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KDENLIVEKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 42 ESSENTIAL1234567890QWERCut ClipTYUMix Clip…ISet Zone…OSet Zone…PASelect A…SSave Pro…DFGAdd / Re…HJRewind (…KPause (S…LForward …ZUndoXRazor To…CCopyVPasteBOverwrit…NNew Proj…MSpacer T…MORE SHORTCUTSPlay / StopRedoZRenderForward One F…Rewind One Fr…Selection ToolSOpen ProjectOCutXInsert Clip Z…VSave Project …SGo to Project…Go to Project…Play ZoneExtract Timel…XLift Timeline…ZGroup ClipsGGo to Next Gu…Go to Previou…Zoom In+Zoom OutLoop ZoneUngroup ClipsGInsert Zone i…IAdd SubtitleSToggle Track …Lshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDENLIVE · MAC
Isometric
FILESave ProjectSRenderNew ProjectNOpen ProjectOSave Project AsSTOOLSSelection ToolSRazor ToolXSpacer ToolMMultitrack ViewF12Configure Keyboard Shortc…,CLIPSInsert Zone in Project BinIEDITINGUndoZRedoZSet Zone InISet Zone OutOCutXCopyCPasteVInsert Clip Zone in Timel…VOverwrite Clip Zone in Ti…BSelect AllAAdd SubtitleSMARKERSAdd / Remove GuideGGo to Next GuideGo to Previous GuidePLAYBACKPlay / StopPause (Shuttle Stop)KRewind (Shuttle Reverse)JForward (Shuttle Forward)LForward One FrameRewind One FrameGo to Project StartGo to Project EndPlay ZoneLoop ZoneTIMELINECut ClipRExtract Timeline ZoneXLift Timeline ZoneZGroup ClipsGMix Clips (Transition)UZoom In+Zoom OutUngroup ClipsGToggle Track LockLKdenliveKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 44BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDENLIVE · MAC
Typewriter
FILE05Save ProjectSRenderNew ProjectNOpen ProjectOSave Project AsSTOOLS05Selection ToolSRazor ToolXSpacer ToolMMultitrack ViewF12Configure Keyboard Shortc…,CLIPS01Insert Zone in Project BinIEDITING11UndoZRedoZSet Zone InISet Zone OutOCutXCopyCPasteVInsert Clip Zone in Timel…VOverwrite Clip Zone in Ti…BSelect AllAAdd SubtitleSMARKERS03Add / Remove GuideGGo to Next GuideGo to Previous GuidePLAYBACK10Play / StopPause (Shuttle Stop)KRewind (Shuttle Reverse)JForward (Shuttle Forward)LForward One FrameRewind One FrameGo to Project StartGo to Project EndPlay ZoneLoop ZoneTIMELINE09Cut ClipRExtract Timeline ZoneXLift Timeline ZoneZGroup ClipsGMix Clips (Transition)UZoom In+Zoom OutUngroup ClipsGToggle Track LockLKdenliveKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 44BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDENLIVE · MAC

Mac edition · 44 shortcuts

Kdenlive Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

Edition Apple Mac Windows Windows

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A printable Kdenlive shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.

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Choose your shortcuts, add missing ones, tune the colours — then download a free PNG, or get the print-ready PDF.

KDENLIVEKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 42 ESSENTIAL1234567890QWERCut ClipTYUMix Clip…ISet Zone…OSet Zone…PASelect A…SSave Pro…DFGAdd / Re…HJRewind (…KPause (S…LForward …ZUndoXRazor To…CCopyVPasteBOverwrit…NNew Proj…MSpacer T…MORE SHORTCUTSPlay / StopRedoZRenderForward One F…Rewind One Fr…Selection ToolSOpen ProjectOCutXInsert Clip Z…VSave Project …SGo to Project…Go to Project…Play ZoneExtract Timel…XLift Timeline…ZGroup ClipsGGo to Next Gu…Go to Previou…Zoom In+Zoom OutLoop ZoneUngroup ClipsGInsert Zone i…IAdd SubtitleSToggle Track …Lshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH KDENLIVE · MAC

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Kdenlive keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

The complete list of 44 Kdenlive 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.

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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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Kdenlive shortcut?
Kdenlive 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 Kdenlive product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kdenlive. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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