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Mac edition · 44 shortcuts
iMovie Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential iMovie shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All iMovie keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 44 iMovie 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.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Editing 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Divide Clip at Playhead (Split) | ⌘B |
| Add Selection to Movie | E |
| Delete Selection / Reject | ⌦ |
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Select All Clips | ⌘A |
| Select Entire Clip | X |
| Connect Selection at Playhead | Q |
| Insert Selection at Playhead | W |
| Cut Selected Frames | ⌘X |
| Copy Selected Frames | ⌘C |
| Paste Selected Frames | ⌘/ |
| Trim Clip to Selected Range | ⌥/ |
| Redo | ⇧⌘Z |
| Deselect All Clips | ⇧⌘A |
| Enhance Video and Audio | ⇧⌘E |
Playback 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play from Playhead | ␣ |
| Play Selection | / |
| Move Playhead One Frame Forward | → |
| Move Playhead One Frame Backward | ← |
| Play Selection from Beginning | \ |
| Play Full Screen | ⇧⌘F |
| Jump to Next Clip | ↓ |
| Jump to Beginning / Previous Clip | ↑ |
| Exit Full Screen | ⎋ |
| Loop Playback | ⌘L |
View 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show My Media in Browser | ⌘1 |
| Show Audio in Browser | ⌘2 |
| Show Titles in Browser | ⌘3 |
| Show Transitions in Browser | ⌘6 |
| Show / Hide Libraries List | ⇧⌘1 |
Clips 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Clip Trimmer | ⌘\ |
| Open / Close Precision Editor | ⌘/ |
| Rate Selection as Favorite | F |
| Show Cinematic Editor | ⌥⌘F |
Audio 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Detach Audio from Clip | ⌥⌘B |
| Open Voiceover Controls | V |
| Mute Audio in Clip | ⇧⌘M |
| Toggle Audio While Skimming | ⇧S |
Project 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Import Media | ⌘I |
| New Movie Project | ⌘N |
| Move to Trash | ⌘⌦ |
| Open Settings | ⌘, |
Adjustments 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Paste All Adjustments | ⌥⌘V |
| Paste Video Effect | ⌥⌘L |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every iMovie shortcut?
- iMovie has 44 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 iMovie product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by iMovie. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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