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Steps to Enable Magnetic Timeline

The Magnetic Timeline also helps maintain proper sequence alignment, reducing manual adjustments and saving time in complex projects. To learn how to enable it within the Filmora Mac interface, read the steps provided below:

Step 1. Create a New Project in Filmora

Open Wondershare Filmora on your Mac and click the New Project option from the startup window. After entering the editor, import your media files and place the videos onto the timeline for editing.

Step 2. Turn On the Magnetic Timeline

Once your clips appear on the timeline, navigate to the left side of the editing panel and locate the Magnetic Timeline button. Click the icon to activate it so all clips automatically attach together without empty spaces between them.

Actions You Can Perform Using the Magnetic Timeline in Filmora for Mac

Trim Video Clips

Move the cursor to the beginning or end of a clip on the timeline. Drag the clip edge inward or outward to shorten or extend the video duration instantly.

Duplicate Clips with Copy and Paste

Select the desired clip from the timeline and right-click on it to open the contextual menu. From the available options, choose Copy.

Right-click anywhere on the timeline again and press the Paste option to insert the duplicated clip successfully.

Remove Unwanted Clips

Click the clip you want to remove and open the right-click menu. Choose the Delete option or simply press the Delete key on your Mac keyboard to erase the clip from the timeline.

Adjust Playback Speed

Highlight the video clip and click the Speed control located above the timeline. Then, select whether you want to slow down, speed up, or maintain the normal playback speed for the selected clip.