--- title: Cue Sheets FAQs description: Learn how to manage Cue Sheets in Synchtank — create, edit, and export cue sheets manually, from playlists, or from EDL files --- [Skip to content](https://pages.synchtank.com/support-site/cue-sheets-faqs#main-content) English - United States Show submenu for translations [![Synchtank Logo](https://pages.synchtank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/social-suggested-images/www.synchtank.comsynchtank_logo-tm.png?width=250&height=51&name=www.synchtank.comsynchtank_logo-tm.png)](https://pages.synchtank.com/support-site?hsLang=en-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English - United States Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://pages.synchtank.com/support-site/create-a-ticket) [Submit a Ticket](https://pages.synchtank.com/support-site/create-a-ticket?hsLang=en-us) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Site](https://pages.synchtank.com/support-site?hsLang=en-us) 2. 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Repeat for each scene 8. Click **Save** #### **Can I create a Cue Sheet from a Playlist?** Yes. If you have a front-end playlist with the correct tracks in order, go to the Production → Cue Sheets area and select **Create Cue Sheet → From Playlist**. Select the playlist and the system will automatically create scenes and add tracks. Adjust timings and metadata as needed and save. #### **Can I create a Cue Sheet from an EDL file?** Yes. Go to the Production → Cue Sheets area and select **Create Cue Sheet → From EDL**. Upload the EDL file and the system will automatically create scenes, add tracks, and import durations and timecodes. Review any track name mismatches and save. #### **Can I edit track metadata inside a Cue Sheet?** Yes. You can edit artist, writers, publishers, usage type, and timing fields directly within the Cue Sheet. If you want the changes to apply globally across your catalog, also update the Master record. #### **How do I download a Cue Sheet?** Once you are happy with your Cue Sheet, click the **Download** button and select the format and template you need. 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