Select clips and ranges in the timeline

In Final Cut Pro for iPad, you can select clips and ranges in the timeline to move them, trim them, and more.

  1. Open a project.

  2. Do any of the following:

    • Select a single clip: Tap Clip at the top of the timeline, then tap a clip.

      A single clip selected in the timeline.
    • Select multiple clips: Tap Clip at the top of the timeline, then tap Select in the upper-right corner of the timeline and tap the clips you want to select. When you’re finished selecting clips, tap Done.

      Multiple clips selected in the timeline.

      Tip: You can also touch and hold in an empty area of the timeline, then drag to select adjacent clips.

    • Select all clips in the timeline: Tap Clip at the top of the timeline, then tap Select in the upper-right corner of the timeline. Tap Select All at the top of the timeline, then tap Done.

    • Select a range: Tap Range at the top of the timeline, then drag within a clip or across multiple clips to set the range.

      A clip with a selected range in the timeline.

      Selected clips and ranges are outlined in yellow. To adjust a range start or end point, drag the handles on either end.