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In 2024, Edit Faster, Edit Smarter Top 20 Adobe Premiere Shortcuts
Edit Faster, Edit Smarter: Top 20 Adobe Premiere Shortcuts
Top 20 Adobe Premiere Shortcuts You Will Use When Editing Video Files
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Whilst the conventional mouse control allows you to perform any task that Premiere is capable of, for efficient workflow the keyboard shortcuts cannot be beaten. We all work a little differently, and thankfully Adobe understands that, so although here we will be concentrating on the standard keyboard layout, the keyboard shortcuts can be customized to be anything you want and saved as a custom profile, there are even presets already included for Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro for those who are maybe transitioning from those packages or just prefer the way they work.
This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , which is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
This is achieved by going through the path edit > keyboard shortcuts as below:
Before we step into the most useful shortcuts, a brief note here on the different platforms, although I’m sure most readers are aware. The PC and Mac versions of the software do share the same basic shortcuts with the one caveat that where the PC uses the Control and Alt keys, the Mac has Command and Option keys instead. Other than that the functionality is the same. I’ll include the shortcuts for both platforms with each to make referencing easier.
1Select Window
I’m starting with this one simply because I find it the most used of all, especially if like me you prefer a custom layout for all your windows. If your program monitor is hidden for instance, you can just press shift+4 and there it is. The shortcuts are the same for both platforms here.
- Audio Clip Mixer Shift+9
- Audio Track Mixer Shift+6
- Effect Controls Shift+5
- Effects Shift+7
- Media Browser Shift+8
- Program Monitor Shift+4
- Project Shift+1
- Source Monitor Shift+2
- Timelines Shift+3
2 Import
Whilst the shortcuts for editing and manipulating clips are extremely important for efficient workflow, it should be remembered that those relating to the basic operation of the program are just as useful, as we see here. Using Control and I (Command and I on Mac) brings up the import media dialogue box instantly.
3Capture Panel
There are multiple shortcuts that can be used within the capture panel, but because this is such an intrinsic aspect of the Premiere workflow, being the entry into a project for all media, I think the available shortcuts are all as valuable as each other here.
- Navigate Through Fields - Tab
- Cancel Capture - Esc
- Fast Forward - F
- Rewind - R
- Go to In Point - Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Record - G
- Stop - S
- Step Back - Left Arrow
- Step Forward - Right Arrow
4 Timeline Panel
In a similar vein to the Capture Panel, the Timeline Panel has a set of shortcuts specific to all its basic operations, and are essential for a faster workflow.
- Clear Ins and Outs - G
- Clear In Point - D
- Clear Out Point - F
- Go to In Point- Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Match Frame - M
- Start and Stop - Spacebar
- Play Normal Speed - L
- Play Reverse Normal Speed - J
- Set In Point - I
- Set Out Point - o
- Shuttle Stop - K
- Trim - T
- Arc Tool - A
- Ellipse Tool – E
5 Navigation within a clip
This one works within the program monitor/timeline or source monitor windows, ensure the desired one is active first of course. You can move to a specific time code within the clip, or go forwards or backwards a set number of frames using the number pad. To go to a specific time code simply type that on the number pad. To travel a set number of frames simply type + or – (to signify direction) and the number of frames.
6Marking Clips
By far the simplest way to mark clips is to use the keyboard shortcut.
For marking clips use X , whilst marking a selection is / .
7 In and Out
In addition to marking clips via shortcuts, it is also far easier to mark In and Out points this way.
- To Mark In use I , whilst to mark Out use O .
- To Clear In the shortcut is Control+Shift+I for PC and Option+I for Mac.
- To Clear Out Control+Shift+O for PC, Option+O for Mac.
8Playing Clips
Going hand in hand with the shortcuts for marking, are the keyboard commands for playing clips. These are:
- Play In to Out: Control+Shift+Space (PC) and Option+K for Mac
- Clear In and Out: Control+Shift+X (PC) and Option+X for Mac
- Play Around: The same for both platforms and is Shift+K.
To get the best from this it is necessary to set some options beforehand, as Play Around plays the portion of the timeline around the Playhead, and where it plays is dependent on the options set. This is done through the menu via edit > preferences > playback, here I have preroll and postroll set to 4 seconds, meaning that it plays 4 seconds prior and following the point where the playhead is placed.
In addition, turning on looping for this can help to fine tune edits.
9Toggle Audio During Scrubbing
There are times you may want to hear audio when scrubbing, however turning it off can have beneficial effects on performance for lower end computers. The shortcut makes it an easy process to turn off and on as required.
The shortcut is Shift+S for both platforms.
10Slide a clip within the sequence
There are a couple of options available here from the shortcuts, slide one frame or 5 frames.
- To slide one frame to the left is Alt+, for PC or Option+, for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slide one frame to the right is Alt+. for PC and Option+. for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
11Slip within a sequence
As with the slide options, the choice is one frame or five frames.
- To slip one frame to the left is Control+Alt+Left for PC or Option+Command+Left for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slip one frame to the right is Control+Alt+Right for PC and Option+Command+Right for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
12Nudging
You can move a clip up or down simply by using the Up and Down arrow keys, whilst holding Alt or Option at the same time allows you to select just the video or audio to move.
13Multi Camera Selection
This is a tool that allows you to work with multiple camera angles of the same subject or scene. To switch between different cameras quickly is extremely useful and accomplished with the numerical keys.
Numbers 1 through 9 select the corresponding camera.
14Add an edit
This option cuts the track (or tracks) that are targeted. The shortcut for this is Control+K or Command+K.
You can view all added edits within a sequence by selecting show through edits within the sequence menu.
15Add the default Transition
This option applies the default transition to all selected media. To do this use Shift+D.
16 Match Frame
Locating a specific frame within the sequence for adding in a second clip is very useful, the shortcut is M, a great timesaver.
17Zoom to sequence
Being able to zoom in is great, it makes working in the sequence panel much easier, at least for me, however the one drawback I find is that I tend to get lost when looking for a particular clip. Using / enable you to quickly zoom out for navigation and back in again to work
18Jump to Edit
Navigating from edit to edit is a very simple process with the shortcuts available to you.
Page up takes you to the previous edit point, whilst page down takes you to the next.
With practice these shortcuts become second nature and you will find your workflow becomes not only faster but a smoother operation as well.
19Toggle the type of Trim used
Quickly shift between Standard, Ripple and Roll trim types.
Shift+T for PC, Control+T for Mac
20Ripple Trim
This enables you to trim the head or tail of the clip very quickly, making an extremely efficient workflow. To trim the next edit from the Playhead use W, for the previous edit from the playhead use Q.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Whilst the conventional mouse control allows you to perform any task that Premiere is capable of, for efficient workflow the keyboard shortcuts cannot be beaten. We all work a little differently, and thankfully Adobe understands that, so although here we will be concentrating on the standard keyboard layout, the keyboard shortcuts can be customized to be anything you want and saved as a custom profile, there are even presets already included for Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro for those who are maybe transitioning from those packages or just prefer the way they work.
This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , which is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
This is achieved by going through the path edit > keyboard shortcuts as below:
Before we step into the most useful shortcuts, a brief note here on the different platforms, although I’m sure most readers are aware. The PC and Mac versions of the software do share the same basic shortcuts with the one caveat that where the PC uses the Control and Alt keys, the Mac has Command and Option keys instead. Other than that the functionality is the same. I’ll include the shortcuts for both platforms with each to make referencing easier.
1Select Window
I’m starting with this one simply because I find it the most used of all, especially if like me you prefer a custom layout for all your windows. If your program monitor is hidden for instance, you can just press shift+4 and there it is. The shortcuts are the same for both platforms here.
