User Interface
1. User Interface Overview
Once you launch OpenShot, here’s what you’ll see:
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Main Toolbar [1] | New project, save, import files, export, undo |
| Function Tabs [2] | Switch between Project Files, Transitions, Effects, and Emojis. |
| Project Files [3] | Imported videos, images, audio |
| Preview Window [4] | Playback of your project |
| Timeline [5] | Arrange clips in tracks (layers) |
| Zoom Slider [6] | This slider adjusts the timeline zoom. Drag edges to zoom in/out and the blue area to scroll. Clips and transitions appear as rectangles for context. |
| Play-head / Ruler [7] | The ruler shows the time-scale, and the red playhead marks the current position. Hold Shift while dragging to snap to nearby clips. |
| Timeline [8] | The timeline shows your video project, including clips and transitions. Drag the mouse to select, move, or delete multiple items. |
| Filter [9] | Use the buttons and filter box to search project files, transitions, effects, or emojis. Type a few letters to see matching results. |
| Playback [10] | Left to Right: Jump to Start, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward, and Jump to End |
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