So you’ve been building something awesome in your video project, maybe you grouped a title with a sparkle effect, or linked several shapes to move as one. Grouping layers is a fantastic way to keep your timeline organized and animate multiple elements together. But what happens when you need to tweak just one piece of that puzzle? That’s where knowing how to break things apart becomes essential. Don’t worry, it’s not a permanent lock; it’s more like temporarily bundling items together with a digital rubber band. Let’s learn how to neatly undo that bundle.

First, locate your grouped layers on the timeline. They will appear as a single, collapsible track, often with a small arrow or icon next to the name that indicates there’s more inside. To see all the individual layers within the group, simply tap that arrow. This expands the group, revealing all the beautiful parts you originally combined.

Now, for the main act: the ungrouping. The method is beautifully straightforward. With your group selected (the main parent layer), look for the “Ungroup” option. This command is usually found in the same menu where you initially found the “Group” function—often by tapping the three dots (more options) on the layer, or sometimes via a dedicated icon that looks like broken links or stacked squares splitting apart. A single tap on “Ungroup” is all it takes.

Instantly, that single track on your timeline will vanish, and in its place, all the individual layers will reappear, lined up in the order they were grouped. They will retain all their properties, animations, and positions, nothing is lost. You haven’t deleted anything; you’ve simply given each element its independence back. Now you can select that one text layer to change its font, or adjust the timing of just that one shape’s entrance without affecting the others. Mastering how to ungroup layers in alight motion gives you complete creative control, allowing you to fluidly switch between managing complex sets of objects and fine-tuning the tiniest detail. It’s the perfect balance between organized efficiency and the freedom to edit, ensuring your project evolves exactly as you envision.