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OpenShot Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

Mac edition · 46 shortcuts

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

Edition

Free PNG is web-resolution & lightly 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.

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.

All OpenShot keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

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⌫
Tab
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Y
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O
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⇪
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Shift
Z
X
C
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M
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Shift
⌃
⌘
⌥
Space
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⌘
⌃
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+ 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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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every OpenShot shortcut?
OpenShot has 46 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 macOS 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.

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