How to Export Parts of a Video in Shotcut [2 Methods of Multiple Clip Exporting]

[@joe_cullen]

Let me know which method you use to export video parts!

[@musicalboxbitspieces]

Excellent video again! To export one part of a project, there is also the "Copy Timeline to Source" option, found in the Timeline Menu. I made a tutorial about this a while ago. If you're interested, it's called "How to export only one part of a Project".

[@GusManOh6]

The second method 👍

[@tokofora8783]

first method

[@Jagosix]

Joe Cullen - Just what I needed. I'm utilizing Shotcut through Docker within a web browser. Awesome. Thanks a bunch.

[@joe_cullen]

Glad it helped!

[@sherion80]

Oh, thank you, mate! I always saved the project in mp4 and then chopped it. Now, it saves me so much time!

[@joe_cullen]

Glad I could help!

[@Gareth.W]

Thanks - option 1 was exactly what I was looking for!

[@joe_cullen]

great!

[@ximobr8803]

Thank you very much!! it is exactly the technique I was looking for to export video fragments, ALSO VERY WELL EXPLAINED, simple and understandable 🤗

[@joe_cullen]

Great to hear! Thank you :)

[@patoche8135]

Thank you so much ! I wasted a lot of time to find a fast solution to product several videos from a video. You're the best. Good job 👍🤝

[@joe_cullen]

You're welcome!😀

[@老僧]

Thank you sooo much! This is exactly I'm looking for! Very helpful tips.

[@joe_cullen]

Happy to help :)

[@lilavissermusic]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you. This was sooo helpful!

[@joe_cullen]

Great to hear!! Goodluck with your video editing. I like your songs on your channel :)

[@pichenottecrokinolechannel8114]

Very, very helpful Joe ! A real time saver. I use both methods. Thanks a million from New Mexico !

[@joe_cullen]

Very welcome!

[@kenzoyamaguchi9204]

The last hour searching how to export many videos them find your channel. Thanks! One more subscriber

[@joe_cullen]

Thanks for choosing my channel! Let me know if you have any Shotcut questions, ill be happy to help!

[@OyomeElo]

Awesome tutorials. Love your videos, simple and concise explanations!

[@joe_cullen]

Thanks so much!

[@ronniemary12399]

I tried it but when I click copy and teh + sign, nothing happens. I am on version Shotcut version 22.11.25. Help!

[@joe_cullen]

Hi Ronnie, I've just tested this on the same exact version and it is working for me. It might be worth saving, closing the project and re-opening. Also, make sure you are clicking the + on the Playlist and are not a different tab, like Filters. If its still not working, can you test the Copy function is working? Because it sounds Shotcut has nothing to add into the Playlist. You can test the timeline copy by pasting in the clip to a new video track. Let me know how you get on!

[@SirKakaBabu]

Thankyou so much. This has been of much help indeed. Now I do not have to export multiple times for the same project. Cheers mate

[@joe_cullen]

Happy to help!

[@paulcookies]

You're videos are so helpful, thank you 😊

[@guido_piazzi]

The second method is just what I was looking for today!

[@joe_cullen]

Great to hear :) let me know if you have any other questions!

[@ankitnagda100]

Thanks Joe a ton for this tutorial! Extremely Helpful

[@joe_cullen]

No worries!

[@lukethefool9639]

This is absolutely perfect for my bloopers video. Ty

[@joe_cullen]

Great! Glad its helpful for you :)

[@elecoffreurouen9200]

hey, very usefull video ty ! I'm struggling to import clips from the timeline into the playlist (despite selecting the playlist as you do, and then copying the clips before trying to hit the + button but it's just doing nothing :/), any idea ?

[@joe_cullen]

Are you using the latest version of Shotcut? There have been bugs in previous versions that do exactly as you describe. Can you try updating and let me know if that helps?

[@elecoffreurouen9200]

@@joe_cullen yes I was on a previous version. Thank you for your answer ! :)

[@joe_cullen]

@@elecoffreurouen9200 great! Happy editing :)

[@tokofora8783]

nice tips. no nonsense. straight to the point. thank you

[@joe_cullen]

very welcome :)

[@dotlinedraw]

Thank you for this video. I've been trying to edit and export multiple clips on my old computer and this method with Shotcut works best.

