Shorten Duration

Shorten an overlay by removing a number of seconds/frames from the end. Use this when user says 'make shorter', 'reduce duration', 'shorten by X seconds'. Do NOT use trim_to_playhead for this — trim_to_playhead is only for cutting at the playhead position.

How It Works

delta_frames is how many frames to REMOVE from the end. Convert seconds to frames (fps * seconds). Cannot reduce below 1 frame.

Specifications

Category
Editor Core
Execution
instant
Credit Cost
Free
Overlay Types
video, sound, image, text, caption, sticker, template, shape +5 more
Tags
timing, duration

Example Prompts

“make this shorter”
“make this clip 3 seconds shorter”
“shorten by half”
“reduce the duration by 2 seconds”

Required Parameters

overlay_id (number)
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delta_frames (number)
Number of frames to subtract from current duration

Optional Parameters

user_text (string)
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Use Cases for Editor Core

Speed up or slow down footage for dramatic effect in vlogs and documentaries
Split and rearrange clips to create montage sequences
Trim dead air and pauses from interview recordings

How to Get Started with Shorten Duration

1.Open any project in the 6trim editor or create a new one.
2.Type a prompt in the AI assistant — for example: "make this shorter".
3.The Shorten Duration result appears as a video overlay on your timeline. Drag to reposition or resize.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Change the playback speed of an overlay.
Slow Motion
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Batch Speed Change
Apply a speed change to multiple overlays at once.
Move Overlay
Move an overlay to a new start position on the timeline without changing its duration. Pushes neighbors on the same row.
Extend Duration
Increase an overlay's duration by a delta. Pushes neighbors on the same row.