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Steps to Use Split and Cut

The Split & Cut tools help streamline the editing workflow and create polished videos with accurate transitions and clean edits. To learn how to use these functions, read the steps provided below:

Split Video in Filmora for Mac

Step 1. Start a New Editing Project

Launch Filmora on your Mac and select the New Project option from the main interface. Import the video you want to edit and drag it directly onto the editing timeline.

Step 2. Split the Video Using the Timeline

Move the red playhead to the exact frame where you want to divide the video clip. After positioning it correctly, right-click on the clip and choose the Split option from the menu to separate the video into two parts.

Step 3. Use the Scissor Tool for Splitting

Another method is selecting the clip from the timeline and placing the red playhead at the desired point. Next, click the Scissor icon above the timeline to instantly split the selected video section.

Step 4. Activate Quick Split Mode

To divide a video into multiple sections quickly, locate the Quick Split Mode icon above the timeline and enable it. Then, click directly on different positions within the clip to create multiple cuts instantly.

Cut Video in Filmora for Mac

Step 1. Add and Split the Video Clip

Import your video into Filmora and place it on the timeline. Use the split feature to divide the clip into separate sections before removing unwanted parts.

Step 2. Remove Unwanted Video Sections

Select the unnecessary clip section from the timeline and right-click on it. From the displayed options, choose the Cut feature to remove that portion from the project timeline.