What is the default mode when you drag and drop clips?

When you drag and drop clips in video editing software, the default mode is typically set to overwrite. This means that when you place a new clip onto the timeline where another clip already exists, the new clip will replace the existing clip without creating any additional space. This behavior is crucial for efficient editing, allowing editors to quickly replace content without having to first delete the underlying clip.

In contrast, other modes like lift, extract, and split serve different functions. The lift mode would remove the clip but leave a gap in the timeline, while extract removes the clip and closes the gap, shifting other clips to fill the space. The split function divides a clip into two parts but doesn’t inherently involve dragging and dropping new clips into the timeline. Understanding these distinctions helps editors choose the appropriate mode based on their editing intentions.