Kdenlive is a free, open-source video editor with multi-track timelines, effects, and transitions for nonlinear editing. Its shortcuts accelerate cutting, trimming, and playback so you spend less time hunting through menus.
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All Kdenlive keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
44 shortcuts
Editing 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Set Zone In | I |
| Set Zone Out | O |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Insert Clip Zone in Timeline | V |
| Overwrite Clip Zone in Timeline | B |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Add Subtitle | ⇧S |
Playback 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Stop | ␣ |
| Pause (Shuttle Stop) | K |
| Rewind (Shuttle Reverse) | J |
| Forward (Shuttle Forward) | L |
| Forward One Frame | → |
| Rewind One Frame | ← |
| Go to Project Start | ⌘↖ |
| Go to Project End | ⌘↘ |
| Play Zone | ⌘␣ |
| Loop Zone | ⌘⇧␣ |
Timeline 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Cut Clip | ⇧R |
| Extract Timeline Zone | ⇧X |
| Lift Timeline Zone | Z |
| Group Clips | ⌘G |
| Mix Clips (Transition) | U |
| Zoom In | ⌘+ |
| Zoom Out | ⌘− |
| Ungroup Clips | ⌘⇧G |
| Toggle Track Lock | ⇧L |
File 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save Project | ⌘S |
| Render | ⌘↵ |
| New Project | ⌘N |
| Open Project | ⌘O |
| Save Project As | ⌘⇧S |
Tools 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | S |
| Razor Tool | X |
| Spacer Tool | M |
| Multitrack View | F12 |
| Configure Keyboard Shortcuts | ⌘⌥, |
Markers 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add / Remove Guide | G |
| Go to Next Guide | ⌘→ |
| Go to Previous Guide | ⌘← |
Clips 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Zone in Project Bin | ⌘I |
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