Trimming and Exporting

Clip Library offers quick trimming and exporting features to help you quickly trim and share your clips. This guide will walk you through the process of trimming clips and exporting them in various formats.

Trimming Clips

How to use trim handles

1. Open a Clip
2. The white progress bar is draggable both at the beginning and at the end, those are referred to as "trim handles"

Setting Trim Points

• Start Point: Press [ or drag the left trim handle.
• End Point: Press ] or drag the right trim handle.

Fine-Tuning Trim Points

1. Use the arrow keys to navigate through the video.
2. Press , (comma) to move backward frame by frame.
3. Press . (period) to move forward frame by frame.

Saving Trim Data

• Trim data is automatically saved when you adjust the trim points.
• Closing the player will preserve your trim settings.

Exporting Clips

Export Options

• Video Export: Press E or the "Export" button.
• Audio Export: Press Shift + E to export only the audio or hold Shift and press the "Export" button.

Choosing Export Location

1. Use 'Ctrl + E' for video or 'Ctrl + Shift + E' for audio.
2. A save dialog will appear, allowing you to choose the export location and filename.

Export Settings

• Video exports use H.264 encoding for wide compatibility.
• Audio exports are saved as MP3 files.

Quick Tips

• Trim your clip before exporting to save only the desired portion.
• Use frame-by-frame navigation (', and .' keys) for precise trimming.
• The video player respects your trim points during playback.
• Exported files maintain the volume set in the player.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Set trim start	[
Set trim end	]
Previous frame	,
Next frame	.
Export (to Clipboard)	E
Export to file modifier	Ctrl
Export as audio modifier	Shift

Remember, trimming is non-destructive - your original clip remains unchanged, and you can always adjust the trim points later.