How to Duplicate a Sequence of Clips in Kdenlive

This article explains the most efficient methods for duplicating an entire sequence of edited clips and placing them further down your Kdenlive timeline. You will learn how to select multiple clips, copy and paste them accurately using playhead positioning, and utilize the Ctrl-drag shortcut for rapid timeline duplication.

The most reliable method to duplicate a sequence of edited clips further down the Kdenlive timeline is the Copy and Paste method. This ensures all transitions, effects, and relative spacing between clips remain completely intact.

Step 1: Select the Sequence of Clips

To duplicate multiple clips, you must first select them: * Marquee Selection: Click and drag a selection box over the entire sequence of clips you want to duplicate. * Individual Selection: Hold the Shift key and click on each clip in the sequence. * Group Clips (Optional): If you plan to move or duplicate this sequence often, right-click the selected clips and choose Group Clips (or press Ctrl + G). This locks them together as a single unit.

Step 2: Copy the Selected Clips

Once your sequence is highlighted, press Ctrl + C (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + C (macOS) to copy the clips to your clipboard.

Step 3: Position the Playhead

Move the timeline playhead (the vertical guide line) to the exact spot further down the timeline where you want the duplicated sequence to begin. Kdenlive uses the playhead position as the insertion point for pasted assets.

Step 4: Paste the Clips

Before pasting, ensure the correct destination tracks are active. Look at the track headers on the left side of the timeline; the tracks where you want the clips to land must be targeted (highlighted). Once targeted, press Ctrl + V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + V (macOS) to paste the sequence at the playhead.

Alternative Method: Ctrl + Drag (Quick Duplicate)

For a faster, mouse-driven alternative: 1. Select the sequence of clips. 2. Hold down the Ctrl key. 3. Click and drag the selected clips further down the timeline. 4. Release the mouse button before releasing the Ctrl key to drop a duplicate of the sequence in the new location.