitions and other Clips between two scenes. Select a clip to split and click the Split button, or press Ctrl + B. |
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Cut |
Use the Cut button to remove unwanted Clips or sections of Clips. (See Split.) Paste the Clips using the Paste button. (See Paste.) Select a clip to remove, then click the Cut button, or press Ctrl + X. |
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Copy |
Use the Copy button to duplicate tracks or sections of tracks. (See Split.) Paste Clips by using the Paste button. (See Paste.) Select a Clip to Copy, then click the Copy button, or press Ctrl + C. |
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Paste |
Use the Paste button to add cut or copied clips to desired locations on the Timeline. After copying or cutting a Clip, move the Playhead to where the additions will be placed in the Timeline, and click Paste, or press Ctrl + V. |
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Delete |
Use the Delete button to remove any selected Media Assets from the Timeline, or press Del. |
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Seek to Left/Right Selection Slider |
Use the Seek to left selection slider to find the start of a selection on the Timeline, or press Ctrl + Shift + [. Use the Seek to Right Selection slider to find the end of a selection on the Timeline, or press Ctrl + Shift + ]. This is useful for viewing the Timeline zoomed in, or when working with a large selection. |
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Seek to Playhead |
Use the Seek to Playhead button to find the Playhead on the Timeline, or press Ctrl + Shift + \. This is useful when viewing a zoomed in Timeline. |
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Advanced |
Use the Advanced button to implement advanced editing features such as Chroma Key, Color LUT, Replace Color, Color Pass, and Mosaic. |
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Clip Speed |
Use the Clip Speed button to apply different speeds to the clip, including Slow, Fast, Normal, and Reverse speed. |
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Freeze Frame Only available in LUXEA Pro |
Use the Freeze Frame button to create an image at the location of the Playhead of the frame currently being previewed in the Timeline, or press Shift + R. |
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AI Super-Resolution Only available in LUXEA Pro |
Use the AI Super-Resolution button to enhance and upscale Clips from the Timeline. Depending on the dimensions of the Clip, it can be upscaled 2x, 3x, or 4x. See AI Super-Resolution for more information. |
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Add Marker |
Use the Add Marker button to add Markers to the Timeline, or press M. |
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Audio Recorder |
Use the Audio Recorder button to load up a dialog for recording audio with a microphone, or press Alt + R. |
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Timeline Snap |
Use the Timeline Snap button to enable or disable the ability for Clips to snap when moved on the Timeline. |
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Dynamic Preview Only available in LUXEA Pro |
Use the Dynamic Preview button to enable or disable the ability for the preview to display based on the current position of the mouse cursor in the Timeline, or press P. |
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Zoom to Fit Timeline |
Zoom in or out to view the entire length of the track on the Timeline, to provide a sense of the bigger picture, or press Shift + Z. |
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Zoom in/Zoom out |
Zoom in to expand the appearance of your tracks on the Timeline, allowing for precision editing. Zoom out to condense the appearance of tracks on the Timeline to view your project in its entirety, or press Ctrl + Shift + = or Ctrl + Shift + -. |
Cut, Copy, Paste, as well as Duplicate can be accessed by right-clicking on the Timeline.
Video editing functions can also be accessed using keyboard shortcuts.
Dynamic Preview
This feature is not available in LUXEA Free Video Editor. Please Upgrade to LUXEA Pro Video Editor for access to this feature and much more.
Dynamic Preview allows you to quickly see a visual preview of your Timeline content by simply moving your mouse over the Timeline. When enabled, the Playhead automatically follows the position of your mouse cursor, updating the preview window in real time. This can be useful for scanning through footage without clicking or scrubbing manually, quickly locating specific moments in long clips, and reviewing transitions, edits, or timing without playback.
How to Enable Dynamic Preview:
In the Timeline Toolbar, click on the Dynamic Preview icon (image), or press P.
Quick Split Mode
This feature is not available in LUXEA Free Video Editor. Please Upgrade to LUXEA Pro Video Editor for access to this feature and much more.
Quick Split Mode allows you to instantly split clips in the Timeline with a single click, streamlining the editing process by removing the need to manually move the Playhead or navigate menus. This can be useful for things like quickly cutting clips during review or rough edits, making precise splits without interrupting your workflow, and reducing the number of clicks needed for basic edits.
How to Use Quick Split Mode:
- Enable Quick Split Mode by performing one of the following:
- Clicking the Change Mouse Action button and selecting Quick Split Mode, or
- Pressing the B key on your keyboard.
- With the mode active, left-click any Clip in the Timeline to split it at the clicked position.
Dynamic Preview will always be on while Quick Split Mode is active. Toggling Dynamic Preview will not change this function.
Enabling and Disabling Timeline Snapping
Timeline Snapping controls whether Clips snap to Markers, the Playhead, or each other when moved or trimmed on the Timeline. When Snapping is enabled, Clips will automatically align to nearby clip edges, making it easier to create clean, precise edits.
How to Enable/Disable the Timeline Snapping:
Perform one of the following:
- Click the Enable/Disable Timeline Snapping button in the Timeline Toolbar, or
- Press the S key on your keyboard.
When enabled, snapping will be active for all Clip movements and trims. Disabling it allows for free, unsnapped adjustments.