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Rate Stretch Tool Shortcut in Premiere Pro

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What It Does

Speed up or slow down a clip simply by dragging its edge.

Pro Workflow Insight

Provides an intuitive, visual way to perform retiming directly on the timeline, essential for fitting clips into a specific time slot or for creative speed ramping effects without opening a dialog box.

Step-by-Step

Press 'R' to activate the Rate Stretch tool. Your cursor will change. Click and drag the edge of any clip in your timeline. Dragging it shorter speeds it up; dragging it longer slows it down.

Time Saved

15s vs

Estimated time saved with each use of this shortcut.

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