Final Cut Pro X Keyboard Shortcuts to Edit Video Efficiently
If you're looking to video edit on macOS, Final Cut Pro X should be your go-to. With it, you can not only edit video, but also experience powerful control over audio, motion graphics, and delivery. For when you're looking to seriously step into production from start to finish, Final Cut Pro X will help you transition.
Since Final Cut Pro X features a robust array of options, shortcuts become almost necessary. After all, you don't want to juggle menus while you're trying to playback your content. Instead, you can focus on what's important.
That's why we've prepared this handy list of Final Cut Pro X shortcuts. Due to the reach of the program, the shortcuts have been broken down into ten categories. Overall, they're tailored to different stages of editing, review, and general program usage.
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Final Cut Pro X Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Application Shortcuts | |
| Cmd + H | Hide app |
| Cmd + M | Minimize app |
| Cmd + O | Open library |
| Cmd + Q | Quit app |
| Cmd + Comma (,) | Open preferences |
| Option + Cmd + K | Command editor |
| Shift + Cmd + Z | Redo change |
| Cmd + Z | Undo change |
| Editing | |
| C | Select clip |
| Cmd + C | Copy selection |
| Cmd + D | Duplicate |
| Cmd + X | Cut the selection |
| Cmd + G | Create storyline |
| Cmd + Y | Create audition |
| Cmd + B | Blade |
| Shift + Cmd + B | Blade all |
| Cmd + A | Select all |
| Shift + Cmd + A | Deselect all |
| Control + D | Change duration |
| Control + L | Adjust volume relative |
| Control + Option + L | Adjust volume absolute |
| Delete | Delete |
| Option + Cmd + Delete | Delete selection only |
| V | Enable/Disable clip |
| G | Toggle storyline mode |
| Option + Right Bracket (]) | Trim end |
| Option + Left Bracket ([) | Trim start |
| Option + Backslash (\) | Trim to selection |
| Effects | |
| Option + Cmd + M | Match color |
| Shift + Cmd + M | Match audio |
| Option + Cmd + C | Copy effects |
| Option + Shift + C | Copy keyframes |
| Option + Shift + X | Cut keyframes |
| Option + Shift + V | Paste keyframes |
| Option + Cmd + V | Paste effects |
| Shift + Cmd + V | Paste attributes |
| Option + Tab | Next text |
| Option + Shift + Tab | Previous text |
| Marking | |
| Option + C | Add caption |
| Control + Shift + C | Edit caption |
| M | Add marker |
| Option + M | Add marker and modify |
| Control + C | Show all clips |
| Option + X | Clear selected ranges |
| Option + O | Clear range end |
| Option + I | Clear range start |
| Control + M | Delete marker |
| Control + Shift + M | Delete markers in selection |
| R | Range selection tool |
| X | Select clip range |
| O | Set range end |
| Control + O | Set range end (while editing a text field) |
| I | Set range start |
| Control + I | Set range end (while editing a text field) |
| U | Removes ratings from selection |
| Organization | |
| Option + N | New event |
| Shift + Cmd + N | New folder |
| Option + Cmd + G | Synchronize clips |
| Shift + F | Reveal selected clip in browser |
| Option + Shift + Cmd + F | Reveal project in browser |
| Navigation and Playback | |
| S | Turn skimming on/off |
| Shift + S | Audio skimming on/off |
| Option + Cmd + S | Clip skimming on/off |
| Left arrow | Go to previous frame |
| Option + Left Arrow | Go to previous field |
| Shift + Left Arrow | Go back ten frames |
| Right arrow | Go to next frame |
| Option + right arrow | Go to next subframe |
| Shift + Right Arrow | Go forward ten frames |
| Home key | Go to beginning |
| End key | Go to end |
| Semicolon (;) | Go to previous edit |
| Apostrophe (') | Go to next edit |
| Shift + A | Monitor audio |
| L | Play forward |
| J | Play in reverse |
| Slash (/) | Play selection |
| Control + Shift + O | Play to end |
| Space bar | Start or pause playback |
| K | Stop playback |
| Option + Shift + A | Start/Stop voiceover recording |
| Tools | |
| A | Arrow tool |
| B | Blade tool |
| H | Hand tool |
| P | Position tool |
| T | Trim tool |
| Z | Zoom tool |
| Shift + C | Crop tool |
| Option + D | Distort tool |
| Shift + T | Transform tool |
| Viewing | |
| Cmd + plus sign | Zoom in |
| Cmd + minus sign | Zoom out |
| Shift + Z | Zoom to fit |
| Control + Z | Zoom to samples |
| Option + Shift + N | View clip names |
| Control + A | Show/Hide audio animation |
| Control + V | Show/Hide video animation |
| Control + Y | Show/Hide skimmer info |
| Shift + Cmd + Hyphen (-) | Decrease clip height |
| Shift + Cmd + Equal sign (=) | Increase clip height |
| Control + Option + Up arrow | Increase waveform size (clip appearance) |
| Control + Option + Down arrow | Decrease waveform size (clip appearance) |
| Windows | |
| Cmd + 1 | Go to browser |
| Cmd + 2 | Go to timeline |
| Cmd + 3 | Go to viewer |
| Cmd + 4 | Show/Hide inspector |
| Cmd + 5 | Show/Hide effects browser |
| Cmd + 6 | Go to color board |
| Cmd + 7 | Show/Hide video scopes |
| Cmd + 8 | Go to audio enhancements |
| Cmd + 9 | Show/Hide background tasks |
| Option + Cmd + 8 | Show/hide voice recorder |
| General Shortcuts | |
| Cmd + F | Find |
| Cmd + I | Import media |
| