Ultimate Keyboard Shortcuts for Faster Video Editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)

Editing efficiently isn’t just about skill—it’s about speed. Mastering keyboard shortcuts can save hours of work. Below is a cheat sheet for Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve to help you edit like a pro.

1. Premiere Pro Shortcuts (Adobe)

Essential Editing Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut (Windows)	Shortcut (Mac)
Play/Pause	`Space`	`Space`
Cut (Razor Tool)	`C`	`C`
Select Tool	`V`	`V`
Ripple Delete	`Shift + Delete`	`Shift + Delete`
Add Edit (Cut at Playhead)	`Ctrl + K`	`Cmd + K`
Zoom Timeline In/Out	`+` / `-`	`+` / `-`
Toggle Full Screen	`Ctrl + \`	`Cmd + \`

Navigation & Timeline Control

Action	Shortcut (Win)	Shortcut (Mac)
Go to Next Edit Point	`Shift + →`	`Shift + →`
Go to Previous Edit Point	`Shift + ←`	`Shift + ←`
Nudge Clip Left/Right	`Alt + ←/→`	`Opt + ←/→`
Move Playhead to In/Out	`Shift + I` / `O`	`Shift + I` / `O`

Advanced Workflow Boosters

Action	Shortcut (Win)	Shortcut (Mac)
Match Frame (Source)	`F`	`F`
Create Subclip	`Ctrl + U`	`Cmd + U`
Render In/Out	`Enter`	`Return`
Toggle Multicam View	`Shift + 0`	`Shift + 0`

2. Final Cut Pro Shortcuts (Apple)

Basic Editing

Action	Shortcut (Mac)
Play/Pause	`Space`
Blade Tool	`B`
Select Tool	`A`
Ripple Delete	`Shift + Delete`
Split Clip at Playhead	`Cmd + B`
Zoom Timeline	`Cmd + +` / `Cmd + -`

Timeline Navigation

Action	Shortcut (Mac)
Jump to Next Edit	`↓`
Jump to Previous Edit	`↑`
Move Clip Left/Right	`,` / `.`
Mark In/Out Points	`I` / `O`

Pro Tips for Speed

Action	Shortcut (Mac)
Replace Clip (Retime)	`Option + R`
Apply Default Transition	`Cmd + T`
Toggle Clip Visibility	`V`
Create Compound Clip	`Option + G`

3. DaVinci Resolve Shortcuts (Blackmagic Design)

Essential Editing

Action	Shortcut (Win/Mac)
Play/Pause	`Space`
Cut (Razor)	`Ctrl + B` / `Cmd + B`
Select Tool	`A`
Ripple Delete	`Shift + Delete`
Trim Start/End	`Alt + [ / ]`

Timeline Navigation

Action	Shortcut (Win/Mac)
Next/Previous Edit	`Shift + N` / `P`
Zoom Timeline	`Ctrl + + / -`
Toggle Full Screen	`Ctrl + F`

Color Grading & Fusion Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut (Win/Mac)
Switch to Color Page	`Shift + 6`
Add Node (Color Page)	`Alt + S`
Switch to Fusion Page	`Shift + 5`

Bonus: Customizing Shortcuts for Maximum Efficiency

Premiere Pro: Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts
Final Cut Pro: Final Cut Pro > Commands > Customize
DaVinci Resolve: DaVinci Resolve > Keyboard Customization

Pro Tip: Save your custom presets for different workflows (e.g., editing vs. color grading).

Final Thoughts

Memorizing even 10-15 key shortcuts can double your editing speed. Start with the basics (cuts, playback, navigation), then gradually integrate advanced shortcuts.

Which shortcuts do you use most? Let us know in the comments! 🚀

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