[@joe_cullen]

Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@itsalldoable]

Hi Joe, this is a very useful video, thank you for sharing it. I have just used it and I am sure it will save me a bunch of time in the future. I have used the second method as I am currently editing a new video and was thinking that certain sections of the main video would make a great teaser video so fingers crossed. Kind regards Paul from 48-SPOKES

[@joe_cullen]

Great to know its helped, thanks for the kind comment!

[@santa_trinidad_lomas]

Excelent, thank you very much! Quite clear and straightforward, exactly what we need. Blessings

[@joe_cullen]

Glad I was able to help! Shout if anything else comes up, I'm happy to help :)

[@JigJosh]

This guy is so amazing just what i have been looking for

[@joe_cullen]

Your support is much appreciated!! thank you :)

[@bluedragon452]

I have a 1 hour video but only want to take out several 1 to 2 min clips but, I want to save the 1 to 2 min clips as separate files. Is there any way to do that without having to make several files will all the clips and trimming the video again?

[@joaquinamenabar9374]

Thanks Joe Cullen... super clear... thanks a lot !

[@TomPaine56]

thanks for the tutorial, just what i needed, i tried to insert the very first cut, but that didn't work somehow, so i inserted the second cut, then i was able to insert the first cut & shift it on top of the second cut, for my project i needed all cuts from one complete mp4 file.

[@joe_cullen]

Glad it helped! And nice job completing the project!

[@cindaellas]

this is exactly what I needed! Thank you very much for this great video! 🙂

[@joe_cullen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lordisk2023]

Thanks you so much ❤

[@joe_cullen]

You're welcome 😊

[@NeilPeelParanormalPeepShow]

Thanks for taking the time to go through this. However, I think Adobe Prem has a much simple mark in and out to highlight your segment on the time line to export. The Shotcut methods seem fairly complex.

[@joe_cullen]

Totally agree, Adobe Prem is awesome. However, Shotcut has come on since I made this video and has also introduced the concept of markers. I've not personally tried, but I believe the drop-in/out would now be another way to achieve the same result in Shotcut.

[@roomi2222]

Very nicely explained. Subscribed the channel for more tutorials like this one.

[@joe_cullen]

Awesome, thank you!

[@crypticnomad]

clicking the plus sign for me on Ubuntu did nothing. I had to click the options button and click insert or I guess control +V works too

[@joe_cullen]

Great to hear you found a work around. This filter seems to break quite a lot when Shotcut release new versions, so when you next update, try again and you may find it works!

[@monicaannebooks7741]

This definitely works and was super easy to use. Thank you so much for this video! However, I ran into a snag and would like to know how to avoid it in the future. I missed a clip on exporting, so I pulled up the project and tried to copy that clip into the playlist and export. But it wouldn't let me click on the plus sign to add it. I ended up just creating a new project with the original video and cutting the section again (and that worked).

[@joe_cullen]

Hello, I believe this is fixed with the latest version of Shotcut. The official documentation says: "Fixed filters when Export > From is Source or Each Playlist Item (broke in v21.05)." If you update to the latest version, you should no longer have this issue! 😃

[@muzamilakram2296]

really really help full i just get only one video of this topic and it is your Love from Pakistan

[@joe_cullen]

Thanks for the kind words. Goodluck on your video editing :)

[@19sloper]

Thanks so much. You do a great job with this, and it answered my question quickly. So much better than searching the forum or posting a topic on the site. I love Shotcut! Subscribed.

[@joe_cullen]

Thanks! Hope your editing goes well, let me know if you have any more Shotcut related questions :)

[@henry6525]

Question (not sure if shotcut can do that). I need to replace a portion of the video (a slide) with a different slide while keeping all audio intact. Is it possible? Video (slides) and audio are in one track.

[@joe_cullen]

hello, yes. Right click the clip in the timeline and click 'Detach Audio'. Then select the Audio (it appears under the clip on a track called A1) and ungroup it (if you do not ungroup it whatever you do to the audio will also happen to the video clip). Once it is ungrouped, you can work with them separetly. In your case you will want to chop out the video clip for the new slide. Hope that helps :)

[@henry6525]

Thank you!

