diff --git a/apps/api/app/services/plan_generator_service.py b/apps/api/app/services/plan_generator_service.py
index 07d1ec2bf..28dc0a94d 100755
--- a/apps/api/app/services/plan_generator_service.py
+++ b/apps/api/app/services/plan_generator_service.py
@@ -49,9 +49,10 @@ class PlanGeneratorService:
     基于模板 + 素材，自动生成 EditPlan 及 EditPlanClip 列表。
     """
 
-    def __init__(self, db: Session) -> None:
+    def __init__(self, db: Session, asset_repo=None) -> None:
         self._plan_repo = SQLAlchemyEditPlanRepository(db)
         self._clip_repo = SQLAlchemyEditPlanClipRepository(db)
+        self._asset_repo = asset_repo
 
     # ── 公开接口 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
@@ -64,6 +65,7 @@ class PlanGeneratorService:
         project_id: str = "",
         created_by_user_id: str = "",
         name: str = "",
+        random_preview: bool = False,
     ) -> dict[str, Any]:
         """基于模板+素材生成剪辑计划
 
@@ -74,6 +76,7 @@ class PlanGeneratorService:
             project_id: 所属项目 ID
             created_by_user_id: 创建者用户 ID
             name: 计划名称（为空则自动取模板名）
+            random_preview: 是否启用随机预览模式（随机选素材+随机截取片段）
 
         Returns:
             dict: {"plan": EditPlan, "clips": List[EditPlanClip]}
@@ -115,7 +118,17 @@ class PlanGeneratorService:
 
         # 4. 按 editing_mode 分配素材
         if asset_ids:
-            self._distribute_assets(clips, asset_ids, editing_mode)
+            # 如果是随机预览模式，获取素材时长信息
+            asset_durations = None
+            if random_preview and self._asset_repo:
+                asset_durations = self._fetch_asset_durations(asset_ids)
+            self._distribute_assets(
+                clips,
+                asset_ids,
+                editing_mode,
+                random_selection=random_preview,
+                asset_durations=asset_durations,
+            )
 
         # 5. 持久化所有 clips 并计算总时长
         created_clips: List[EditPlanClip] = []
@@ -199,9 +212,34 @@ class PlanGeneratorService:
         clips: List[EditPlanClip],
         asset_ids: List[str],
         editing_mode: str,
+        *,
+        random_selection: bool = False,
+        asset_durations: dict[str, float] | None = None,
     ) -> None:
         """按 editing_mode 将素材分配到 clips（就地修改，未持久化）.
 
         委托给 plan_generator_utils.distribute_assets 纯函数。
         """
-        distribute_assets(clips, asset_ids, editing_mode)
+        distribute_assets(
+            clips,
+            asset_ids,
+            editing_mode,
+            random_selection=random_selection,
+            asset_durations=asset_durations,
+        )
+
+    def _fetch_asset_durations(self, asset_ids: List[str]) -> dict[str, float]:
+        """从数据库获取素材时长信息.
+
+        Args:
+            asset_ids: 素材 ID 列表
+
+        Returns:
+            dict: 素材 ID -> 时长（秒）映射
+        """
+        durations: dict[str, float] = {}
+        for asset_id in asset_ids:
+            asset = self._asset_repo.get(asset_id)
+            if asset and hasattr(asset, "duration"):
+                durations[asset_id] = float(asset.duration or 0.0)
+        return durations
diff --git a/packages/domain/edit_plan_clip.py b/packages/domain/edit_plan_clip.py
index b5da75911..a913b988a 100755
--- a/packages/domain/edit_plan_clip.py
+++ b/packages/domain/edit_plan_clip.py
@@ -127,11 +127,18 @@ class EditPlanClip:
             config=config or {},
         )
 