- Audio Clip Mixer Shift+9
- Audio Track Mixer Shift+6
- Effect Controls Shift+5
- Effects Shift+7
- Media Browser Shift+8
- Program Monitor Shift+4
- Project Shift+1
- Source Monitor Shift+2
- Timelines Shift+3
2 Import
Whilst the shortcuts for editing and manipulating clips are extremely important for efficient workflow, it should be remembered that those relating to the basic operation of the program are just as useful, as we see here. Using Control and I (Command and I on Mac) brings up the import media dialogue box instantly.
3Capture Panel
There are multiple shortcuts that can be used within the capture panel, but because this is such an intrinsic aspect of the Premiere workflow, being the entry into a project for all media, I think the available shortcuts are all as valuable as each other here.
- Navigate Through Fields - Tab
- Cancel Capture - Esc
- Fast Forward - F
- Rewind - R
- Go to In Point - Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Record - G
- Stop - S
- Step Back - Left Arrow
- Step Forward - Right Arrow
4 Timeline Panel
In a similar vein to the Capture Panel, the Timeline Panel has a set of shortcuts specific to all its basic operations, and are essential for a faster workflow.
- Clear Ins and Outs - G
- Clear In Point - D
- Clear Out Point - F
- Go to In Point- Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Match Frame - M
- Start and Stop - Spacebar
- Play Normal Speed - L
- Play Reverse Normal Speed - J
- Set In Point - I
- Set Out Point - o
- Shuttle Stop - K
- Trim - T
- Arc Tool - A
- Ellipse Tool – E
5 Navigation within a clip
This one works within the program monitor/timeline or source monitor windows, ensure the desired one is active first of course. You can move to a specific time code within the clip, or go forwards or backwards a set number of frames using the number pad. To go to a specific time code simply type that on the number pad. To travel a set number of frames simply type + or – (to signify direction) and the number of frames.
6Marking Clips
By far the simplest way to mark clips is to use the keyboard shortcut.
For marking clips use X , whilst marking a selection is / .
7 In and Out
In addition to marking clips via shortcuts, it is also far easier to mark In and Out points this way.
- To Mark In use I , whilst to mark Out use O .
- To Clear In the shortcut is Control+Shift+I for PC and Option+I for Mac.
- To Clear Out Control+Shift+O for PC, Option+O for Mac.
8Playing Clips
Going hand in hand with the shortcuts for marking, are the keyboard commands for playing clips. These are:
- Play In to Out: Control+Shift+Space (PC) and Option+K for Mac
- Clear In and Out: Control+Shift+X (PC) and Option+X for Mac
- Play Around: The same for both platforms and is Shift+K.
To get the best from this it is necessary to set some options beforehand, as Play Around plays the portion of the timeline around the Playhead, and where it plays is dependent on the options set. This is done through the menu via edit > preferences > playback, here I have preroll and postroll set to 4 seconds, meaning that it plays 4 seconds prior and following the point where the playhead is placed.
In addition, turning on looping for this can help to fine tune edits.
9Toggle Audio During Scrubbing
There are times you may want to hear audio when scrubbing, however turning it off can have beneficial effects on performance for lower end computers. The shortcut makes it an easy process to turn off and on as required.
The shortcut is Shift+S for both platforms.
10Slide a clip within the sequence
There are a couple of options available here from the shortcuts, slide one frame or 5 frames.
- To slide one frame to the left is Alt+, for PC or Option+, for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slide one frame to the right is Alt+. for PC and Option+. for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
11Slip within a sequence
As with the slide options, the choice is one frame or five frames.
- To slip one frame to the left is Control+Alt+Left for PC or Option+Command+Left for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slip one frame to the right is Control+Alt+Right for PC and Option+Command+Right for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
12Nudging
You can move a clip up or down simply by using the Up and Down arrow keys, whilst holding Alt or Option at the same time allows you to select just the video or audio to move.
13Multi Camera Selection
This is a tool that allows you to work with multiple camera angles of the same subject or scene. To switch between different cameras quickly is extremely useful and accomplished with the numerical keys.
Numbers 1 through 9 select the corresponding camera.
14Add an edit
This option cuts the track (or tracks) that are targeted. The shortcut for this is Control+K or Command+K.
You can view all added edits within a sequence by selecting show through edits within the sequence menu.
15Add the default Transition
This option applies the default transition to all selected media. To do this use Shift+D.
16 Match Frame
Locating a specific frame within the sequence for adding in a second clip is very useful, the shortcut is M, a great timesaver.
17Zoom to sequence
Being able to zoom in is great, it makes working in the sequence panel much easier, at least for me, however the one drawback I find is that I tend to get lost when looking for a particular clip. Using / enable you to quickly zoom out for navigation and back in again to work
18Jump to Edit
Navigating from edit to edit is a very simple process with the shortcuts available to you.
Page up takes you to the previous edit point, whilst page down takes you to the next.
With practice these shortcuts become second nature and you will find your workflow becomes not only faster but a smoother operation as well.
19Toggle the type of Trim used
Quickly shift between Standard, Ripple and Roll trim types.
Shift+T for PC, Control+T for Mac
20Ripple Trim
This enables you to trim the head or tail of the clip very quickly, making an extremely efficient workflow. To trim the next edit from the Playhead use W, for the previous edit from the playhead use Q.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Whilst the conventional mouse control allows you to perform any task that Premiere is capable of, for efficient workflow the keyboard shortcuts cannot be beaten. We all work a little differently, and thankfully Adobe understands that, so although here we will be concentrating on the standard keyboard layout, the keyboard shortcuts can be customized to be anything you want and saved as a custom profile, there are even presets already included for Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro for those who are maybe transitioning from those packages or just prefer the way they work.
This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , which is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
This is achieved by going through the path edit > keyboard shortcuts as below:
Before we step into the most useful shortcuts, a brief note here on the different platforms, although I’m sure most readers are aware. The PC and Mac versions of the software do share the same basic shortcuts with the one caveat that where the PC uses the Control and Alt keys, the Mac has Command and Option keys instead. Other than that the functionality is the same. I’ll include the shortcuts for both platforms with each to make referencing easier.
1Select Window
I’m starting with this one simply because I find it the most used of all, especially if like me you prefer a custom layout for all your windows. If your program monitor is hidden for instance, you can just press shift+4 and there it is. The shortcuts are the same for both platforms here.
- Audio Clip Mixer Shift+9
- Audio Track Mixer Shift+6
- Effect Controls Shift+5
- Effects Shift+7
- Media Browser Shift+8
- Program Monitor Shift+4
- Project Shift+1
- Source Monitor Shift+2
- Timelines Shift+3
2 Import
Whilst the shortcuts for editing and manipulating clips are extremely important for efficient workflow, it should be remembered that those relating to the basic operation of the program are just as useful, as we see here. Using Control and I (Command and I on Mac) brings up the import media dialogue box instantly.
3Capture Panel
There are multiple shortcuts that can be used within the capture panel, but because this is such an intrinsic aspect of the Premiere workflow, being the entry into a project for all media, I think the available shortcuts are all as valuable as each other here.
- Navigate Through Fields - Tab
- Cancel Capture - Esc
- Fast Forward - F
- Rewind - R
- Go to In Point - Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Record - G
- Stop - S
- Step Back - Left Arrow
- Step Forward - Right Arrow
4 Timeline Panel
In a similar vein to the Capture Panel, the Timeline Panel has a set of shortcuts specific to all its basic operations, and are essential for a faster workflow.
- Clear Ins and Outs - G
- Clear In Point - D
- Clear Out Point - F
- Go to In Point- Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Match Frame - M
- Start and Stop - Spacebar
- Play Normal Speed - L
- Play Reverse Normal Speed - J
- Set In Point - I
- Set Out Point - o
- Shuttle Stop - K
- Trim - T
- Arc Tool - A
- Ellipse Tool – E
5 Navigation within a clip
This one works within the program monitor/timeline or source monitor windows, ensure the desired one is active first of course. You can move to a specific time code within the clip, or go forwards or backwards a set number of frames using the number pad. To go to a specific time code simply type that on the number pad. To travel a set number of frames simply type + or – (to signify direction) and the number of frames.
