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CapCut: Zooming in and out of the timeline

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Demo summary

The video shows how to navigate the CapCut timeline using keyboard shortcuts (Control +/-) and mouse wheel scrolling to adjust the view of the clips.

Step-by-step

  1. Hold down Control and press the plus (+) button to zoom in
  2. Hold down Control and press the minus (-) button to zoom out
  3. Hold down Control and scroll up on the mouse wheel to zoom in
  4. Hold down Control and scroll down on the mouse wheel to zoom out

Options

  • Zoom via keyboard shortcuts (Control +/-)
  • Zoom via mouse wheel scrolling

Tips

  • Use the mouse wheel method for a more preferred way to navigate the timeline

Highlights

I want to zoom into my timeline so I can see everything that I'm doing a little bit better

All demos from “CapCut Tutorial for Beginners (2026) – Full Video Editing Guide

  1. 1:310:40Import and add media to the CapCut timelineThe creator demonstrates how to select multiple video files from a local folder and import them into the CapCut media bin before dragging them onto the editing timeline.CapCutAI Video Editor
  2. 2:110:38Zooming in and out of the timelineCurrentThe video shows how to navigate the CapCut timeline using keyboard shortcuts (Control +/-) and mouse wheel scrolling to adjust the view of the clips.CapCutAI Video Editor
  3. 2:491:43Trimming and splitting clips in CapCutThe tutorial walks through several methods for trimming footage, including using the Split tool (Control + B), dragging clip edges, and using the Q and W ripple trim shortcuts.CapCutAI Video Editor
  4. 5:240:53Adding and adjusting transitionsThe user demonstrates selecting a transition from the CapCut library, dragging it between two clips, and adjusting its duration in the details panel.CapCutAI Video Editor
  5. 6:170:49Adjusting scale, position, and rotationThe creator shows how to reframe a video by using the scale slider, dragging the video directly in the player to center it, and using the rotation wheel.CapCutAI Video Editor
  6. 7:090:41Creating a zoom animation with keyframesThe video demonstrates how to use the diamond keyframe icons in CapCut to animate a scale change over time, creating a smooth zoom effect.CapCutAI Video Editor
  7. 7:500:32Adjusting video speed and durationThe tutorial shows how to use the speed slider to create slow motion or fast motion, as well as entering a specific time duration to automatically adjust clip speed.CapCutAI Video Editor
  8. 8:560:41Color correction and applying filtersThe creator demonstrates manual color adjustments like saturation and exposure before applying a preset filter directly to a clip in the timeline.CapCutAI Video Editor
  9. 9:371:14Adding and editing audio in CapCutThe video shows how to browse CapCut's stock music library, add a track to the timeline, and use the audio panel to adjust volume and add fade effects.CapCutAI Video Editor
  10. 10:511:44Generating and styling auto-captionsThe creator demonstrates CapCut's speech-to-text feature to generate captions automatically and then styles them using preset templates and manual font adjustments.CapCutAI Video Editor
  11. 12:350:56Adding custom text and text animationsThe tutorial shows how to add a default text layer, customize the wording to 'Skiing Trip', and apply a typewriter 'In' animation and a fade 'Out' animation.CapCutAI Video Editor
  12. 13:340:25Exporting the final videoThe video concludes with a walkthrough of the export settings in CapCut, including naming the file and selecting resolution, frame rate, and format.CapCutAI Video Editor
  13. Watch “CapCut Tutorial for Beginners (2026) – Full Video Editing Guide” →

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  1. 1:310:40Import and add media to the CapCut timelineThe creator demonstrates how to select multiple video files from a local folder and import them into the CapCut media bin before dragging them onto the editing timeline.@MeticsMedia
  2. 2:110:38Zooming in and out of the timelineCurrentThe video shows how to navigate the CapCut timeline using keyboard shortcuts (Control +/-) and mouse wheel scrolling to adjust the view of the clips.@MeticsMedia
  3. 2:491:43Trimming and splitting clips in CapCutThe tutorial walks through several methods for trimming footage, including using the Split tool (Control + B), dragging clip edges, and using the Q and W ripple trim shortcuts.@MeticsMedia
  4. 5:240:53Adding and adjusting transitionsThe user demonstrates selecting a transition from the CapCut library, dragging it between two clips, and adjusting its duration in the details panel.@MeticsMedia
  5. 6:170:49Adjusting scale, position, and rotationThe creator shows how to reframe a video by using the scale slider, dragging the video directly in the player to center it, and using the rotation wheel.@MeticsMedia
  6. 7:090:41Creating a zoom animation with keyframesThe video demonstrates how to use the diamond keyframe icons in CapCut to animate a scale change over time, creating a smooth zoom effect.@MeticsMedia
  7. 7:500:32Adjusting video speed and durationThe tutorial shows how to use the speed slider to create slow motion or fast motion, as well as entering a specific time duration to automatically adjust clip speed.@MeticsMedia
  8. 8:560:41Color correction and applying filtersThe creator demonstrates manual color adjustments like saturation and exposure before applying a preset filter directly to a clip in the timeline.@MeticsMedia
  9. 9:371:14Adding and editing audio in CapCutThe video shows how to browse CapCut's stock music library, add a track to the timeline, and use the audio panel to adjust volume and add fade effects.@MeticsMedia
  10. 10:511:44Generating and styling auto-captionsThe creator demonstrates CapCut's speech-to-text feature to generate captions automatically and then styles them using preset templates and manual font adjustments.@MeticsMedia
  11. 12:350:56Adding custom text and text animationsThe tutorial shows how to add a default text layer, customize the wording to 'Skiing Trip', and apply a typewriter 'In' animation and a fade 'Out' animation.@MeticsMedia
  12. 13:340:25Exporting the final videoThe video concludes with a walkthrough of the export settings in CapCut, including naming the file and selecting resolution, frame rate, and format.@MeticsMedia