-    def assign_asset(self, asset_id: str) -> None:
-        """分配素材"""
+    def assign_asset(self, asset_id: str, *, start_time: float | None = None) -> None:
+        """分配素材
+
+        Args:
+            asset_id: 素材 ID
+            start_time: 可选，素材播放起始时间（秒）。如果提供且在有效范围内，则设置；否则保持默认 0.0
+        """
         if not asset_id.strip():
             raise ValueError("asset_id 不能为空")
         self.asset_id = asset_id.strip()
+        if start_time is not None and start_time >= 0:
+            self.start_time = start_time
         self.updated_at = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
 
     def mark_ready(self) -> None:
diff --git a/packages/domain/plan_generator_utils.py b/packages/domain/plan_generator_utils.py
index 155a38516..cbaa0f4c1 100755
--- a/packages/domain/plan_generator_utils.py
+++ b/packages/domain/plan_generator_utils.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 
 from __future__ import annotations
 
+import random
 from typing import List
 
 from packages.domain.edit_plan_clip import EditPlanClip
@@ -30,6 +31,9 @@ def distribute_assets(
     clips: List[EditPlanClip],
     asset_ids: List[str],
     editing_mode: str,
+    *,
+    random_selection: bool = False,
+    asset_durations: dict[str, float] | None = None,
 ) -> None:
     """按 editing_mode 将素材分配到 clips（就地修改）.
 
@@ -43,66 +47,85 @@ def distribute_assets(
         clips: 剪辑片段列表（就地修改 asset_id）
         asset_ids: 素材 ID 列表
         editing_mode: 剪辑模式字符串
+        random_selection: 是否随机选择素材（用于预览生成）
+        asset_durations: 素材 ID -> 时长（秒）映射，用于设置随机 start_time
     """
     if not asset_ids or not clips:
         return
 
+    # 如果需要随机选择，先打乱素材顺序
+    if random_selection:
+        asset_ids = list(asset_ids)  # 复制避免修改原列表
+        random.shuffle(asset_ids)
+
     if editing_mode == EditingMode.ONE_TAKE.value:
-        _distribute_one_take(clips, asset_ids)
+        _distribute_one_take(clips, asset_ids, asset_durations)
     elif editing_mode == EditingMode.PIP.value:
-        _distribute_pip(clips, asset_ids)
+        _distribute_pip(clips, asset_ids, asset_durations)
     elif editing_mode == EditingMode.VOICE_OVER.value:
-        _distribute_voice_over(clips, asset_ids)
+        _distribute_voice_over(clips, asset_ids, asset_durations)
     elif editing_mode == EditingMode.VOICE_PIP.value:
-        _distribute_voice_pip(clips, asset_ids)
+        _distribute_voice_pip(clips, asset_ids, asset_durations)
     else:
         # 未知模式，退化为 one_take
-        _distribute_one_take(clips, asset_ids)
+        _distribute_one_take(clips, asset_ids, asset_durations)
 
 
 def _distribute_one_take(
     clips: List[EditPlanClip],
     asset_ids: List[str],
+    asset_durations: dict[str, float] | None = None,
 ) -> None:
     """ONE_TAKE: 素材按顺序依次分配给 main 类型 clips."""
     main_clips = [c for c in clips if c.clip_type == ClipType.MAIN.value]
     for i, clip in enumerate(main_clips):
         if i < len(asset_ids):
-            clip.assign_asset(asset_ids[i])
+            asset_id = asset_ids[i]
+            start_time = _calc_random_start_time(asset_id, clip.duration, asset_durations)
+            clip.assign_asset(asset_id, start_time=start_time)
 
 
 def _distribute_pip(
     clips: List[EditPlanClip],
     asset_ids: List[str],
+    asset_durations: dict[str, float] | None = None,
 ) -> None:
     """PIP: 第1个素材→main(全屏背景)，其余→overlay clips."""
     # 第1个素材 → main clip
     main_clips = [c for c in clips if c.clip_type == ClipType.MAIN.value]
     if main_clips and asset_ids:
-        main_clips[0].assign_asset(asset_ids[0])
+        asset_id = asset_ids[0]
+        start_time = _calc_random_start_time(asset_id, main_clips[0].duration, asset_durations)
+        main_clips[0].assign_asset(asset_id, start_time=start_time)
 
