Create and Edit
Creating Subtitles
Three ways to add a subtitle, depending on the situation:
Via the + menu in the toolbar — creates an entry at the playhead position. This is the simplest starting point.
With the keyboard using Cmd + T — same result, faster. Ideal when your hands stay on the keyboard during text entry.
By drawing on the waveform with Cmd + mouse — click and drag directly on the waveform to precisely define the start and end of the subtitle. This is the most natural method for syncing a subtitle to a dialogue passage.
Each new subtitle is automatically numbered and inserted in chronological order.
Editing Text
Double-click a subtitle in the list to enter edit mode. Text is typed directly into the field.
Scene Cut handles two lines per subtitle — L1 and L2. Navigation between lines and entries is fully keyboard-driven:
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Move from L1 to L2 | Tab |
| Move to next subtitle | Tab (from L2) |
| Go back to previous subtitle | Shift + Tab (from L1) |
This fluid navigation lets you chain the entry of multiple subtitles without touching the mouse.
Split and Merge
Splitting a subtitle separates it into two at a chosen point. If the subtitle has two lines (L1 and L2), each goes into one half. Splitting is accessible by right-clicking a block on the timeline, or from the toolbar.
Merging two consecutive subtitles combines them into one. The timing covers the total duration of both entries, and the text is automatically grouped. Select two adjacent entries, then use the merge button in the timeline toolbar.
Delete
Select one or more entries and press Delete. For large deletions (more than half the project), Scene Cut asks for confirmation to prevent accidents.
Copy / Paste
Copy and paste works on two levels:
- Between subtitles in the same project — pastes the text and formatting into the selected entries
- Between different projects — copied subtitles are repositioned at the playhead of the target project
The clipboard is also compatible with other applications: copied text is available in plain format, and text pasted from outside is automatically split into L1/L2 blocks.
Undo / Redo
Cmd + Z undoes the last action, Shift + Cmd + Z redoes it. The history covers all operations — typing, deletion, moving, splitting, merging, formatting. Rapid typing is grouped into a single undo action to avoid undoing letter by letter.