Convert timecode to seconds
Takes a timestamp like 4:51 and converts it to total seconds.
Scripting Actions
Get Item from List
Returns one or more items from the list passed as input. You can get the first item, the last item, a random item, the item at a particular index, or items in a range of indexes.
Measurement
Passes the specified measurement (including number and unit) to the next action.
Convert Measurement
Converts the measurements passed into the action to the specified unit.
Calculate
Performs a number operation on the input and returns the result.
Copy to Clipboard
Copies the result of the last action to the clipboard.
Extra Details
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Convert%20timecode%20to%20seconds
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Convert%20timecode%20to%20seconds
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Convert timecode to seconds”
end tell
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