6Marking Clips
By far the simplest way to mark clips is to use the keyboard shortcut.
For marking clips use X , whilst marking a selection is / .
7 In and Out
In addition to marking clips via shortcuts, it is also far easier to mark In and Out points this way.
- To Mark In use I , whilst to mark Out use O .
- To Clear In the shortcut is Control+Shift+I for PC and Option+I for Mac.
- To Clear Out Control+Shift+O for PC, Option+O for Mac.
8Playing Clips
Going hand in hand with the shortcuts for marking, are the keyboard commands for playing clips. These are:
- Play In to Out: Control+Shift+Space (PC) and Option+K for Mac
- Clear In and Out: Control+Shift+X (PC) and Option+X for Mac
- Play Around: The same for both platforms and is Shift+K.
To get the best from this it is necessary to set some options beforehand, as Play Around plays the portion of the timeline around the Playhead, and where it plays is dependent on the options set. This is done through the menu via edit > preferences > playback, here I have preroll and postroll set to 4 seconds, meaning that it plays 4 seconds prior and following the point where the playhead is placed.
In addition, turning on looping for this can help to fine tune edits.
9Toggle Audio During Scrubbing
There are times you may want to hear audio when scrubbing, however turning it off can have beneficial effects on performance for lower end computers. The shortcut makes it an easy process to turn off and on as required.
The shortcut is Shift+S for both platforms.
10Slide a clip within the sequence
There are a couple of options available here from the shortcuts, slide one frame or 5 frames.
- To slide one frame to the left is Alt+, for PC or Option+, for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slide one frame to the right is Alt+. for PC and Option+. for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
11Slip within a sequence
As with the slide options, the choice is one frame or five frames.
- To slip one frame to the left is Control+Alt+Left for PC or Option+Command+Left for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slip one frame to the right is Control+Alt+Right for PC and Option+Command+Right for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
12Nudging
You can move a clip up or down simply by using the Up and Down arrow keys, whilst holding Alt or Option at the same time allows you to select just the video or audio to move.
13Multi Camera Selection
This is a tool that allows you to work with multiple camera angles of the same subject or scene. To switch between different cameras quickly is extremely useful and accomplished with the numerical keys.
Numbers 1 through 9 select the corresponding camera.
14Add an edit
This option cuts the track (or tracks) that are targeted. The shortcut for this is Control+K or Command+K.
You can view all added edits within a sequence by selecting show through edits within the sequence menu.
15Add the default Transition
This option applies the default transition to all selected media. To do this use Shift+D.
16 Match Frame
Locating a specific frame within the sequence for adding in a second clip is very useful, the shortcut is M, a great timesaver.
17Zoom to sequence
Being able to zoom in is great, it makes working in the sequence panel much easier, at least for me, however the one drawback I find is that I tend to get lost when looking for a particular clip. Using / enable you to quickly zoom out for navigation and back in again to work
18Jump to Edit
Navigating from edit to edit is a very simple process with the shortcuts available to you.
Page up takes you to the previous edit point, whilst page down takes you to the next.
With practice these shortcuts become second nature and you will find your workflow becomes not only faster but a smoother operation as well.
19Toggle the type of Trim used
Quickly shift between Standard, Ripple and Roll trim types.
Shift+T for PC, Control+T for Mac
20Ripple Trim
This enables you to trim the head or tail of the clip very quickly, making an extremely efficient workflow. To trim the next edit from the Playhead use W, for the previous edit from the playhead use Q.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Whilst the conventional mouse control allows you to perform any task that Premiere is capable of, for efficient workflow the keyboard shortcuts cannot be beaten. We all work a little differently, and thankfully Adobe understands that, so although here we will be concentrating on the standard keyboard layout, the keyboard shortcuts can be customized to be anything you want and saved as a custom profile, there are even presets already included for Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro for those who are maybe transitioning from those packages or just prefer the way they work.
This is a basic tutorial about Adobe Premiere, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , which is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
This is achieved by going through the path edit > keyboard shortcuts as below:
Before we step into the most useful shortcuts, a brief note here on the different platforms, although I’m sure most readers are aware. The PC and Mac versions of the software do share the same basic shortcuts with the one caveat that where the PC uses the Control and Alt keys, the Mac has Command and Option keys instead. Other than that the functionality is the same. I’ll include the shortcuts for both platforms with each to make referencing easier.
1Select Window
I’m starting with this one simply because I find it the most used of all, especially if like me you prefer a custom layout for all your windows. If your program monitor is hidden for instance, you can just press shift+4 and there it is. The shortcuts are the same for both platforms here.
- Audio Clip Mixer Shift+9
- Audio Track Mixer Shift+6
- Effect Controls Shift+5
- Effects Shift+7
- Media Browser Shift+8
- Program Monitor Shift+4
- Project Shift+1
- Source Monitor Shift+2
- Timelines Shift+3
2 Import
Whilst the shortcuts for editing and manipulating clips are extremely important for efficient workflow, it should be remembered that those relating to the basic operation of the program are just as useful, as we see here. Using Control and I (Command and I on Mac) brings up the import media dialogue box instantly.
3Capture Panel
There are multiple shortcuts that can be used within the capture panel, but because this is such an intrinsic aspect of the Premiere workflow, being the entry into a project for all media, I think the available shortcuts are all as valuable as each other here.
- Navigate Through Fields - Tab
- Cancel Capture - Esc
- Fast Forward - F
- Rewind - R
- Go to In Point - Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Record - G
- Stop - S
- Step Back - Left Arrow
- Step Forward - Right Arrow
4 Timeline Panel
In a similar vein to the Capture Panel, the Timeline Panel has a set of shortcuts specific to all its basic operations, and are essential for a faster workflow.
- Clear Ins and Outs - G
- Clear In Point - D
- Clear Out Point - F
- Go to In Point- Q
- Go to Out Point - W
- Match Frame - M
- Start and Stop - Spacebar
- Play Normal Speed - L
- Play Reverse Normal Speed - J
- Set In Point - I
- Set Out Point - o
- Shuttle Stop - K
- Trim - T
- Arc Tool - A
- Ellipse Tool – E
5 Navigation within a clip
This one works within the program monitor/timeline or source monitor windows, ensure the desired one is active first of course. You can move to a specific time code within the clip, or go forwards or backwards a set number of frames using the number pad. To go to a specific time code simply type that on the number pad. To travel a set number of frames simply type + or – (to signify direction) and the number of frames.
6Marking Clips
By far the simplest way to mark clips is to use the keyboard shortcut.
For marking clips use X , whilst marking a selection is / .
7 In and Out
In addition to marking clips via shortcuts, it is also far easier to mark In and Out points this way.
- To Mark In use I , whilst to mark Out use O .
- To Clear In the shortcut is Control+Shift+I for PC and Option+I for Mac.
- To Clear Out Control+Shift+O for PC, Option+O for Mac.
8Playing Clips
Going hand in hand with the shortcuts for marking, are the keyboard commands for playing clips. These are:
- Play In to Out: Control+Shift+Space (PC) and Option+K for Mac
- Clear In and Out: Control+Shift+X (PC) and Option+X for Mac
- Play Around: The same for both platforms and is Shift+K.
To get the best from this it is necessary to set some options beforehand, as Play Around plays the portion of the timeline around the Playhead, and where it plays is dependent on the options set. This is done through the menu via edit > preferences > playback, here I have preroll and postroll set to 4 seconds, meaning that it plays 4 seconds prior and following the point where the playhead is placed.
In addition, turning on looping for this can help to fine tune edits.
9Toggle Audio During Scrubbing
There are times you may want to hear audio when scrubbing, however turning it off can have beneficial effects on performance for lower end computers. The shortcut makes it an easy process to turn off and on as required.
