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Windows edition · 40 shortcuts

VLC Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

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

Edition
Apple Mac Windows Windows

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.

Official:Official site

All VLC keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

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Esc
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
F11
F12
`
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
-
=
⌫ Back
Tab
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
[
]
\
Caps
A
S
D
F
G
H
J
K
L
;
'
Enter ⏎
Shift
Z
X
C
V
B
N
M
,
.
/
Shift
Ctrl
Win
Alt
Space
Alt
Win
Menu
Ctrl
↑
←
↓
→

Navigation 8

Action Shortcut
Jump Forward 10s RIGHT
Jump Back 10s LEFT
Jump Forward 1min CtrlRIGHT
Jump Back 1min CtrlLEFT
Jump Forward 5min AltRIGHT
Jump Back 5min AltLEFT
Next Chapter N
Previous Chapter P

Playback 7

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

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 CtrlL
Open Media CtrlO
Add to Playlist CtrlY
Save Playlist CtrlS
Repeat R
Loop L

Video 5

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

Interface 5

Action Shortcut
Hide Controls CtrlH
Minimize CtrlM
Show Sidebar CtrlP
Zoom In UI Ctrl=
Zoom Out UI Ctrl−

Volume 3

Action Shortcut
Volume Up CtrlUP
Volume Down CtrlDOWN
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 Windows 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.
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