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Detach the audio from a clip

OptionCmdB

Mac Desktop app iMovie for Mac

Practice this

In iMovie, Option + Cmd + B will detach the audio from a clip. It is listed for the Mac.

Where it works: Clip selected

Where this comes from

Keyboard shortcuts in iMovie on Mac - Apple Support

Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.

The same task in other apps

Separate the audio from the video CapCut Cmd + Shift + S
Detach the audio into a connected clip Final Cut Pro Ctrl + Shift + S

More iMovie shortcuts

Undo the last action Cmd + Z
Redo the last action Shift + Cmd + Z
Minimize the iMovie window Cmd + M
Go to the library view 1
Go to the projects view 2
Show or hide the libraries list Shift + Cmd + 1
Show your media in the browser Cmd + 1
Show audio in the browser Cmd + 2

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