The shortcut is Shift+S for both platforms.
10Slide a clip within the sequence
There are a couple of options available here from the shortcuts, slide one frame or 5 frames.
- To slide one frame to the left is Alt+, for PC or Option+, for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slide one frame to the right is Alt+. for PC and Option+. for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
11Slip within a sequence
As with the slide options, the choice is one frame or five frames.
- To slip one frame to the left is Control+Alt+Left for PC or Option+Command+Left for Mac. To increase to five frames add Shift to either shortcut.
- To slip one frame to the right is Control+Alt+Right for PC and Option+Command+Right for Mac. Again, to increase to five frames add Shift.
12Nudging
You can move a clip up or down simply by using the Up and Down arrow keys, whilst holding Alt or Option at the same time allows you to select just the video or audio to move.
13Multi Camera Selection
This is a tool that allows you to work with multiple camera angles of the same subject or scene. To switch between different cameras quickly is extremely useful and accomplished with the numerical keys.
Numbers 1 through 9 select the corresponding camera.
14Add an edit
This option cuts the track (or tracks) that are targeted. The shortcut for this is Control+K or Command+K.
You can view all added edits within a sequence by selecting show through edits within the sequence menu.
15Add the default Transition
This option applies the default transition to all selected media. To do this use Shift+D.
16 Match Frame
Locating a specific frame within the sequence for adding in a second clip is very useful, the shortcut is M, a great timesaver.
17Zoom to sequence
Being able to zoom in is great, it makes working in the sequence panel much easier, at least for me, however the one drawback I find is that I tend to get lost when looking for a particular clip. Using / enable you to quickly zoom out for navigation and back in again to work
18Jump to Edit
Navigating from edit to edit is a very simple process with the shortcuts available to you.
Page up takes you to the previous edit point, whilst page down takes you to the next.
With practice these shortcuts become second nature and you will find your workflow becomes not only faster but a smoother operation as well.
19Toggle the type of Trim used
Quickly shift between Standard, Ripple and Roll trim types.
Shift+T for PC, Control+T for Mac
20Ripple Trim
This enables you to trim the head or tail of the clip very quickly, making an extremely efficient workflow. To trim the next edit from the Playhead use W, for the previous edit from the playhead use Q.
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Best of the Best: 5 Free WMV Video Editors Reviewed
Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.
If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors
1. Windows Movie Maker
Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.
Pros:
- Easily-to-use interface;
- Practical video editing options for beginners.
Cons:
- Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
- Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.
2. Movica
Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.
Pros:
- Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.
Cons:
- Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
- Outdated interface.
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.
Pros:
- Many useful options provided;
- Can also be used as a video converter.
Cons:
- Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
- Interface may look complex.
4. Video Toolbox
Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.
Pros:
- Easy-to-use;
- Powerful video conversion ability.
Cons:
- Only provides simple video editing functions.
5. Cellsea
Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.
Pros:
- Easily edit your videos online and share with others.
Cons:
- Has file size limit.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.
If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors
1. Windows Movie Maker
Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.
Pros:
- Easily-to-use interface;
- Practical video editing options for beginners.
Cons:
- Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
- Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.
2. Movica
Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.
Pros:
- Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.
Cons:
- Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
- Outdated interface.
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.
Pros:
- Many useful options provided;
- Can also be used as a video converter.
Cons:
- Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
- Interface may look complex.
4. Video Toolbox
Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.
Pros:
- Easy-to-use;
- Powerful video conversion ability.
Cons:
- Only provides simple video editing functions.
5. Cellsea
Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.
Pros:
- Easily edit your videos online and share with others.
Cons:
- Has file size limit.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.
If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors
1. Windows Movie Maker
Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.
Pros:
- Easily-to-use interface;
- Practical video editing options for beginners.
Cons:
- Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
- Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.
2. Movica
Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.
Pros:
- Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.
Cons:
- Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
- Outdated interface.
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.
Pros:
- Many useful options provided;
- Can also be used as a video converter.
Cons:
- Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
- Interface may look complex.
4. Video Toolbox
Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.
Pros:
- Easy-to-use;
- Powerful video conversion ability.
Cons:
- Only provides simple video editing functions.
5. Cellsea
Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.
Pros:
- Easily edit your videos online and share with others.
Cons:
- Has file size limit.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Finding suitable video editing software is quite a difficult task. There are so many choices and at the present scenario, loads of tools come for free even. So, it is a natural trend for the people to incline for the free video editing tools rather than spending money on a tool, which offers nothing but almost the same features. Here is a list of top five free WMV video editing tools, which feature almost all sorts of casual video editing needs.
If you need a more professional video editing tool, Wondershare Filmora is highly recommended. It allows you to create Hollywood-like home movies with titles, effects and transitions from all regular videos, audios and photos. All the video editing tools including trim, split, crop, etc are provided. After editing videos, you can even use the software to share with family and friends, convert videos to different formats and burn DVD.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Top 5 Best Free WMV Video Editors
1. Windows Movie Maker
Window Movie Maker is an easy-to-use video editing program developed by Microsoft. It supports various video formats including WMV, ASF, MPG, AVI, WMA, WAV and MP3. With it, you can easily combine photos with your video or can customize your video with preset video transition options as well as other video effects. However, the tool has a few limitations which make this piece of tool not suitable for professional video editing purposes.
Pros:
- Easily-to-use interface;
- Practical video editing options for beginners.
Cons:
- Crashes a lot and cannot handle large files;
- Various versions have been released, though differences are truly negligible.
2. Movica
Movica is a graphic or movie editor for Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG files and FLV movies. This program enables you to copy, paste and select or delete multiple portions from a video file. It’s easy-to-use and has keyboard shortcuts which makes the job of editing WMV much easily. However, it’s compiled as a 32-bit Windows and thus makes its major drawbacks from other users who are already using 64-bit Windows.
Pros:
- Lots of keyboard shortcuts to make editing easy.
Cons:
- Doesn’t support 64-bit Windows;
- Outdated interface.
3. VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor is an application designed for video editing. It supports various video formats including AVI, MPG, MOV, WMV, MKV, RM, SWF, and FLV files. It’s a complex application with plenty of functionality: drawing and selection tools, plenty of color and lighting corrections, some useful filters, transitions, audio effects and more. All of these allow you to add a personal touch to your video files.
Pros:
- Many useful options provided;
- Can also be used as a video converter.
Cons:
- Computer resources (CPU and RAM) are required at a high level;
- Interface may look complex.
4. Video Toolbox
Video Toolbox is a free powerful online video editor. It enables you easily convert videos, add watermark text, cut videos, crop videos, merge several video files, demux video files and much more. It’s capable of processing video files up to 600 MB. Another feature is to analyze the video files and display detailed information about the codec, bit rate, frame rate, resolution, etc.
Pros:
- Easy-to-use;
- Powerful video conversion ability.
Cons:
- Only provides simple video editing functions.
5. Cellsea
Cellsea is an another online video editor which supports various video formats including WMV, RM, 3GP, DIVX, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB and MP4. With this free online video editing service, you can upload your videos, easily add effects, change video size, add sound or convert your video to another format and then share with your friends instantaneously.
Pros:
- Easily edit your videos online and share with others.
Cons:
- Has file size limit.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
FCPX Title Tutorial: From Basics to Advanced Techniques
How to Add Titles in Final Cut Pro X
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
We add text titles to our projects to tell the audience something they can’t figure out on their own, such as the title of our program, the name of the person speaking, or technical details about a subject.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Final Cut Pro X has almost 200 different text effects that we can add, but the process of adding titles is essentially the same. Adding titles is what this article is about.
DEFINITIONS
Just to keep us all on the same page, here are my definitions of key terms related to text:
- Text or titles. Words placed on the screen. I use these terms interchangeably.
- Superimpose. Text displayed on the the screen with other video below it. These are also called “supers” or “keys.”
