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How to Set Image Duration for Multiple Clips in Clipchamp

Huda Qurayshi Oct 12, 2026 869 views

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The user wants to change the display duration for multiple images simultaneously in Clipchamp.

How to Set Image Duration for Multiple Clips in Clipchamp

Product: Clipchamp
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Creating a video project that requires setting multiple imported images to a specific, uniform display duration (e.g., 8 seconds).
Observed behavior: Clipchamp does not provide an 'Apply to all' or batch setting for image durations, meaning each clip must be manually adjusted on the timeline.

Before you start

Ensure all your desired images are imported into your Clipchamp media library and dragged onto your timeline in the correct order before adjusting their lengths.

Solution 1Recommended

Adjust Image Durations Individually on the Timeline

Because Clipchamp currently lacks a batch duration editing feature, you must manually adjust the length of each image clip directly on the timeline.

At present, Microsoft's Clipchamp does not offer a global setting or an 'Apply to all' option to change the default duration of all images at once. To achieve your desired timing, each clip needs to be modified one by one.

Select the Image Clip

Click on the specific image clip you want to adjust on your Clipchamp timeline to highlight it.

Drag to Adjust Duration

Hover your cursor over the left or right edge of the highlighted clip until a double-sided arrow icon appears. Click and drag the edge inward to shorten the duration, or outward to extend it to your desired time.

Repeat for Remaining Images

Select the next image clip on your timeline and repeat the dragging process until every image has been set to the correct display duration.

Adjust Image Durations Individually on the Timeline

Submit Feature Feedback: If batch duration controls would significantly improve your workflow, consider submitting feedback directly to Microsoft to request an 'Apply to all' feature in future updates.

Create Video Slideshows

Create Timed Photo Videos Easily with WPS Presentation

If your main goal is to create a video slideshow from multiple images and you need to set a uniform duration for all of them instantly, WPS Presentation is a fantastic alternative. You can insert your images, apply a global slide duration with one click, and export the entire project as a high-quality video.

1. Create a New Presentation: Open WPS Presentation, create a new blank document, and insert one image per slide.
2. Set the Display Duration: Navigate to the 'Transitions' tab on the top ribbon and locate the 'Advance Slide' settings. Check the box for 'After' and input your desired duration (e.g., 8 seconds).
3. Apply to All Images: Click the 'Apply to All' button in the Transitions ribbon. This instantly sets every slide (and therefore every image) to your specified duration.
4. Export as Video: Go to the 'Menu' at the top left, select 'Export to Video', choose your preferred resolution, and save your timed image slideshow as an MP4.

Set a uniform display duration for all images instantly using the 'Apply to All' feature.Export your timed image slideshow directly as an MP4 video file.Highly compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint formats and workflows.Free, lightweight, and features an intuitive user interface.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I select multiple clips in Clipchamp and change their duration together?

No, selecting multiple image clips on the timeline and dragging the edge will not scale or change their durations simultaneously. You still have to adjust the edge of each clip individually.

Is there a way to change the default image duration before importing in Clipchamp?

Currently, Clipchamp assigns a default duration (usually 5 seconds) to images when they are added to the timeline. There is no global setting available in the user preferences to change this default duration to a custom value.

How do I ensure all my images are exactly 8 seconds long in Clipchamp?

You must zoom in on your timeline, select each image clip, and drag its edge until the tooltip indicates it is exactly 8 seconds long. Doing this one by one is the only method available at this time.

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