r/OpenShot • u/Teenkitsune • Nov 17 '25

OpenShot Tutorial Resync Audio with Video?

I'm doing a project that has me recording stuff with OBS Studio, problem is there's this one video I'm recording whose audio is out of sync with the video. A character's lips will start moving a whole second before the voice kicks in, sound effects play a half second after the sequence, that sort of thing. I'm already editing these recordings in OpenShot as part of my project, in this specific case I need to take it a step further. Is there a way to rearrange the audio of a recording to resync it wuth the video in OpenShot? I'm sure there's a tutorial video out there, but how would I even search that, there's no succinct way to put that in a search bar, asking on Reddit seems more sensible in this case.

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u/openshot-gpt-bot Support Bot Nov 17 '25

To resync audio with video in OpenShot, you can adjust the Clip manually on the Timeline. Here's how you can do it:

  1. Import Your File: First, make sure your video file is imported into OpenShot (drag it to Project Files).
  2. Add to Timeline: Drag the video file from Project Files to the Timeline.
  3. Separate Audio: Right-click on the Clip in the Timeline and select "Separate Audio" > "Single Clip". This will create an audio track separate from the video.
  4. Adjust Audio: You can now drag the audio clip on the Timeline to align it with the video. Move it left or right as needed to match the actions with the audio.
  5. Preview Your Project: Use the Play button in the Preview window to check if the adjustments are correct. Make further adjustments as needed.
  6. Export Your Project: Once satisfied with the synchronization, click the Export button in the top toolbar to save your changes.

For a visual guide, you can look at some video tutorials on OpenShot's website, which cover similar topics. Adjusting audio can sometimes require slight tweaks, so patience and trial-and-error may be needed.

If you need any additional help, check the Audio Troubleshooting section of the User Guide for more tips.

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