- Full-screen. Text which occupies the entire screen.
- Lower-third. Text which fits below a person talking; in the “lower-third” of the screen.
- Info-graphics. Full-screen text which is superimposed on a graphic, generally used to convey technical information. Typical uses are sports statistics or other information which is easier to convey using text than having someone read the words.
JUST THE BASICS
I’d like to introduce “Yertle,” he’s a sea turtle and the star of this article. (Footage courtesy of Jim Walker and Lobsters Gone Wild Productions.)
At its simplest, we use titles to display his (its?) name.
In the Timeline, put the playhead where you want a title to appear and type Shift+Control+T. This inserts the default lower-third title at the position of the playhead. The title, like almost all titles, has a default duration of 10:00 seconds.
Look at the Browser and see the results of your work. A lower-third title is superimposed over the video in the lower left corner. (I’ll talk about formatting the text in a few paragraphs.)
NOTE: The big limitation of this lower-third title is that it can only be positioned in the left corner. Moving it to the center or right corner requires manual adjustment.
You position or trim a title the same as any video clip: drag the clip to a different location, or drag an edge to change its duration.
Select that title and delete it by pressing the Delete key.
This time, type Control+T and the default full-screen title appears in the center of the screen. Again, this has a default duration of 10 seconds.
If you look right in the center of the screen, you’ll see the word “Title.” Yes, its darn near invisible. And, yes, it looks, um, ugly. However, we have a TON of formatting control to make this look however we want.
Select and delete that full-screen title.
There’s one more way to apply a title: dragging from the Titles Browser.
Click the Title icon in the Toolbar. This displays the contents of the Title Browser. The column on the left displays title categories, the icons on the right indicate individual titles, the search box at the bottom allows you to search for specific titles by name, while the number in the lower right indicates the number of titles currently displayed. (Your number may not match mine because I’ve added a few custom titles to my system.)
Let’s add a totally ridiculous title to our turtle - drag Clouds from the Title Browser and place it above the clip at the point where you want a title to appear.
NOTE: I’m using a marker in the Timeline to help me find the same place in a clip so my screen shots are consistent. Markers are not needed in any way for titles.
Um, yeah. So, some titles look more professional than others… You can delete this title now.
So, we:
- Add titles using keyboard shortcuts
- Drag titles from the Title Browser
- Change position by dragging the title
- Change duration by dragging the edge of the clip
- Delete a title by selecting it and pressing the Delete key
CHANGING TEXT
Add a new full-screen title (type Control+T) to the Timeline. To change the text in a title, double-click it in the Viewer. Here, I’ve changed my title to “An Undersea Adventure.”
NOTE: We can also change the text using the Inspector. I’ll show you how in a few paragraphs. Pick whichever method is easiest for you.
All text, in any title, can be changed by double-clicking it in the Viewer to select it, then typing the new text you want to use.
FORMATTING TEXT
You can format any text that you can select. This means that you can format entire phrases, words, or individual letters differently. For this article, I will format everything the same, because once you know how this works, you can experiment on your own.
Here, I selected my entire title and opened the Inspector (shortcut Cmd+4). Click the Text tab at the top. This section of the Inspector allows you to format the text.
NOTE: The text box near the top of the panel is the second place you can select text for formatting.
If you want a fast way to format text, click the word “Normal” at the top. This displays a menu filled with different text formats. Some of these formats look pretty dreadful; the rest look worse.
NOTE: You can create your own text styles. Refer to the Help for information on how.
The Basic section of the Inspector allows you to change fonts, size, alignment… all the standard font settings we see in other programs. Here, I’ve changed the font to Hobo Std, at 167 points.
While many of these settings you already know there are a few you may not:
- Line spacing. Adjusts the vertical distance between lines within the same paragraph.
- Tracking. Adjusts the horizontal spacing between letters.
- Baseline. Adjusts the vertical spacing of text compared to the horizontal line running thru the center of the white circle in the Viewer.
The Face section allows us to change font color, opacity and blue. Outline and Glow allows us to add, not surprisingly, outlines and glows. You can adjust these as you see fit - I tend not to add outlines or glows.
However, I STRONGLY recommend adding drop shadows to all text that you want viewers to read. Video, even HD video, is low resolution compared to print. Drop shadows make your text much easier to read. These are the settings I recommend for drop shadows.
After making a few changes in the Inspector, here’s the final result. Very cool - and very different from where we started!
ACTION SAFE/TITLE SAFE ZONES
Since television was first invented, we needed to compensate for the differences in TV sets by designing graphics to stay within Action Safe and Title Safe boundaries.
While much of today’s video is designed for the web, your titles will look the best if you follow the same guidelines.
Titles015
Go to the Switch in the Viewer and select “Show Action Safe/Title Safe Zones.”
This displays two pale rectangles in the frame. The outer rectangle is called “Action Safe,” the inner one is called “Title Safe.” Action Safe is 5% in from all edges; Title Safe is 10% in from all edges.
When designing text and graphics for the web, keep all essential elements inside the outer rectangle. When designing graphics and text for broadcast or cable, keep all essential elements inside the inner rectangle.
Here, for example, notice that my title is fully contained within Action Safe.
SUMMARY
Titles give our programs character and personality, plus they explain what’s going on to the audience. Final Cut Pro X provides a wealth of formatting options to make our text look great.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
We add text titles to our projects to tell the audience something they can’t figure out on their own, such as the title of our program, the name of the person speaking, or technical details about a subject.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Final Cut Pro X has almost 200 different text effects that we can add, but the process of adding titles is essentially the same. Adding titles is what this article is about.
DEFINITIONS
Just to keep us all on the same page, here are my definitions of key terms related to text:
- Text or titles. Words placed on the screen. I use these terms interchangeably.
- Superimpose. Text displayed on the the screen with other video below it. These are also called “supers” or “keys.”
- Full-screen. Text which occupies the entire screen.
- Lower-third. Text which fits below a person talking; in the “lower-third” of the screen.
- Info-graphics. Full-screen text which is superimposed on a graphic, generally used to convey technical information. Typical uses are sports statistics or other information which is easier to convey using text than having someone read the words.
JUST THE BASICS
I’d like to introduce “Yertle,” he’s a sea turtle and the star of this article. (Footage courtesy of Jim Walker and Lobsters Gone Wild Productions.)
At its simplest, we use titles to display his (its?) name.
In the Timeline, put the playhead where you want a title to appear and type Shift+Control+T. This inserts the default lower-third title at the position of the playhead. The title, like almost all titles, has a default duration of 10:00 seconds.
Look at the Browser and see the results of your work. A lower-third title is superimposed over the video in the lower left corner. (I’ll talk about formatting the text in a few paragraphs.)
NOTE: The big limitation of this lower-third title is that it can only be positioned in the left corner. Moving it to the center or right corner requires manual adjustment.
You position or trim a title the same as any video clip: drag the clip to a different location, or drag an edge to change its duration.
Select that title and delete it by pressing the Delete key.
This time, type Control+T and the default full-screen title appears in the center of the screen. Again, this has a default duration of 10 seconds.
If you look right in the center of the screen, you’ll see the word “Title.” Yes, its darn near invisible. And, yes, it looks, um, ugly. However, we have a TON of formatting control to make this look however we want.
Select and delete that full-screen title.
There’s one more way to apply a title: dragging from the Titles Browser.
Click the Title icon in the Toolbar. This displays the contents of the Title Browser. The column on the left displays title categories, the icons on the right indicate individual titles, the search box at the bottom allows you to search for specific titles by name, while the number in the lower right indicates the number of titles currently displayed. (Your number may not match mine because I’ve added a few custom titles to my system.)
Let’s add a totally ridiculous title to our turtle - drag Clouds from the Title Browser and place it above the clip at the point where you want a title to appear.
NOTE: I’m using a marker in the Timeline to help me find the same place in a clip so my screen shots are consistent. Markers are not needed in any way for titles.
