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Vse Extend Strip To Next

by Blender.Fun·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Superhive library as a focused, single-purpose VSE tool: one shortcut extends a strip to the next, and it is built to keep pace with Blender's API through the 5.x range.

What is Vse Extend Strip To Next?

VSE Extend Strip to Next adds a single command to Blender's Video Sequence Editor: it extends the active strip to the start of the next strip in the same channel. The action is bound to the Ctrl+Shift+X shortcut, and the add-on automatically detects the closest subsequent strip to align against.

It works with all strip types, including video, audio and effects, and supports undo so edits stay reversible. Compatibility spans Blender 2.80 and later, with the add-on adapting to Blender's evolving API, including changes in Blender 5.0 and up. Its listed Blender version range runs from 2.83 to 5.1, and it is marked as Blender Extension compatible.

Built by Blender.Fun and released under the GPL license, the add-on is a Blender Development Fund contributor and is distributed through the Superhive library and other Blender add-on platforms. A demo video is available.

Who is Vse Extend Strip To Next best for?

Vse Extend Strip To Next is best for blender users working in the Video Sequence Editor, including content creators making YouTube videos, tutorials and social media content, filmmakers and editors, and motion graphics artists who want to extend strips without manual frame adjustments.

How much does Vse Extend Strip To Next cost?

Vse Extend Strip To Next is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click extension of the active strip to the start of the next strip in the same channel, bound to the Ctrl+Shift+X shortcut
  • Automatic detection of the closest subsequent strip for alignment
  • Works with all strip types, including video, audio and effects
  • Full undo support for reversible edits
  • Adapts to Blender's evolving API, including changes in Blender 5.0 and later
  • Compatible with Blender versions 2.83 to 5.1 and marked Blender Extension compatible
  • Released under the GPL license

Tags

#Blender#VSE#Video Sequence Editor#Video Editing#Add-on#Strip Editing#Workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does VSE Extend Strip to Next support?

VSE Extend Strip to Next lists compatibility with Blender 2.80 and later, and its stated Blender version range runs from 2.83 to 5.1. The add-on is designed to adapt to Blender's evolving API, including changes introduced in Blender 5.0 and up, and it is marked as Blender Extension compatible. For the specific version you run, check the developer's page to confirm the current supported range before installing.

What keyboard shortcut does VSE Extend Strip to Next use?

VSE Extend Strip to Next is triggered with the Ctrl+Shift+X keyboard shortcut. Pressing it extends the active strip to the start of the next strip in the same channel, and the add-on automatically identifies the closest subsequent strip so the two align without manual guesswork. This makes it a one-command action inside Blender's Video Sequence Editor rather than a series of manual frame-by-frame edits.

Does VSE Extend Strip to Next work with audio and effects strips?

VSE Extend Strip to Next works with all strip types, including video, audio, effects and more, so the extend action is not limited to a single kind of clip. It also includes full undo support, which means the edits it makes are reversible if you want to step back. That combination lets you apply it across the different strips sitting in your Video Sequence Editor channels.

Is VSE Extend Strip to Next free, and what license does it use?

VSE Extend Strip to Next is listed as free in this catalog and is released under the GPL license. It is also noted as a Blender Development Fund contributor. Because licensing and availability can change over time, and the add-on is distributed through the Superhive library and other Blender add-on platforms, check the developer's page for the current terms before you download or install.

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