Quick Guide: How to Use Range Selection on the PowerDirector Timeline
Four steps to work on one stretch of the timeline across every track.
Updated Oct. 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Steps
1Set the exact span
Park the playhead at the start and press I, then at the end and press O. Or drag the yellow ends for a rough span.
2Act on everything inside the range
Use the buttons above the ruler to act on the whole band across all tracks: Copy, Cut, or Remove. Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V work as usual.
3Export just that stretch
To hand one scene to someone, click Export Range at the right end of the range buttons and render only the band.
4Leave range selection
Playback stays inside the band while it's active. When you're done, click the X above the right yellow line. Or press Esc.
We tested these steps in PowerDirector 365 version 23.3.1 on Windows.
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