Um, yeah. So, some titles look more professional than others… You can delete this title now.
So, we:
- Add titles using keyboard shortcuts
- Drag titles from the Title Browser
- Change position by dragging the title
- Change duration by dragging the edge of the clip
- Delete a title by selecting it and pressing the Delete key
CHANGING TEXT
Add a new full-screen title (type Control+T) to the Timeline. To change the text in a title, double-click it in the Viewer. Here, I’ve changed my title to “An Undersea Adventure.”
NOTE: We can also change the text using the Inspector. I’ll show you how in a few paragraphs. Pick whichever method is easiest for you.
All text, in any title, can be changed by double-clicking it in the Viewer to select it, then typing the new text you want to use.
FORMATTING TEXT
You can format any text that you can select. This means that you can format entire phrases, words, or individual letters differently. For this article, I will format everything the same, because once you know how this works, you can experiment on your own.
Here, I selected my entire title and opened the Inspector (shortcut Cmd+4). Click the Text tab at the top. This section of the Inspector allows you to format the text.
NOTE: The text box near the top of the panel is the second place you can select text for formatting.
If you want a fast way to format text, click the word “Normal” at the top. This displays a menu filled with different text formats. Some of these formats look pretty dreadful; the rest look worse.
NOTE: You can create your own text styles. Refer to the Help for information on how.
The Basic section of the Inspector allows you to change fonts, size, alignment… all the standard font settings we see in other programs. Here, I’ve changed the font to Hobo Std, at 167 points.
While many of these settings you already know there are a few you may not:
- Line spacing. Adjusts the vertical distance between lines within the same paragraph.
- Tracking. Adjusts the horizontal spacing between letters.
- Baseline. Adjusts the vertical spacing of text compared to the horizontal line running thru the center of the white circle in the Viewer.
The Face section allows us to change font color, opacity and blue. Outline and Glow allows us to add, not surprisingly, outlines and glows. You can adjust these as you see fit - I tend not to add outlines or glows.
However, I STRONGLY recommend adding drop shadows to all text that you want viewers to read. Video, even HD video, is low resolution compared to print. Drop shadows make your text much easier to read. These are the settings I recommend for drop shadows.
After making a few changes in the Inspector, here’s the final result. Very cool - and very different from where we started!
ACTION SAFE/TITLE SAFE ZONES
Since television was first invented, we needed to compensate for the differences in TV sets by designing graphics to stay within Action Safe and Title Safe boundaries.
While much of today’s video is designed for the web, your titles will look the best if you follow the same guidelines.
Titles015
Go to the Switch in the Viewer and select “Show Action Safe/Title Safe Zones.”
This displays two pale rectangles in the frame. The outer rectangle is called “Action Safe,” the inner one is called “Title Safe.” Action Safe is 5% in from all edges; Title Safe is 10% in from all edges.
When designing text and graphics for the web, keep all essential elements inside the outer rectangle. When designing graphics and text for broadcast or cable, keep all essential elements inside the inner rectangle.
Here, for example, notice that my title is fully contained within Action Safe.
SUMMARY
Titles give our programs character and personality, plus they explain what’s going on to the audience. Final Cut Pro X provides a wealth of formatting options to make our text look great.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
We add text titles to our projects to tell the audience something they can’t figure out on their own, such as the title of our program, the name of the person speaking, or technical details about a subject.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
Final Cut Pro X has almost 200 different text effects that we can add, but the process of adding titles is essentially the same. Adding titles is what this article is about.
DEFINITIONS
Just to keep us all on the same page, here are my definitions of key terms related to text:
- Text or titles. Words placed on the screen. I use these terms interchangeably.
- Superimpose. Text displayed on the the screen with other video below it. These are also called “supers” or “keys.”
- Full-screen. Text which occupies the entire screen.
- Lower-third. Text which fits below a person talking; in the “lower-third” of the screen.
- Info-graphics. Full-screen text which is superimposed on a graphic, generally used to convey technical information. Typical uses are sports statistics or other information which is easier to convey using text than having someone read the words.
JUST THE BASICS
I’d like to introduce “Yertle,” he’s a sea turtle and the star of this article. (Footage courtesy of Jim Walker and Lobsters Gone Wild Productions.)
At its simplest, we use titles to display his (its?) name.
In the Timeline, put the playhead where you want a title to appear and type Shift+Control+T. This inserts the default lower-third title at the position of the playhead. The title, like almost all titles, has a default duration of 10:00 seconds.
Look at the Browser and see the results of your work. A lower-third title is superimposed over the video in the lower left corner. (I’ll talk about formatting the text in a few paragraphs.)
NOTE: The big limitation of this lower-third title is that it can only be positioned in the left corner. Moving it to the center or right corner requires manual adjustment.
You position or trim a title the same as any video clip: drag the clip to a different location, or drag an edge to change its duration.
Select that title and delete it by pressing the Delete key.
This time, type Control+T and the default full-screen title appears in the center of the screen. Again, this has a default duration of 10 seconds.
If you look right in the center of the screen, you’ll see the word “Title.” Yes, its darn near invisible. And, yes, it looks, um, ugly. However, we have a TON of formatting control to make this look however we want.
Select and delete that full-screen title.
There’s one more way to apply a title: dragging from the Titles Browser.
Click the Title icon in the Toolbar. This displays the contents of the Title Browser. The column on the left displays title categories, the icons on the right indicate individual titles, the search box at the bottom allows you to search for specific titles by name, while the number in the lower right indicates the number of titles currently displayed. (Your number may not match mine because I’ve added a few custom titles to my system.)
Let’s add a totally ridiculous title to our turtle - drag Clouds from the Title Browser and place it above the clip at the point where you want a title to appear.
NOTE: I’m using a marker in the Timeline to help me find the same place in a clip so my screen shots are consistent. Markers are not needed in any way for titles.
Um, yeah. So, some titles look more professional than others… You can delete this title now.
So, we:
- Add titles using keyboard shortcuts
- Drag titles from the Title Browser
- Change position by dragging the title
- Change duration by dragging the edge of the clip
- Delete a title by selecting it and pressing the Delete key
CHANGING TEXT
Add a new full-screen title (type Control+T) to the Timeline. To change the text in a title, double-click it in the Viewer. Here, I’ve changed my title to “An Undersea Adventure.”
NOTE: We can also change the text using the Inspector. I’ll show you how in a few paragraphs. Pick whichever method is easiest for you.
All text, in any title, can be changed by double-clicking it in the Viewer to select it, then typing the new text you want to use.
FORMATTING TEXT
You can format any text that you can select. This means that you can format entire phrases, words, or individual letters differently. For this article, I will format everything the same, because once you know how this works, you can experiment on your own.
Here, I selected my entire title and opened the Inspector (shortcut Cmd+4). Click the Text tab at the top. This section of the Inspector allows you to format the text.
NOTE: The text box near the top of the panel is the second place you can select text for formatting.
If you want a fast way to format text, click the word “Normal” at the top. This displays a menu filled with different text formats. Some of these formats look pretty dreadful; the rest look worse.
NOTE: You can create your own text styles. Refer to the Help for information on how.
The Basic section of the Inspector allows you to change fonts, size, alignment… all the standard font settings we see in other programs. Here, I’ve changed the font to Hobo Std, at 167 points.
While many of these settings you already know there are a few you may not:
- Line spacing. Adjusts the vertical distance between lines within the same paragraph.
- Tracking. Adjusts the horizontal spacing between letters.
- Baseline. Adjusts the vertical spacing of text compared to the horizontal line running thru the center of the white circle in the Viewer.
The Face section allows us to change font color, opacity and blue. Outline and Glow allows us to add, not surprisingly, outlines and glows. You can adjust these as you see fit - I tend not to add outlines or glows.