     # 其余素材 → overlay clips
     overlay_clips = [c for c in clips if c.clip_type == "overlay"]
     remaining = asset_ids[1:]
     for i, clip in enumerate(overlay_clips):
         if i < len(remaining):
-            clip.assign_asset(remaining[i])
+            asset_id = remaining[i]
+            start_time = _calc_random_start_time(asset_id, clip.duration, asset_durations)
+            clip.assign_asset(asset_id, start_time=start_time)
 
 
 def _distribute_voice_over(
     clips: List[EditPlanClip],
     asset_ids: List[str],
+    asset_durations: dict[str, float] | None = None,
 ) -> None:
     """VOICE_OVER: 素材→main clips (B-roll)."""
     main_clips = [c for c in clips if c.clip_type == ClipType.MAIN.value]
     for i, clip in enumerate(main_clips):
         if i < len(asset_ids):
-            clip.assign_asset(asset_ids[i])
+            asset_id = asset_ids[i]
+            start_time = _calc_random_start_time(asset_id, clip.duration, asset_durations)
+            clip.assign_asset(asset_id, start_time=start_time)
 
 
 def _distribute_voice_pip(
     clips: List[EditPlanClip],
     asset_ids: List[str],
+    asset_durations: dict[str, float] | None = None,
 ) -> None:
     """VOICE_PIP: 第1个→background, 第2个→corner_voice, 其余→b_roll."""
     bg_clips = [c for c in clips if c.clip_type == "background"]
@@ -113,19 +136,61 @@ def _distribute_voice_pip(
 
     # 第1个 → background
     if idx < len(asset_ids) and bg_clips:
-        bg_clips[0].assign_asset(asset_ids[idx])
+        asset_id = asset_ids[idx]
+        start_time = _calc_random_start_time(asset_id, bg_clips[0].duration, asset_durations)
+        bg_clips[0].assign_asset(asset_id, start_time=start_time)
         idx += 1
 
     # 第2个 → corner_voice
     if idx < len(asset_ids) and voice_clips:
-        voice_clips[0].assign_asset(asset_ids[idx])
+        asset_id = asset_ids[idx]
+        start_time = _calc_random_start_time(asset_id, voice_clips[0].duration, asset_durations)
+        voice_clips[0].assign_asset(asset_id, start_time=start_time)
         idx += 1
 
     # 剩余 → b_roll clips
     remaining = asset_ids[idx:]
     for i, clip in enumerate(broll_clips):
         if i < len(remaining):
-            clip.assign_asset(remaining[i])
+            asset_id = remaining[i]
+            start_time = _calc_random_start_time(asset_id, clip.duration, asset_durations)
+            clip.assign_asset(asset_id, start_time=start_time)
+
+
+# ── 随机 start_time 计算 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+
+def _calc_random_start_time(
+    asset_id: str,
+    clip_duration: float,
+    asset_durations: dict[str, float] | None,
+) -> float | None:
+    """计算随机 start_time.
+
+    在素材总时长范围内随机取点，确保 clip_duration 不超出素材边界。
+    如果 asset_durations 为 None 或素材不在其中，返回 None（使用默认 0.0）。
+
+    Args:
+        asset_id: 素材 ID
+        clip_duration: 片段时长（秒）
+        asset_durations: 素材 ID -> 时长映射
+
+    Returns:
+        随机 start_time 或 None
+    """
+    if asset_durations is None:
+        return None
+
+    total_duration = asset_durations.get(asset_id)
+    if total_duration is None or total_duration <= 0:
+        return None
+
+    # 最大起始点 = 素材总时长 - 片段时长
+    max_start = max(0.0, total_duration - clip_duration)
+    if max_start <= 0:
+        return 0.0
+
+    return random.uniform(0.0, max_start)
 
