How to Select Multiple Clips in Filmora

Key takeaways:

• Use Ctrl (or Cmd) and Shift for quick multi-selection
• Drag your mouse to select clips in bulk
• Batch editing saves serious time 🎬

If you’re editing in Filmora and tired of changing every single clip one by one, I feel you. Applying the same effect to a bunch of clips should be simple, right? Good news—it is, and I’ll show you how to select multiple clips in Filmora so you can edit smarter, not harder.

With a few keyboard shortcuts and mouse tricks, you can select as many clips as you want—across tracks or in a row. This guide breaks down all the ways to do it, plus why it matters for your workflow. Ready to speed up your editing? Here’s how.

The Fastest Ways to Select Multiple Clips in Filmora

Using Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) to Pick Clips One by One

If you want to cherry-pick clips from different spots on your timeline, hold down Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac). Just click each clip you want to include. This works even if your clips are on different tracks or scattered all over the place. You can select as many as you want—no limits.

This method is perfect when you only want to apply changes to certain clips, not everything in a row. For example, maybe you want to mute just the B-roll or color grade only your main footage.

Using Shift to Grab a Whole Range in One Click

Need to select a chunk of clips that are lined up together? Click the first clip, hold Shift, and then click the last clip in the row. Filmora will automatically select everything in between. This is super handy for when you want to move or edit a whole section at once.

Heads up: Shift only works within the same track. If you want to select across tracks, stick with Ctrl/Cmd.

Drag to Select with Your Mouse—The Rectangle Method

Sometimes, you just want to grab a bunch of clips fast. Click on an empty area near your clips, then drag your mouse to draw a rectangle around the ones you want. Any clip inside that box gets selected.

This is the quickest way if your clips are close together or stacked in a neat group. It’s also a lifesaver for big projects with lots of little edits.

Why Multi-Select Is a Game Changer for Editing

Once you’ve got your clips selected, you can apply edits to all of them at once. Adjust the scale, add AI effects, apply chroma key, animate, tweak audio, change speed, or do color grading (like turning everything black and white). No more repeating the same step over and over.

If you’re doing a lot of batch work, this will seriously cut down your editing time. For more on batch editing and workflow, check out how to batch edit photos in Photoshop.

Editing Tips: What You Can Do After Selecting Multiple Clips

• Move all selected clips at once to rearrange your timeline
• Delete them together if you want to clear out a section
• Apply transitions or effects in one go (add transitions in Filmora)
• Change color settings, like making everything black and white (color grading in Filmora)
• Adjust audio for all clips at once

Batch editing isn’t just for pros. Even if you’re new to Filmora, these tricks will make your life easier.

Troubleshooting: If Selection Isn’t Working

If you find that Shift isn’t selecting across tracks, that’s normal—Filmora only selects within the same track with this shortcut. For cross-track selections, always use Ctrl/Cmd. If dragging doesn’t work, make sure you’re starting from an empty area and not clicking on a clip itself.

If you’re running into issues with Filmora in general, like lag or bugs, see how to improve video quality in Filmora or how to know if Filmora is registered.

Quick Comparison Table: Multi-Select Methods

More Filmora Editing Tricks

Want to get even faster? Here are a few extras:

• How to add text in Filmora
• How to zoom in on Filmora
• How to rotate video in Filmora
• How to use green screen in Filmora
• How to update Filmora

FAQs

How do I select all clips in Filmora at once?

There’s no one-click “select all” for every clip on every track, but you can use Ctrl/Cmd + click to select everything you want, or drag your mouse to select a group.

Can I select clips across different tracks?

Yes! Use Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) and click each clip, even if they’re on different tracks.

Why doesn’t Shift select clips on other tracks?

Shift only works for clips on the same track. For cross-track selections, use Ctrl/Cmd.

What can I do after selecting multiple clips?

You can move, delete, apply effects, color grade, or adjust audio for all selected clips at once.

Does this work in other video editors?

Most editors use similar shortcuts, but check their help docs. If you’re curious about other software, see top free simple video editors for beginners.

That’s it! Batch select, edit faster, and give your mouse hand a break. Editing should be fun, not frustrating. Happy cutting! ✂️