Split at Playhead

Split the selected overlay into two parts at the playhead position.

How It Works

Creates two overlays: one ending at playhead, one starting at playhead.

Specifications

Category
Editor Core
Execution
instant
Credit Cost
Free
Overlay Types
video, sound, voiceover, sfx, image, text, caption, sticker +6 more
Tags
timing, splitting

Example Prompts

“split here”
“cut this clip in two”
“split at current position”

Required Parameters

overlay_id (number)
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playhead_frame (number)
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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 Split at Playhead

1.Open any project in the 6trim editor or create a new one.
2.Type a prompt in the AI assistant — for example: "split here".
3.The Split at Playhead result appears as a video overlay on your timeline. Drag to reposition or resize.

Frequently Asked Questions

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