[@beautifulislam67]

Help!! The + button in playlist is not working after copying video parts from timeline.

[@joe_cullen]

annoying, try updating Shotcut there are some versions where that is broken. The most current version seems to be working for me (just tried it)

[@telugulomatladudam3722]

how to do video overlay one video over other in Sotcut for youtube shorts please help

[@joe_cullen]

Use this video to set the size of your canvas and get started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIS1oqydbJdrh7c then add a new track on the timeline and put the video you want to overlay, on the top most track. Goodluck!!

[@mickmathieson8266]

I am using version 22.12.21 When i try to copy and paste a split clip from a video (windows media video 9) to the playlist ready for export nothing happens, i highlight the clip and use the copy icon from the time line and the plus icon from the playlist.

[@joe_cullen]

Hey, this seems to periodically break from version to version. I'd try closing Shotcut and opening again because sometimes that helps. Otherwise, have a look on the forums they will be able to advise forum.shotcut.org (sorry I cannot look into at the moment, I would usually!)

[@mickmathieson8266]

@@joe_cullen Thanks for the reply Joe, I found a solution, open the source tab between copying the clip and pressing the + button.

[@AngelGabriel-vs8qm]

There is no playlist on Movavi Video Editor??

[@joe_cullen]

This guide is only for Shotcut

[@MarcoVillamizar]

For some reason is not reading the mlt file as a single video, does the length of the video impact the 2nd method? the time line does not show the time numbers over it... ugh... however amazing video!

[@joe_cullen]

Hey, thanks for your comment. It sounds like Shotcut is doing something funky (that's my technical term!) Have you tried updating to the latest version? If you keep experiencing issues i recommend posting on the Shotcut forum, got some very experienced people on there that will be able to help you. And to answer your question; the length of video should not matter. Hope you get it resolved soon - let me know how it goes!

[@Calvin-ce3kw]

I cannot add the copy to the playlist. I use the latest version of Shotcut.

[@joe_cullen]

What is happening when you try to add it to the playlist? Sometimes simply closing Shotcut then opening and trying again can help that issue

[@hashan1768]

This video is very helpful.

[@joe_cullen]

thank you :)

[@seproh0]

Is anyone else having a problem where the "plus" does nothing when you click it after copying a part of your video?

[@joe_cullen]

Hi Daniel, I confirm I'm also having the same problem. Never good when you cannot follow your own tutorial!! I have raised it as a bug on the Shotcut forum. If you want to follow it, or know when it's resolved follow this thread: forum.shotcut.org/t/timeline-clips-to-platlist/34322 Thanks for picking it up and letting me know.

[@seproh0]

@@joe_cullen Alright good to know it's not on my end, thanks!

[@kaijyuu_ka-ju48]

Does this work if you have different video and audio tracks? For example if I'm merging 2 videos in 2 different tracks and merging other 2 videos in the next cut, does it export with all the tracks or does it only export the V1 track?

[@joe_cullen]

It will only export whatever is on in the single clip you select. To get the transition into one track you will first need to export the video, then make a new project to cut it up (the act of exporting will merge it all into one track). Hope that makes sence! Theres also a new type of exporting available - Markers. This might be a better option but I've not tried it myself.

[@duardd]

Exatamente o que eu estava procurando, obrigado. Isso foi tão útil!

[@joe_cullen]

Hey, the auto-translate doesn't seem to work on this comment - if you have a question let me know in English if your able, and I will get back to you! 😀

[@duardd]

@@joe_cullen Exactly what I was looking for, thanks. This was so helpful!👍👍

[@samiajre6852]

where can i download this program i send my email but i only receive a PDF no file downloading

[@joe_cullen]

Hi, this video will help you download and install Shotcut: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoKyoa18arl1oLM

[@samiajre6852]

@@joe_cullen beautiful !! i go right know to test it

[@samiajre6852]

@@joe_cullen i downloaded the program but i can't find a way to merge an image with some mp3 (like the old movie maker ) only shotcut can export in parts , movie maker would join ALL mp3 podcast in one single video can you help me with that

[@joe_cullen]

@@samiajre6852 hi Sami, you will need to add all your media to the timeline, this video demonstrates adding video or images: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epDHloiJlq9_j5Y And this video demonstrates adding audio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXeal62olLmLZ5Y Once you have the video playing as you want, you then need to export it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3PWap95f55ofbc There's lots of guides in this playlist that may help if you work your way through them: kzbin.info/aero/PL1kUsYhOMreuC1tY7OWp_iGspRzRQoH_V Let me know how you get on :)

[@johnandpearllewis8720]

Thanks so much for posting this video

[@joe_cullen]

You bet :) happy to help!

