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Mac edition · 49 shortcuts
Adobe After Effects Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Adobe After Effects shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All Adobe After Effects keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 49 Adobe After Effects keyboard shortcuts for Mac, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Layers 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Duplicate Layer | ⌘D |
| Pre-compose | ⌘⇧C |
| New Solid Layer | ⌘Y |
| Split Layer | ⌘⇧D |
| Select All Layers | ⌘A |
| New Null Object | ⌘⌥⇧Y |
| New Adjustment Layer | ⌘⌥Y |
| Solo Selected Layers | ⌘⇧V |
| Lock Selected Layers | ⌘L |
| Bring Layer to Front | ⌘⇧] |
| Send Layer to Back | ⌘⇧[ |
Keyframes 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Reveal Position | P |
| Reveal Scale | S |
| Reveal Rotation | R |
| Reveal Opacity | T |
| Easy Ease | F9 |
| Reveal Anchor Point | A |
| Reveal Animated Properties | U |
| Reveal Modified Properties | UthenU |
| Set Keyframe at Current Time | ⌥⇧P |
| Easy Ease In | ⇧F9 |
| Easy Ease Out | ⌘⇧F9 |
Timeline 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Go to Start of Composition | ↖ |
| Go to End of Composition | ↘ |
| Go Forward One Frame | ⌘→ |
| Go Back One Frame | ⌘← |
| Set Work Area Start to Playhead | B |
| Set Work Area End to Playhead | N |
| Trim Comp to Work Area | ⌘⇧X |
Tools 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | V |
| Hand Tool | H |
| Pen Tool | G |
| Type Tool | ⌘T |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
| Rotation Tool | W |
| Pan Behind (Anchor Point) Tool | Y |
Composition 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Composition | ⌘N |
| Save Project | ⌘S |
| Composition Settings | ⌘K |
| Add to Render Queue | ⌘M |
| Add to Adobe Media Encoder Queue | ⌘⌥M |
| Open Project | ⌘O |
View 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In (Composition) | . |
| Zoom Out (Composition) | , |
| Fit Composition to Window | ⇧/ |
| Resolution / Down Sample to Full | ⌘J |
Preview 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Preview (Play / Stop) | ␣ |
| RAM Preview (Numpad) | 0 |
| Mute Audio During Preview | . |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Adobe After Effects shortcut?
- Adobe After Effects has 49 keyboard shortcuts in total — 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 separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Adobe After Effects product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Adobe After Effects. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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