However, I STRONGLY recommend adding drop shadows to all text that you want viewers to read. Video, even HD video, is low resolution compared to print. Drop shadows make your text much easier to read. These are the settings I recommend for drop shadows.
After making a few changes in the Inspector, here’s the final result. Very cool - and very different from where we started!
ACTION SAFE/TITLE SAFE ZONES
Since television was first invented, we needed to compensate for the differences in TV sets by designing graphics to stay within Action Safe and Title Safe boundaries.
While much of today’s video is designed for the web, your titles will look the best if you follow the same guidelines.
Titles015
Go to the Switch in the Viewer and select “Show Action Safe/Title Safe Zones.”
This displays two pale rectangles in the frame. The outer rectangle is called “Action Safe,” the inner one is called “Title Safe.” Action Safe is 5% in from all edges; Title Safe is 10% in from all edges.
When designing text and graphics for the web, keep all essential elements inside the outer rectangle. When designing graphics and text for broadcast or cable, keep all essential elements inside the inner rectangle.
Here, for example, notice that my title is fully contained within Action Safe.
SUMMARY
Titles give our programs character and personality, plus they explain what’s going on to the audience. Final Cut Pro X provides a wealth of formatting options to make our text look great.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
We add text titles to our projects to tell the audience something they can’t figure out on their own, such as the title of our program, the name of the person speaking, or technical details about a subject.
This is a basic tutorial about Apple Final Cut Pro X, professional video editing software. However, if video editing is new to you, consider Wondershare Filmora for Mac . This is a powerful but easy-to-use tool for users just starting out. Download the free trial version below.
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Final Cut Pro X has almost 200 different text effects that we can add, but the process of adding titles is essentially the same. Adding titles is what this article is about.
DEFINITIONS
Just to keep us all on the same page, here are my definitions of key terms related to text:
- Text or titles. Words placed on the screen. I use these terms interchangeably.
- Superimpose. Text displayed on the the screen with other video below it. These are also called “supers” or “keys.”
- Full-screen. Text which occupies the entire screen.
- Lower-third. Text which fits below a person talking; in the “lower-third” of the screen.
- Info-graphics. Full-screen text which is superimposed on a graphic, generally used to convey technical information. Typical uses are sports statistics or other information which is easier to convey using text than having someone read the words.
JUST THE BASICS
I’d like to introduce “Yertle,” he’s a sea turtle and the star of this article. (Footage courtesy of Jim Walker and Lobsters Gone Wild Productions.)
At its simplest, we use titles to display his (its?) name.
In the Timeline, put the playhead where you want a title to appear and type Shift+Control+T. This inserts the default lower-third title at the position of the playhead. The title, like almost all titles, has a default duration of 10:00 seconds.
Look at the Browser and see the results of your work. A lower-third title is superimposed over the video in the lower left corner. (I’ll talk about formatting the text in a few paragraphs.)
NOTE: The big limitation of this lower-third title is that it can only be positioned in the left corner. Moving it to the center or right corner requires manual adjustment.
You position or trim a title the same as any video clip: drag the clip to a different location, or drag an edge to change its duration.
Select that title and delete it by pressing the Delete key.
This time, type Control+T and the default full-screen title appears in the center of the screen. Again, this has a default duration of 10 seconds.
If you look right in the center of the screen, you’ll see the word “Title.” Yes, its darn near invisible. And, yes, it looks, um, ugly. However, we have a TON of formatting control to make this look however we want.
Select and delete that full-screen title.
There’s one more way to apply a title: dragging from the Titles Browser.
Click the Title icon in the Toolbar. This displays the contents of the Title Browser. The column on the left displays title categories, the icons on the right indicate individual titles, the search box at the bottom allows you to search for specific titles by name, while the number in the lower right indicates the number of titles currently displayed. (Your number may not match mine because I’ve added a few custom titles to my system.)
Let’s add a totally ridiculous title to our turtle - drag Clouds from the Title Browser and place it above the clip at the point where you want a title to appear.
NOTE: I’m using a marker in the Timeline to help me find the same place in a clip so my screen shots are consistent. Markers are not needed in any way for titles.
Um, yeah. So, some titles look more professional than others… You can delete this title now.
So, we:
- Add titles using keyboard shortcuts
- Drag titles from the Title Browser
- Change position by dragging the title
- Change duration by dragging the edge of the clip
- Delete a title by selecting it and pressing the Delete key
CHANGING TEXT
Add a new full-screen title (type Control+T) to the Timeline. To change the text in a title, double-click it in the Viewer. Here, I’ve changed my title to “An Undersea Adventure.”
NOTE: We can also change the text using the Inspector. I’ll show you how in a few paragraphs. Pick whichever method is easiest for you.
All text, in any title, can be changed by double-clicking it in the Viewer to select it, then typing the new text you want to use.
FORMATTING TEXT
You can format any text that you can select. This means that you can format entire phrases, words, or individual letters differently. For this article, I will format everything the same, because once you know how this works, you can experiment on your own.
Here, I selected my entire title and opened the Inspector (shortcut Cmd+4). Click the Text tab at the top. This section of the Inspector allows you to format the text.
NOTE: The text box near the top of the panel is the second place you can select text for formatting.
If you want a fast way to format text, click the word “Normal” at the top. This displays a menu filled with different text formats. Some of these formats look pretty dreadful; the rest look worse.
NOTE: You can create your own text styles. Refer to the Help for information on how.
The Basic section of the Inspector allows you to change fonts, size, alignment… all the standard font settings we see in other programs. Here, I’ve changed the font to Hobo Std, at 167 points.
While many of these settings you already know there are a few you may not:
- Line spacing. Adjusts the vertical distance between lines within the same paragraph.
- Tracking. Adjusts the horizontal spacing between letters.
- Baseline. Adjusts the vertical spacing of text compared to the horizontal line running thru the center of the white circle in the Viewer.
The Face section allows us to change font color, opacity and blue. Outline and Glow allows us to add, not surprisingly, outlines and glows. You can adjust these as you see fit - I tend not to add outlines or glows.
However, I STRONGLY recommend adding drop shadows to all text that you want viewers to read. Video, even HD video, is low resolution compared to print. Drop shadows make your text much easier to read. These are the settings I recommend for drop shadows.
After making a few changes in the Inspector, here’s the final result. Very cool - and very different from where we started!
ACTION SAFE/TITLE SAFE ZONES
Since television was first invented, we needed to compensate for the differences in TV sets by designing graphics to stay within Action Safe and Title Safe boundaries.
While much of today’s video is designed for the web, your titles will look the best if you follow the same guidelines.
Titles015
Go to the Switch in the Viewer and select “Show Action Safe/Title Safe Zones.”
This displays two pale rectangles in the frame. The outer rectangle is called “Action Safe,” the inner one is called “Title Safe.” Action Safe is 5% in from all edges; Title Safe is 10% in from all edges.
When designing text and graphics for the web, keep all essential elements inside the outer rectangle. When designing graphics and text for broadcast or cable, keep all essential elements inside the inner rectangle.
Here, for example, notice that my title is fully contained within Action Safe.
SUMMARY
Titles give our programs character and personality, plus they explain what’s going on to the audience. Final Cut Pro X provides a wealth of formatting options to make our text look great.
Benjamin Arango
Benjamin Arango is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Benjamin Arango
YouTube Audio Grabber: How to Download and Convert Videos
The Stunning Guide on YouTube Audio Download
An easy yet powerful editor
Numerous effects to choose from
Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel
Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.
We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
In this article
01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)
02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)
Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube
Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.
01What is an online YouTube music downloader?
A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.
02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?
The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.
03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?
You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.
04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?
It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.
05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?
Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.
Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio
Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.
01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?
Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.
Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:
Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.
Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.
Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.
Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.
Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.
Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.
Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.
The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.
02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free
4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.
To download music, follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .
Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.
Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:
Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:
Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:
Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.
Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.
Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:
Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:
Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.
03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free
Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.
Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.
Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.
Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.
Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.
Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.
Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.
Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.
Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox
Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.
Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.
Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.
Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.
Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.
Hit the Download Selected button.
It will automatically save your audio to PC.
Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora
The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.
We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.
Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.
There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online
● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download
● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity
Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.
We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
In this article
01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)
02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)
Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube
Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.
01What is an online YouTube music downloader?
A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.
02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?
The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.
03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?
You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.
04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?
It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.
05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?
Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.
Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio
Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.
01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?
Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.
Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:
Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.
Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.
Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.
Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.
Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.
Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.
Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.
The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.
02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free
4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.
To download music, follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .
Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.
Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:
Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:
Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:
Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.
Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.
Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:
Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:
Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.
03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free
Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.
Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.
Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.
Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.
Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.
Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.
Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.
Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.
Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox
Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.
Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.
Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.
Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.
Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.
Hit the Download Selected button.
It will automatically save your audio to PC.
Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora
The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.
We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.
Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.
There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online
● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download
● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity
Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.
We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
In this article
01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)
02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)
Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube
Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.
01What is an online YouTube music downloader?
A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.
02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?
The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.
03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?
You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.
04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?
It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.
05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?
Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.
Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio
Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.
01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?
Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.
Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:
Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.
Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.
Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.
Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.
Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.
Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.
Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.
The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.
02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free
4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.
To download music, follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .
Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.
Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:
Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:
Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:
Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.
Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.
Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:
Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:
Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.
03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free
Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.
Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.
Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.
Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.
Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.
Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.
Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.
Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.
Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox
Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.
Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.
Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.
Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.
Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.
Hit the Download Selected button.
It will automatically save your audio to PC.
Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora
The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.
We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.
Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.
There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online
● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download
● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity
Extracting audio from YouTube videos or YouTube audio download is a fairly common practice, and the desire to make the process simpler has inspired the production of countless software and websites.
We’ve framed a stunning guide for YouTube converter video to MP3 format.
Note: We resolutely oppose all forms of copyright-infringing downloads. This tutorial is only for downloading YouTube videos/audio materials from your own channel.
In this article
01 [Something You Need Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube](#Part 1)
02 [How to Download YouTube Audio](#Part 2)
Part 1 Something You Need to Know Before Downloading Audio from YouTube
Before we proceed on the ultimate procedure for YouTube audio download, we’d like to take you through a set of questions defined below.
01What is an online YouTube music downloader?
A YouTube to MP4 converter online allows downloading music or audio from YouTube’s video format. For example, let’s suppose you are using keepv.id to download music from YouTube. Here, you’re only required to paste the video link and hit the Go tab to see your YouTube videos converting to MP3 format.
02Why use an online YouTube MP3 Downloader?
The answer is simple as you’re involved in any hassle of downloading the software beforehand in an online version of YouTube MP3 downloader. However, you must look for security concerns in online websites as they have malware or other viruses.
03Is it possible to convert YouTube videos to other formats?
You can convert a YouTube video into different formats such as MOV, MPEG, MP4, FLV, and more.
04Is downloading YouTube videos illegal?
It’s not illegal to download YouTube videos but somewhat immoral for personal use.
05Is it safe to use YouTube MP3 Music Downloader?
Yes, the answer is quite partial here; as already discussed, online websites can be scams or injected with viruses, etc. So, research appropriately before using any online source for YouTube audio download.
Part 2 How to Download YouTube Audio
Now, let’s dive into a detailed guide on downloading video YouTube MP3 via different ways, as mentioned below.
01How to Utilize Mp3 Audio YouTube Downloader Feature?
Addoncrop is one of the most famous browser extensions available to download video YouTube MP3. The extension assists in downloading all the YouTube videos without any complexity.
Its interface is also quite intuitive, and you need to follow the steps mentioned below to download and convert YouTube to MP3:
Step 1: Go to addoncrop.com website and search YouTube to MP3 audio converter.
Step 2: Select the option from the search list, and there, you can select the browser name for which you want this extension.
Step 3: To add this to your browser, click the Download button and follow the on-screen instructions to add it.
Step 4: Once installed, go to YouTube and look for the song you want to download.
Step 5: When you click on the song, you will see the ‘Download MP3’ option right above the ‘Subscribe button. Click it.
Step 6: There’s an option to trim the audio and choose among different bitrates. You can choose up to 320Kbps of quality.
Step 7: You can download the song once you have trimmed and chosen the audio quality.
The fantastic part of this extension is that it does not spam with ads or take you to other websites. All in all, its entire procedure is pretty simple.
02Tutorials on Downloading YouTube Audio on Windows for Free
4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader software program specifically designed for extracting audio from YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and Flickr freely. It helps in downloading and saving it in different formats, including M4A, MP3, and OGG, without any hassle of ads. We can keep and download a complete playlist to our PC using a 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader.
To download music, follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: Launch 4K YouTube to MP3 Downloader to your system (Windows, Linux, or Mac) .
Step 2: After successfully installing the setup on your computer, open YouTube on your computer.
Step 3: Search for the music video or playlist that you want to save to your computer as shown below:
Step 4: Copy the video URL from the address bar, as you can see in the below snapshot:
Step 5: Now, open 4K YouTube to MP3 downloader on your computer, and it will open, as shown below:
Step 6: Click on ‘Paste URL’ at the top-left corner.
Step 7: The software will recognize and start retrieving the information of the particular pasted URL.
Step 8: If you are downloading a complete playlist, it will ask whether to download the entire playlist or download one. A snapshot is below:
Step 9: Select accordingly and wait for a minute or seconds for the audio to download to your PC:
Step 10: After the successful download, it gets saved to your computer, and you can enjoy it whenever you want.
03Tutorials on Downloading Audio Files from YouTube on Mac for Free
Step 1: Launch 4K Video Downloader.
Step 2: Go to YouTube and find a video, playlist, or channel that you would like to upload into iTunes.
Step 3: Copy the video link from your browser.
Step 4: Click Paste Link in Video Downloader.
Step 5: Select the Extract Audio category, choose M4A format, and click Extract.
Step 6: Once you finish the audio extraction, click the right on the mouse button and choose the Show in folder option. The files directory that downloaded will open.
Step 7: Launch iTunes, go to File > Add to Library tab. Then, locate the folder and select the files.
Alternatively, you may drag and drop the downloaded content to the iTunes window from the folder.
Step 8: That’s it! Now you can enjoy the audio on iTunes on your Mac or transfer YouTube music to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
04How to Download Audio from YouTube Using Parallels Toolbox
Parallels Toolbox offers a single robust application that helps you to download your favorite audio online, including YouTube.
Step 1: Open the Parallels Toolbox on your screen’s top toolbar.
Step 2: Click Audio under the Library window to access the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select Download Audio; a pop-up will appear on the screen with a download icon.
Step 4: Open YouTube, search for the video, and drag the URL to the download pop-up.
Step 5: Once the download finishes, a list of all your downloaded audio content will be there on the Parallels window. Unmark them all, and only tick the audio content you wish to download.
Hit the Download Selected button.
It will automatically save your audio to PC.
Bonus Tip: The Most Recommended Audio Editor-Wondershare Filmora
The Wondershare Filmora Video Editor ‘s latest version has various audio editing features worth considering.
We can add the audio downloaded from YouTube as a background using Filmora audio editor and transform the tone.
Filmora also provides a free music library, you can also split the audio by using the timeline’s playhead, adjust the volume, pitch, or the video’s length or even mute the audio in a particular video clip.
Wondershare Filmora
Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!
Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >
Filmora also helps to add real-time voiceovers by just hitting the record button, and you will also have 3 seconds before the recording begins, and once done, hit the stop button to end it.
There are various other audio editing features that Filmora provides, such as adding and customizing multiple tracks in a clip, fade in and out audio, an audio equalizer for changing frequency, audio speed adjustment, and many more.
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● Some FAQs on YouTube to MP4 Converter Online
● 4 Main tutorials on YouTube audio download
● Bonus tip for the best audio editor to leave you with creativity
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