Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts. Playback, editing, markers, and audio shortcuts for video editors.

30
Shortcuts
4
Categories
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Playback & Navigation12

Space
Play/Pause
Start or pause timeline playback.
L
Play Forward (Fast)
Press repeatedly to increase playback speed 2x, 4x, 8x.
J
Play Backward
Press repeatedly to rewind at increasing speed.
K
Stop
Stop playback.
Left
1 Frame Back
Move the playhead back 1 frame.
Right
1 Frame Forward
Move the playhead forward 1 frame.
Shift+Left
10 Frames Back
Move the playhead back 10 frames.
Shift+Right
10 Frames Forward
Move the playhead forward 10 frames.
Home
Go to Start
Jump to the beginning of the timeline.
End
Go to End
Jump to the end of the timeline.
Up
Previous Clip
Move to the previous clip in the timeline.
Down
Next Clip
Move to the next clip in the timeline.

Editing8

Cmd+Z
Undo
Undo the last action.
Delete
Ripple Delete
Delete the clip and close the gap.
Shift+Delete
Gap Delete
Delete the clip leaving a gap.
B
Blade Tool
Cut clips in the timeline.
Cmd+B
Cut at Playhead
Cut the clip at the current playhead position.
T
Trim Tool
Precisely trim clip edges.
A
Select Tool
Switch to the default select tool.
R
Range Selection Tool
Select a specific range in the timeline.

Markers & In/Out4

I
Set In Point
Set the current position as the In point.
O
Set Out Point
Set the current position as the Out point.
M
Add Marker
Add a marker at the current playhead position.
X
Set Clip Range
Set the clip or selection as In/Out range.

Audio & Effects6

Cmd++
Zoom In Timeline
Zoom in on the timeline.
Cmd+-
Zoom Out Timeline
Zoom out on the timeline.
Shift+Z
Fit Timeline to Window
Fit the entire timeline into view.
Cmd+4
Toggle Inspector
Open or close the Inspector panel.
Cmd+5
Effects Browser
Open or close the Effects Browser.
Cmd+E
Export
Open the Share/Export dialog.
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