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How do I cut dead air and filler words from a clip?

3 min read · Updated October 30, 2026

Trim long pauses and 'um'-style filler so each sentence follows the last, but leave natural beats where a joke or a point needs to land. Auto-Clip trims dead air and filler when it makes a clip, and you can adjust the result in the editor.

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What to trim

  • Pauses longer than a breath where nothing happens.
  • Repeated filler at the start of a clip.
  • False starts.

What to keep

  • The beat before a punchline.
  • Reactions that carry the moment.

In Zlayo

Auto-Clip trims dead air and filler, and starts each clip on a strong opening line. Open the clip in the editor to trim or split further.

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On every paid plan, from $19 a month, after your 3 free creations.

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Questions

Yes, the cut keeps picture and sound in sync.

Re-render from the editor; the original clip stays the starting point.

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