[@andyoncam1]

Very clear and useful. My issue is when I have finished an edit I sometimes have clips sitting on the timeline beyond the end of the edit. Can I export my finished piece of work without the extra clips or do I have to delete them all first? As I recall, in Premiere one can export the highlighted work area ( which would not include the extra clips) or the entire timeline (which would include them).

[@joe_cullen]

Hi, Ive been looking into this and there are ways to select parts of a clip, like in my video, but not in the way you descibe. The solution would be to package it up as a file them import that file into another project - so it is an single item on the Playlist, but if you havnt planned on it being a segment it will be more work than its worth. So to answer your question; its not an easy thing to do in Shotcut. The best way to approach it is by deleting the timeline clips you do not need - as you already suggested. If you wanted to follow it up, it is worth asking the question on the Shotcut forums to confirm, they have very knowledgable people there, but I think what you are asking for is partly mentioned on their roadmap (Grouping in Timeline). Whilst that might not reslt in the ability to export, it would be the first part of achieving 'Exporting a Group' of files.

[@andyoncam1]

@@joe_cullen Thanks for taking the trouble. I'll have a look in the forums.

[@itsalldoable]

Hi Joe, I am currently using this technique ATM and it appears that after taking the new short exported clips into another project, then any small edits to the original source file also changes the new exported clip. I am pleased and surprised to discover this as it is a great advantage to me as I fine tune the new project I am creating. Just wondering if this info would make a useful addition to your original video on this subject? Kind regards Paul from 48-SPOKES (UK)

[@joe_cullen]

Sounds great! Very efficient! Have you got more details on how you do it?

[@itsalldoable]

@@joe_cullen To be honest Joe, it was something that I noticed when making small changes to the clip which was typing text with a typewriter sound effect and noticed it when I added another line. I didn't do anything else to what you did in your video it was just an observation which is a great additional time saver. Can i suggest that you have a play with that functionality and observe it for yourself. Please let me know if it was just a glitch of if it was a real extra benefit. Kind regards Paul from 48-SPOKES

[@НаборЕгора-ч9п]

The plus button didnt work, is this outdated?

[@joe_cullen]

Still working for me, but I've had reports of this breaking before. Some releases of Shotcut introduce a bug that stops it. If you're not on the latest version of Shotcut it is worth trying to update.

[@НаборЕгора-ч9п]

@@joe_cullen Ok! Even though i have the latest version, i already found how to fix it.

[@joe_cullen]

@@НаборЕгора-ч9п awesome :)

[@violetnred]

how? @@НаборЕгора-ч9п

[@shekharkumar377]

Thank you.

[@joe_cullen]

You are very welcome :) Thank you for your comment!

[@kevinjimenez6143]

Thank you : )

[@joe_cullen]

You are welcome!

[@binnyrex]

thank you so much bro... 😇😇😇

[@joe_cullen]

Welcome 😊

[@balyantutorials4mathematic113]

Nice work 🙏👍

[@joe_cullen]

Thanks ✌️

[@javisilesconejo131]

Thanks a lot !!!!!

[@joe_cullen]

Happy to help :)

[@FutureProofYourself]

excellent stuff

[@joe_cullen]

Thanks David!

[@relaxmindwithunivers]

thank u so much

[@joe_cullen]

You are most welcome

[@tqaquotes9379]

04:51 export multiple clips with audios 👍

[@joe_cullen]

Thank you :)

[@Drawmack]

You don't have to add the project to the playlist, you can drag it directly to the timeline just like with the MP4.

[@joe_cullen]

hey, yup, I use the Playlist area as my repository for all media - so drag it to playlist first. This is so I can always get back to it easily later on. Not required though - you're right! :)