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Playback Zoom Level for Mac

Filmora is a professional video editing software with many editing features working together at the backend. The Playback Zoom Level feature is designed to enhance precision when performing tasks such as masking, cutting, and motion tracking. To gain a better understanding of this feature and improve your video editing skills, continue reading this guide:

Activating Playback Zoom Level

Accessing this function in Filmora is a straightforward process with multiple options for setting zoom levels according to your needs. To modernize your editing experience, follow these step-by-step instructions for enabling zoom levels:

Step 1: Start a New Project and Add Media to the Timeline

After launching Filmora and arriving at its main menu, select the "New Project" option resting at the center. After clicking it, you'll be directed toward the editing interface, where you must import your media using the convenient "Command + I" shortcuts and drag it to the timeline.

import clips to timeline
Import clips to timeline
Step 2: Adjust the Preview settings and Set the Playback Zoom Level

Select the clip appearing in the timeline and navigate towards the Preview Window. If you look below the preview screen, there is a "Settings" option, among others. Select it, and from the drop-down menu, choose "Zoom Level" and select the desired zoom percentage.

manage zoom level for playback
Manage zoom level for playback