ShortcutPosters
Promote Request an app

OpenShot Keyboard shortcuts

Get the poster

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.

Official:Official site

All OpenShot keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

Layout
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→

+ 4 more controls in the table below

46 shortcuts

Timeline 11

Action Shortcut
Add Track CtrlY
Snapping Toggle S
Zoom In =
Zoom Out −
Nudge Left (1 Frame) CtrlLEFT
Nudge Right (1 Frame) CtrlRIGHT
Center on Playhead ShiftC
Zoom to Timeline \
Nudge Left (5 Frames) ShiftCtrlLEFT
Nudge Right (5 Frames) ShiftCtrlRIGHT
Add to Timeline CtrlAltA

Editing 10

Action Shortcut
Undo CtrlZ
Redo CtrlShiftZ
Cut CtrlX
Copy CtrlC
Paste CtrlV
Delete Item Del
Delete Item (Ripple) ShiftDel
Select All CtrlA
Properties U
Select None CtrlShiftA

Tools 8

Action Shortcut
Razor Toggle C
Slice Selected: Keep Both Sides CtrlK
Slice Selected: Keep Left Side CtrlJ
Slice Selected: Keep Right Side CtrlL
Slice All: Keep Both Sides CtrlShiftK
Add Title CtrlT
Insert Keyframe AltShiftK
Animated Title CtrlShiftT

Playback 7

Action Shortcut
Play / Pause Toggle Space
Next Frame RIGHT
Previous Frame LEFT
Fast Forward L
Rewind J
Jump To Start Home
Jump To End End

File 7

Action Shortcut
Save Project CtrlS
Export Video CtrlE
Open Project CtrlO
Import Files CtrlI
New Project CtrlN
Save Project As CtrlShiftS
Preferences CtrlP

Markers 3

Action Shortcut
Add Marker M
Next Marker ShiftM
Previous Marker CtrlShiftM

Sourced from openshot.org Last verified

Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenShot. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

Get the OpenShot poster

4 art directions — pick one below, click to zoom & compare.

