Using the Timeline Editor

A track-based audio editor built into Jellypod for precise control over your episode's audio layout.

Opening the Timeline#

1. Look for the playback controls bar below the script editor.
2. Click the Expand Timeline button on the left side of the controls bar.
3. The timeline panel slides open below the playback controls.

To close it, click the same button, which now reads Collapse Timeline.

Timeline Layout#

The timeline has several key areas:

• Track headers (left side): Display track names. The main track is labeled Podcast Audio. Additional tracks (for music) are labeled Track 2, Track 3, etc.
• Time ruler (top): Shows time ticks across the duration of your episode. Click anywhere on the ruler to move the playhead to that position.
• Audio segments: Colored blocks on the timeline with waveforms rendered inside, so you can see the shape of each audio segment at a glance.
• Playhead: A vertical marker showing the current playback position.

Dragging and Reordering Segments#

Drag any audio segment to reposition it on the timeline. Segments snap to the edges of other segments and to the playhead by default.

Snapping#

Snapping is enabled by default and helps segments align cleanly.

• Toggle snapping: Click the magnet icon in the timeline toolbar, or press Shift+M.
• When snapping is on, the magnet icon is highlighted. When off, it appears dimmed.
• Snap indicators appear as guide lines when a segment aligns with another segment's edge or the playhead.

Trimming Segments#

1. Hover over the edge of an audio segment. A trim handle appears.
2. Drag the edge inward to shorten the segment.
3. A trim indicator appears during the drag to show the new boundary.

This is useful for removing long pauses at the start or end of a speech block.

Zoom Controls#

The zoom slider is located at the top-right of the timeline panel, with minus and plus buttons on either side.

• Zoom in: Click the + button or drag the slider right to see waveform detail for precise edits.
• Zoom out: Click the - button or drag the slider left to see the full episode at a glance.

Track Muting#

Additional tracks (music tracks) have a mute button in their track header. Click it to toggle audio on or off for that track, letting you preview your episode with or without music.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Can I reorder audio segments in the timeline?

Yes. Drag any audio segment to reposition it on the timeline. Segments snap to the edges of other segments and to the playhead by default, making alignment easy.

How do I trim silence from the beginning or end of a segment?

Hover over the edge of an audio segment to reveal the trim handle. Drag the edge inward to shorten the segment. A trim indicator shows the new boundary during the drag.