YouTube announced a new timeline editor for Shorts in an official video. The tool consolidates clips, overlays, and audio into a single in-app view. Release timing and regional availability were not disclosed.
Key details
- The timeline editor shows video clips, overlays, and audio in one unified view.
- Users can trim clips and reorder them with drag-and-drop controls.
- A zoom control supports precise timing adjustments on the timeline.
- YouTube previewed slip editing, clip splitting, and adding media directly from the timeline.
- Edit with AI will continue to expand with Gemini assistance, with planned integration into the timeline editor.
- YouTube said the update makes everything visible in one place.
Background
Shorts are vertical videos up to 60 seconds created within the YouTube app. The current editor supports trimming, adding audio, and applying overlays. The new timeline view brings these elements into one editing screen.
YouTube often shares creator updates through official videos and help resources. This update followed that pattern with a dedicated video announcement outlining available functions and upcoming additions without dates.
Availability
YouTube has not provided a launch date or regional rollout details.
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