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Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics editor for creating scalable illustrations, logos, and diagrams using SVG. Mastering its shortcuts lets you switch tools, edit nodes, and transform objects without constant trips to the menus.

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All Inkscape keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

Layout
Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
⇪
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
↩
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
⌃
⌘
⌥
Space
⌥
⌘
⌃
↑
←
↓
→

+ 5 more controls in the table below

45 shortcuts

Edit 9

Action Shortcut
Undo ⌘Z
Redo ⇧⌘Z
Copy ⌘C
Paste ⌘V
Cut ⌘X
Duplicate ⌘D
Select all in current layer ⌘A
Paste in place ⌥⌘V
Delete selection ⌦

Object 8

Action Shortcut
Group objects ⌘G
Ungroup ⇧⌘G
Fill and Stroke dialog ⇧⌘F
Align and Distribute dialog ⇧⌘A
Raise to top ↖
Lower to bottom ↘
Flip horizontally H
Flip vertically V

Tools 7

Action Shortcut
Selection tool F1
Node editor tool N
Rectangle tool R
Ellipse / circle tool E
Bezier / pen tool B
Text tool T
Pencil (freehand) tool P

File 7

Action Shortcut
Save ⌘S
Open document ⌘O
New document ⌘N
Export to PNG ⇧⌘E
Save as ⇧⌘S
Import bitmap or SVG ⌘I
Quit Inkscape ⌘Q

Path 6

Action Shortcut
Object to path ⇧⌘C
Union ⌘+
Difference ⌘−
Stroke to path ⌥⌘C
Combine paths ⌘K
Simplify path ⌘L

Zoom 5

Action Shortcut
Zoom in +
Zoom out −
Zoom to page 5
Zoom to selection 3
Zoom 1:1 1

View 3

Action Shortcut
XML editor ⇧⌘X
Layers dialog ⇧⌘L
Toggle fullscreen F11

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INKSCAPEKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 451Zoom 1:123Zoom to s…45Zoom to p…67890Q⌘Quit Inksc…WEEllipse / cir…RRectangle…TText toolYUI⌘Import bit…O⌘Open docu…PPencil (fre…A⌘Select all i…S⌘SaveD⌘DuplicateF⇧ ⌘Fill and Str…G⌘Group obje…HFlip horizo…JK⌘Combine p…L⇧ ⌘Layers dial…Z⌘UndoX⌘CutC⌘CopyV⌘PasteBBezier / pe…NNode edito…MMORE SHORTCUTSSelection toolF1Redo⇧⌘ZUngroup⇧⌘GNew document⌘NExport to PNG⇧⌘EAlign and Distrib…⇧⌘AObject to path⇧⌘CUnion⌘+Difference⌘−Zoom in+Zoom out−Save as⇧⌘SPaste in place⌥⌘VDelete selection⌦Raise to top↖Lower to bottom↘Flip verticallyVStroke to path⌥⌘CXML editor⇧⌘XSimplify path⌘LToggle fullscreenF11shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH INKSCAPE · MAC
FILESave⌘SOpen document⌘ONew document⌘NExport to PNG⇧⌘ESave as⇧⌘SImport bitmap or SVG⌘IQuit Inkscape⌘QPATHObject to path⇧⌘CUnion⌘+Difference⌘−Stroke to path⌥⌘CCombine paths⌘KSimplify path⌘LVIEWXML editor⇧⌘XLayers dialog⇧⌘LToggle fullscreenF11EDITUndo⌘ZRedo⇧⌘ZCopy⌘CPaste⌘VCut⌘XDuplicate⌘DSelect all in current layer⌘APaste in place⌥⌘VDelete selection⌦ZOOMZoom in+Zoom out−Zoom to page5Zoom to selection3Zoom 1:11TOOLSSelection toolF1Node editor toolNRectangle toolREllipse / circle toolEBezier / pen toolBText toolTPencil (freehand) toolPOBJECTGroup objects⌘GUngroup⇧⌘GFill and Stroke dialog⇧⌘FAlign and Distribute dialog⇧⌘ARaise to top↖Lower to bottom↘Flip horizontallyHFlip verticallyVInkscapeKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 45BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH INKSCAPE · MAC
FILE07Save⌘SOpen document⌘ONew document⌘NExport to PNG⇧⌘ESave as⇧⌘SImport bitmap or SVG⌘IQuit Inkscape⌘QPATH06Object to path⇧⌘CUnion⌘+Difference⌘−Stroke to path⌥⌘CCombine paths⌘KSimplify path⌘LVIEW03XML editor⇧⌘XLayers dialog⇧⌘LToggle fullscreenF11EDIT09Undo⌘ZRedo⇧⌘ZCopy⌘CPaste⌘VCut⌘XDuplicate⌘DSelect all in current la…⌘APaste in place⌥⌘VDelete selection⌦ZOOM05Zoom in+Zoom out−Zoom to page5Zoom to selection3Zoom 1:11TOOLS07Selection toolF1Node editor toolNRectangle toolREllipse / circle toolEBezier / pen toolBText toolTPencil (freehand) toolPOBJECT08Group objects⌘GUngroup⇧⌘GFill and Stroke dialog⇧⌘FAlign and Distribute dia…⇧⌘ARaise to top↖Lower to bottom↘Flip horizontallyHFlip verticallyVInkscapeKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 45BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH INKSCAPE · MAC
INKSCAPE · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSMac · 7 SETS · No.01INKSCAPETOTAL45SHORTCUTSFOR MAC · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSFILE07EDIT09TOOLS07OBJECT08PATH06ZOOM05VIEW03REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comSave⌘SOpen document⌘ONew document⌘NExport to PNG⇧⌘ESave as⇧⌘SImport bitmap or SVG⌘IQuit Inkscape⌘QUndo⌘ZRedo⇧⌘ZCopy⌘CPaste⌘VCut⌘XDuplicate⌘DSelect all in current layer⌘APaste in place⌥⌘VDelete selection⌦Selection toolF1Node editor toolNRectangle toolREllipse / circle toolEBezier / pen toolBText toolTPencil (freehand) toolPGroup objects⌘GUngroup⇧⌘GFill and Stroke dialog⇧⌘FAlign and Distribute dialog⇧⌘ARaise to top↖Lower to bottom↘Flip horizontallyHFlip verticallyVObject to path⇧⌘CUnion⌘+Difference⌘−Stroke to path⌥⌘CCombine paths⌘KSimplify path⌘LZoom in+Zoom out−Zoom to page5Zoom to selection3Zoom 1:11XML editor⇧⌘XLayers dialog⇧⌘LToggle fullscreenF11

Mac edition · 45 shortcuts

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Inkscape shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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Free PNG is web-resolution & watermarked.

Customise this poster Pick the shortcuts, restyle the colours — download free. Get the framed-quality print Full 300 DPI, print-ready — at home or shipped to your door.

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Inkscape shortcut?
Inkscape has 45 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
Is this an official Inkscape product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Inkscape. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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