Adobe Express – Video Layers / Timeline Editor

When trimming the duration of a clip inside a Video Layer, the timeline auto‑jumps to a different layer as the user approaches the end of the clip. This breaks editing flow and makes precise trimming nearly impossible.

Platforms tested:

• Adobe Express Desktop App
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Confirmed across views:

• Single Layer View → Issue occurs
• All Layers Beta View → Issue occurs

Issue persists identically across both.

Expected Result

• The trim handle should remain locked to the current video layer.
• The timeline should not shift focus unless the user manually selects another layer.
• Trimming a clip should allow precise adjustments without losing context or position.

Actual Result

• UI automatically jumps to a different video layer while trimming.
• User must manually scroll or reselect the previous layer to continue editing. This is available following a substantial lag as the new layer loads.
• This behavior interrupts trimming multiple times, making fine timing adjustments very difficult.

Impact

• Disrupts multi‑layer video editing workflows.
• Reduces precision and control when adjusting clip timing.
• Significantly slows down editing during projects with stacked or complex video layers.

Frequency

• Occurs consistently and predictably across multiple projects, multiple layers, and multiple environments.