Create a timeline in a project

Viimati uuendatud 27. okt 2025

Learn how to create a timeline in your project so you can start adding, organizing, and editing media files.

Try it in the app
Create a timeline in your project in a few simple steps.

The timeline in Firefly video editor (beta) is the main area where you arrange and edit your video. It appears as a horizontal workspace that shows your video, audio, and images in the order they play over time. You can use the playhead (a vertical line that moves across the timeline) to move through your project and see exactly what happens at each moment. This is where you arrange your clips, trim or cut parts, and build your final video.

The timeline has a video and there are options to adjust the timeline view, split the clip, and more.
A timeline within a project that has a video added to it.

Before you begin:

Create a project and keep the media files ready for upload.

Select the New project on the Get started prompt and use the following options to add media to the timeline:

  • Add your media option to upload local files
  • Generate a video using the Firefly Video model
  • Drag and drop assets from the Generation history panel.
Video editor home screen displays the Get started prompt with a highlight over the New project button.
Create a new project to begin editing with Firefly video editor (beta).

Alternatively, you can add media to your project by selecting the Upload media option on the Get started prompt. This will automatically create a timeline.

Video editor home screen displays the Get started prompt with a highlight over the Upload button.
Import your media into the Video editor to instantly generate a timeline and start editing with ease.

If you're already working on a timeline and want to start a new one, open the menu in the upper-left corner of the page and select New timeline.

Video Editor displays the expanded hamburger menu, with a highlight over the New timeline option.
Create a new timeline or add more to organize your video project.