Ripple editing is a handy mode in many video editors, including Clideo Video Editor. It helps you keep elements on a timeline track together by automatically shifting clips to remove gaps caused by edits like trimming, cutting, or deleting.
How to turn ripple editing on or off
By default, the ripple editing mode in Clideo is always disabled when you start working on your project. You can toggle ripple editing at any time:
- Click the Timeline Settings icon at the top-right of the timeline.
- Toggle Ripple editing on or off.
When to use ripple editing
Ripple editing is perfect when you want your video to stay continuous after making the following edits:
Deleting
When you delete a clip or segment, all clips in the track after it automatically slide left to fill the space created by this deletion.
Trimming
When you trim a clip or segment, all clips in the track after it automatically slide left to fill the space created by this trimming.
Bulk trimming or deleting
When you trim or delete several clips or segments across several tracks, all elements in the affected tracks automatically shift together.
When to turn ripple editing off
Sometimes, you may not want clips to shift automatically. Disable ripple editing if:
- You need to leave intentional pauses or blank spaces.
- You’re building complex timing manually (e.g., syncing to music or captions).