To quickly remove a cut in DaVinci Resolve and join two clips back together, place your playhead directly on the cut you wish to remove and use the keyboard shortcut Alt + / (forward slash).
This action effectively "heals" the cut, making it appear as if it never occurred, seamlessly merging the two segments into a single clip.
Simple Steps to Remove a Cut
Removing an accidental or unwanted cut in your timeline is straightforward using a handy keyboard command. This method is efficient and works directly on the edit page.
Here's how you do it:
- Locate the Cut: Scroll through your timeline to find the specific edit point (cut) you want to remove.
- Position the Playhead: Move your playhead so that it is sitting exactly on top of the cut line.
- Apply the Shortcut: With the playhead correctly positioned, press Alt + / on your keyboard.
As demonstrated in tutorials like "Fixing Accidental Cuts in Davinci Resolve," this shortcut will immediately remove the cut and rejoin the two clips, healing the timeline segment right up.
Understanding the Shortcut
The Alt + / shortcut in DaVinci Resolve serves as a quick way to perform a "heal" edit at the playhead's position. When placed on a cut, it's specifically designed to mend that split and combine the adjacent clips.
This is much faster than manually deleting one side of the edit and extending the other, or using more complex trim tools for a simple rejoin.
Shortcut Summary
For quick reference, here's the essential information:
| Action | Keyboard Shortcut | Playhead Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove a Cut | Alt + / | Directly on the cut line | Heals the cut |
Using this shortcut is a valuable time-saver for cleaning up your edits and ensuring smooth transitions where no cut was intended.
