What it does
Split by reel creates groups for each reel across all video and audio tracks. Split selected / remaining creates two groups from a partial row selection. Outputs keep source and record timecodes. Merge adds the events of another EDL, including its audio tracks, sorts them by record position and renumbers the combined list.
When and why to use it
Splitting can organize work by source roll, scanning batch or department. Merging can collect compatible sections into one working list while retaining their place in a shared sequence. Neither operation needs to render or copy media.
A practical example
A list references A001, A002 and B003. Split by reel to hand over three EDLs with the same original record addresses. The gaps left by other reels are expected; the split does not close them.
How to use it
- Choose a split mode, or open a second EDL for Merge.
- For selection-based splitting, select some but not all rows.
- Review split outputs together before export, or inspect the merged timeline alongside the preserved source and approve the batch.
What to check before a handoff
Merge requires matching playback rates and DF/NDF conventions. It does not resolve overlaps, deduplicate repeated shots or append the second list after the first. Review timing after a merge. ZIP export contains edit lists only, not media.
Reference & format notes
These guides describe the current EDL Toolbox behavior. For XML format details, see Apple’s FCP7 XML reference and FCPXML documentation. Test the exported list against representative media in your receiving application.