Zoom the timeline to fit
QUICK TIP · UPDATED 17 OCTOBER 2026
See your whole clip on the timeline at once.
The Editor works on a laptop or desktop.
Steps
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Select Zoom in to look closer at the timeline.

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Select Zoom out to see more of the clip.

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Select Zoom to fit to see the whole clip at once.

If something goes wrong
- Zoomed in too far? Select Zoom out, or Zoom to fit to start again.
- Drag the Zoom the timeline slider for finer control. Hover over Zoom to fit to see its keyboard shortcut.
More guides
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- Move a section earlier or later
- Slow down or speed up a section
- Add text over the video
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