 
 # ── clip_type 映射 ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
diff --git a/tests/unit/test_1256_random_asset_selection.py b/tests/unit/test_1256_random_asset_selection.py
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..76514b7c7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/unit/test_1256_random_asset_selection.py
@@ -0,0 +1,200 @@
+"""Tests for #1256: random asset selection and random start_time in preview generation."""
+
+from unittest.mock import MagicMock
+
+import pytest
+
+from packages.domain.edit_plan_clip import EditPlanClip
+from packages.domain.plan_generator_utils import (
+    _calc_random_start_time,
+    distribute_assets,
+)
+
+
+class TestAssignAssetWithStartTime:
+    """Test assign_asset() with optional start_time parameter."""
+
+    def test_assign_asset_without_start_time(self):
+        """Backward compatible: assign_asset without start_time keeps default 0.0"""
+        clip = EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=1, duration=5.0)
+        clip.assign_asset("asset1")
+        assert clip.asset_id == "asset1"
+        assert clip.start_time == 0.0
+
+    def test_assign_asset_with_valid_start_time(self):
+        """assign_asset with valid start_time sets it correctly"""
+        clip = EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=1, duration=5.0)
+        clip.assign_asset("asset1", start_time=3.5)
+        assert clip.asset_id == "asset1"
+        assert clip.start_time == 3.5
+
+    def test_assign_asset_with_zero_start_time(self):
+        """assign_asset with start_time=0.0 sets it to 0.0"""
+        clip = EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=1, duration=5.0, start_time=5.0)
+        clip.assign_asset("asset1", start_time=0.0)
+        assert clip.start_time == 0.0
+
+    def test_assign_asset_with_none_start_time(self):
+        """assign_asset with start_time=None keeps existing start_time"""
+        clip = EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=1, duration=5.0, start_time=2.0)
+        clip.assign_asset("asset1", start_time=None)
+        assert clip.start_time == 2.0  # unchanged
+
+    def test_assign_asset_with_negative_start_time(self):
+        """assign_asset with negative start_time is ignored"""
+        clip = EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=1, duration=5.0, start_time=2.0)
+        clip.assign_asset("asset1", start_time=-1.0)
+        assert clip.start_time == 2.0  # unchanged, negative ignored
+
+
+class TestCalcRandomStartTime:
+    """Test _calc_random_start_time helper function."""
+
+    def test_returns_none_when_no_durations(self):
+        """Returns None when asset_durations is None"""
+        result = _calc_random_start_time("asset1", 5.0, None)
+        assert result is None
+
+    def test_returns_none_when_asset_not_in_durations(self):
+        """Returns None when asset_id not in durations dict"""
+        result = _calc_random_start_time("asset1", 5.0, {"other": 30.0})
+        assert result is None
+
+    def test_returns_zero_when_duration_too_short(self):
+        """Returns 0.0 when asset duration <= clip duration"""
+        result = _calc_random_start_time("asset1", 10.0, {"asset1": 5.0})
+        assert result == 0.0
+
+    def test_returns_valid_random_start_time(self):
+        """Returns start_time within valid range"""
+        import random
+
+        random.seed(42)
+        result = _calc_random_start_time("asset1", 5.0, {"asset1": 30.0})
+        # max_start = 30.0 - 5.0 = 25.0
+        assert 0.0 <= result <= 25.0
+
+    def test_returns_zero_when_duration_zero(self):
+        """Returns None when asset duration is 0"""
+        result = _calc_random_start_time("asset1", 5.0, {"asset1": 0.0})
+        assert result is None
+
+
+class TestDistributeAssetsRandom:
+    """Test distribute_assets() with random_selection parameter."""
+
+    def test_one_take_without_random(self):
+        """ONE_TAKE without random: assets assigned in order"""
+        clips = [EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=i, duration=5.0) for i in range(3)]
+        assets = ["a1", "a2", "a3", "a4"]
+        distribute_assets(clips, assets, "one_take", random_selection=False)
+
+        assert clips[0].asset_id == "a1"
+        assert clips[1].asset_id == "a2"
+        assert clips[2].asset_id == "a3"
+
+    def test_one_take_with_random(self):
+        """ONE_TAKE with random: assets assigned in random order"""
+        clips = [EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=i, duration=5.0) for i in range(3)]
+        assets = ["a1", "a2", "a3", "a4"]
+
+        # Run multiple times to verify randomness