Layout
OPENSHOTKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 43 ESSENTIAL1234567890QWECtrlExport Vid…RTCtrlAdd TitleYCtrlAdd TrackUPropertiesICtrlImport FilesOCtrlOpen Proj…PCtrlPreferencesACtrlSelect AllSCtrlSave Proje…DFGHJRewindKCtrlSlice Selec…LFast Forwa…ZCtrlUndoXCtrlCutCCtrlCopyVCtrlPasteBNCtrlNew ProjectMAdd MarkerMORE SHORTCUTSPlay / Pause Tog…SpaceRedoCtrlShiftZNext FrameRIGHTPrevious FrameLEFTDelete ItemDelRazor ToggleCSnapping ToggleSZoom In=Zoom Out−Delete ItemShiftDelJump To StartHomeJump To EndEndNext MarkerShiftMPrevious MarkerCtrlShiftMNudge LeftCtrlLEFTNudge RightCtrlRIGHTSlice Selected: K…CtrlJSlice Selected: K…CtrlLSlice All: Keep B…CtrlShiftKInsert KeyframeAltShiftKSave Project AsCtrlShiftSCenter on Playh…ShiftCZoom to Timeline\Nudge LeftShiftCtrlLEFTNudge RightShiftCtrlRIGHTshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH OPENSHOT · WINDOWS
EDITINGUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDelete ItemDelDelete Item (Ripple)ShiftDelSelect AllCtrlAPropertiesUSelect NoneCtrlShiftATIMELINEAdd TrackCtrlYSnapping ToggleSZoom In=Zoom Out−Nudge Left (1 Frame)CtrlLEFTNudge Right (1 Frame)CtrlRIGHTCenter on PlayheadShiftCZoom to Timeline\Nudge Left (5 Frames)ShiftCtrlLEFTNudge Right (5 Frames)ShiftCtrlRIGHTAdd to TimelineCtrlAltAFILESave ProjectCtrlSExport VideoCtrlEOpen ProjectCtrlOImport FilesCtrlINew ProjectCtrlNSave Project AsCtrlShiftSPreferencesCtrlPMARKERSAdd MarkerMNext MarkerShiftMPrevious MarkerCtrlShiftMPLAYBACKPlay / Pause ToggleSpaceNext FrameRIGHTPrevious FrameLEFTFast ForwardLRewindJJump To StartHomeJump To EndEndTOOLSRazor ToggleCSlice Selected: Keep Both SidesCtrlKSlice Selected: Keep Left SideCtrlJSlice Selected: Keep Right SideCtrlLSlice All: Keep Both SidesCtrlShiftKAdd TitleCtrlTInsert KeyframeAltShiftKAnimated TitleCtrlShiftTOpenShotKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 46BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH OPENSHOT · WINDOWS
EDITING10UndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDelete ItemDelDelete Item (Ripple)ShiftDelSelect AllCtrlAPropertiesUSelect NoneCtrlShiftATIMELINE11Add TrackCtrlYSnapping ToggleSZoom In=Zoom Out−Nudge Left (1 Frame)CtrlLEFTNudge Right (1 Frame)CtrlRIGHTCenter on PlayheadShiftCZoom to Timeline\Nudge Left (5 Frames)ShiftCtrlLEFTNudge Right (5 Frames)ShiftCtrlRIGHTAdd to TimelineCtrlAltAFILE07Save ProjectCtrlSExport VideoCtrlEOpen ProjectCtrlOImport FilesCtrlINew ProjectCtrlNSave Project AsCtrlShiftSPreferencesCtrlPMARKERS03Add MarkerMNext MarkerShiftMPrevious MarkerCtrlShiftMPLAYBACK07Play / Pause ToggleSpaceNext FrameRIGHTPrevious FrameLEFTFast ForwardLRewindJJump To StartHomeJump To EndEndTOOLS08Razor ToggleCSlice Selected: Keep Both S…CtrlKSlice Selected: Keep Left S…CtrlJSlice Selected: Keep Right…CtrlLSlice All: Keep Both SidesCtrlShiftKAdd TitleCtrlTInsert KeyframeAltShiftKAnimated TitleCtrlShiftTOpenShotKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 46BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH OPENSHOT · WINDOWS
OPENSHOT · KEYBOARD SHORTCUTSWindows · 6 SETS · No.01OPENSHOTTOTAL46SHORTCUTSFOR WINDOWS · SHIPPED COMBOSSETSPLAYBACK07EDITING10FILE07MARKERS03TOOLS08TIMELINE11REF. EDITION · JAN 2026shortcutposters.comPlay / Pause ToggleSpaceNext FrameRIGHTPrevious FrameLEFTFast ForwardLRewindJJump To StartHomeJump To EndEndUndoCtrlZRedoCtrlShiftZCutCtrlXCopyCtrlCPasteCtrlVDelete ItemDelDelete Item (Ripple)ShiftDelSelect AllCtrlAPropertiesUSelect NoneCtrlShiftASave ProjectCtrlSExport VideoCtrlEOpen ProjectCtrlOImport FilesCtrlINew ProjectCtrlNSave Project AsCtrlShiftSPreferencesCtrlPAdd MarkerMNext MarkerShiftMPrevious MarkerCtrlShiftMRazor ToggleCSlice Selected: Keep Both SidesCtrlKSlice Selected: Keep Left SideCtrlJSlice Selected: Keep Right SideCtrlLSlice All: Keep Both SidesCtrlShiftKAdd TitleCtrlTInsert KeyframeAltShiftKAnimated TitleCtrlShiftTAdd TrackCtrlYSnapping ToggleSZoom In=Zoom Out−Nudge Left (1 Frame)CtrlLEFTNudge Right (1 Frame)CtrlRIGHTCenter on PlayheadShiftCZoom to Timeline\Nudge Left (5 Frames)ShiftCtrlLEFTNudge Right (5 Frames)ShiftCtrlRIGHTAdd to TimelineCtrlAltA

Windows edition · 46 shortcuts

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

Edition
Apple Mac Windows Windows

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 OpenShot shortcut?
OpenShot has 46 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — 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 Windows edition.
Is this an official OpenShot product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenShot. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Promote your app

Built an app with great keyboard shortcuts? Get it into the database — a free, searchable reference page, and an optional printable poster your power users will pin to the wall.

  • Free shortcut reference page
  • Indexed & searchable
  • Optional framed poster
Get your app featuredHow it works