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How do I split a clip in Premiere Pro?

Published in Video Editing 1 min read

To split a clip in Premiere Pro, you can use the Razor tool or a keyboard shortcut. This allows you to divide a single clip into two separate clips at a specific point in your timeline.

Here's how to do it:

Using the Razor Tool:

  1. Select the Razor Tool in the Tools panel. (It looks like a razor blade).
  2. Click on the exact point on the clip in your timeline where you want to make the cut.
  3. Premiere Pro will split the clip into two separate clips at that point.

Using a Keyboard Shortcut:

  1. Place the playhead (the vertical line indicating the current time) at the desired point on the clip where you want to split it.
  2. Press Ctrl+K (Windows) or Cmd+K (Mac). This will split the clip under the playhead. You can also customize the keyboard shortcut in Premiere Pro's Keyboard Shortcuts settings if needed. (Premiere Pro > Keyboard Shortcuts).

Once the clip is split, you can move, trim, or apply effects to each section independently.

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