OpenShot is a free, open-source video editor that handles trimming, transitions, titles, and layered tracks on a friendly timeline. Mastering its shortcuts makes cutting clips, adding markers, and previewing edits far quicker than navigating menus.
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All OpenShot keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 4 more controls in the table below
+ 4 more controls in the table below
46 shortcuts
Timeline 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Track | ⌘Y |
| Snapping Toggle | S |
| Zoom In | = |
| Zoom Out | − |
| Nudge Left (1 Frame) | ⌘← |
| Nudge Right (1 Frame) | ⌘→ |
| Center on Playhead | ⇧C |
| Zoom to Timeline | \ |
| Nudge Left (5 Frames) | ⇧⌘← |
| Nudge Right (5 Frames) | ⇧⌘→ |
| Add to Timeline | ⌘⌥A |
Editing 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Delete Item | ⌦ |
| Delete Item (Ripple) | ⇧⌦ |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Properties | U |
| Select None | ⌘⇧A |
Tools 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Razor Toggle | C |
| Slice Selected: Keep Both Sides | ⌘K |
| Slice Selected: Keep Left Side | ⌘J |
| Slice Selected: Keep Right Side | ⌘L |
| Slice All: Keep Both Sides | ⌘⇧K |
| Add Title | ⌘T |
| Insert Keyframe | ⌥⇧K |
| Animated Title | ⌘⇧T |
Playback 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause Toggle | ␣ |
| Next Frame | → |
| Previous Frame | ← |
| Fast Forward | L |
| Rewind | J |
| Jump To Start | ↖ |
| Jump To End | ↘ |
File 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save Project | ⌘S |
| Export Video | ⌘E |
| Open Project | ⌘O |
| Import Files | ⌘I |
| New Project | ⌘N |
| Save Project As | ⌘⇧S |
| Preferences | ⌘P |
Markers 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Marker | M |
| Next Marker | ⇧M |
| Previous Marker | ⌘⇧M |
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