+        results = set()
+        for _ in range(10):
+            distribute_assets(clips, assets, "one_take", random_selection=True)
+            results.add(tuple(c.asset_id for c in clips))
+
+        # Should have multiple different orderings
+        assert len(results) > 1, "Random selection should produce different orderings"
+
+    def test_with_asset_durations_sets_start_time(self):
+        """distribute_assets with asset_durations sets random start_time"""
+        clips = [EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=0, duration=5.0)]
+        durations = {"a1": 30.0}
+        distribute_assets(clips, ["a1"], "one_take", asset_durations=durations)
+
+        assert clips[0].asset_id == "a1"
+        # start_time should be set (0 <= start_time <= 25.0)
+        assert 0.0 <= clips[0].start_time <= 25.0
+
+    def test_pip_mode_with_random(self):
+        """PIP mode with random selection works correctly"""
+        clips = [
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=0, duration=5.0),
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="overlay", order=1, duration=5.0),
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="overlay", order=2, duration=5.0),
+        ]
+        assets = ["a1", "a2", "a3"]
+        distribute_assets(clips, assets, "pip", random_selection=True)
+
+        # All clips should have assets assigned
+        assert clips[0].asset_id
+        assert clips[1].asset_id
+        assert clips[2].asset_id
+
+    def test_voice_pip_mode_with_random(self):
+        """VOICE_PIP mode with random selection works correctly"""
+        clips = [
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="background", order=0, duration=5.0),
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="corner_voice", order=1, duration=5.0),
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="b_roll", order=2, duration=5.0),
+        ]
+        assets = ["a1", "a2", "a3"]
+        durations = {"a1": 30.0, "a2": 25.0, "a3": 20.0}
+        distribute_assets(clips, assets, "voice_pip", random_selection=True, asset_durations=durations)
+
+        # All clips should have assets and start_times
+        for clip in clips:
+            assert clip.asset_id
+            assert 0.0 <= clip.start_time <= 25.0  # max_start = duration - clip_duration
+
+    def test_does_not_modify_original_list(self):
+        """random_selection should not modify the original asset_ids list"""
+        clips = [EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=0, duration=5.0)]
+        assets = ["a1", "a2", "a3"]
+        original = list(assets)
+        distribute_assets(clips, assets, "one_take", random_selection=True)
+
+        assert assets == original, "Original asset_ids list should not be modified"
+
+
+class TestDistributeAssetsBackwardCompatible:
+    """Ensure backward compatibility - existing calls without new params still work."""
+
+    def test_distribute_assets_default_params(self):
+        """distribute_assets works with just required params"""
+        clips = [
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=0, duration=5.0),
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=1, duration=5.0),
+        ]
+        distribute_assets(clips, ["a1", "a2"], "one_take")
+
+        assert clips[0].asset_id == "a1"
+        assert clips[1].asset_id == "a2"
+        assert clips[0].start_time == 0.0  # default
+
+    def test_all_modes_work_without_new_params(self):
+        """All editing modes work without random_selection/asset_durations"""
+        # one_take / voice_over: use main clips
+        for mode in ["one_take", "voice_over"]:
+            clips = [
+                EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=0, duration=5.0),
+            ]
+            distribute_assets(clips, ["a1"], mode)
+            assert clips[0].asset_id == "a1"
+
+        # pip: main + overlay
+        clips = [
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="main", order=0, duration=5.0),
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="overlay", order=1, duration=5.0),
+        ]
+        distribute_assets(clips, ["a1"], "pip")
+        assert clips[0].asset_id == "a1"  # first asset goes to main
+
+        # voice_pip: background + corner_voice + b_roll
+        clips = [
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="background", order=0, duration=5.0),
+            EditPlanClip.create(plan_id="p1", clip_type="corner_voice", order=1, duration=5.0),
+        ]
+        distribute_assets(clips, ["a1"], "voice_pip")
+        assert clips[0].asset_id == "a1"  # first asset goes to background