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VLCKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 401234567890QWENext Fra…RRepeatTYAdd MediaUIOOpenPPrev ChapARatioSStopDDeinterl…FFullscre…GSub +HSub -JSub TrackKAudio +LPlaylistZZoomXCCropVSubsBAudio TrkNNext ChapMMuteMORE SHORTCUTSPlayVol +Vol -Fwd 10sBack 10sFwd 1mBack 1mSpeed +=Speed -Fwd 5mBack 5mSave PLSLoopLExit FSEffectsEControlsHMinimizeMSidebarPUI Zoom +=UI Zoom -shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH VLC · MAC
Isometric
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Typewriter
VOLUME03Vol +Vol -MuteMSUBTITLES06SubsVAudio TrkBSub TrackJSub +GSub -HAudio +KINTERFACE05ControlsHMinimizeMSidebarPUI Zoom +=UI Zoom -NAVIGATION08Fwd 10sBack 10sFwd 1mBack 1mFwd 5mBack 5mNext ChapNPrev ChapPVIDEO05RatioACropCZoomZEffectsEDeinterlaceDPLAYBACK07PlayStopSFullscreenFNext FrameESpeed +=Speed -Exit FSPLAYLIST06PlaylistLOpenOAdd MediaYSave PLSRepeatRLoopLVLCKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH VLC · MAC

Mac edition · 40 shortcuts

VLC Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

Edition Apple Mac Windows Windows

Poster coming soon

A printable VLC 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.

Want it? Get notified the moment the VLC poster is ready.

Make your own

Generate this poster

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

VLCKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · MAC · 401234567890QWENext Fra…RRepeatTYAdd MediaUIOOpenPPrev ChapARatioSStopDDeinterl…FFullscre…GSub +HSub -JSub TrackKAudio +LPlaylistZZoomXCCropVSubsBAudio TrkNNext ChapMMuteMORE SHORTCUTSPlayVol +Vol -Fwd 10sBack 10sFwd 1mBack 1mSpeed +=Speed -Fwd 5mBack 5mSave PLSLoopLExit FSEffectsEControlsHMinimizeMSidebarPUI Zoom +=UI Zoom -shortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH VLC · MAC

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

All VLC keyboard shortcuts (Mac)

The complete list of 40 VLC 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.

Navigation 8

Action Shortcut
Jump Forward 10s
Jump Back 10s
Jump Forward 1min
Jump Back 1min
Jump Forward 5min
Jump Back 5min
Next Chapter N
Previous Chapter P

Playback 7

Action Shortcut
Play / Pause
Stop S
Fullscreen F
Next Frame E
Speed Up =
Speed Down
Exit Fullscreen

Subtitles 6

Action Shortcut
Toggle Subtitles V
Cycle Audio Track B
Cycle Subtitle Track J
Subtitle Delay + G
Subtitle Delay - H
Audio Sync + K

Playlist 6

Action Shortcut
Show Playlist L
Open Media O
Add to Playlist Y
Save Playlist S
Repeat R
Loop L

Video 5

Action Shortcut
Aspect Ratio A
Crop C
Zoom Z
Adjust Effects E
Deinterlace D

Interface 5

Action Shortcut
Hide Controls H
Minimize M
Show Sidebar P
Zoom In UI =
Zoom Out UI

Volume 3

Action Shortcut
Volume Up
Volume Down
Mute M

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

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every VLC shortcut?
VLC has 40 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 VLC product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by VLC. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
For app makers

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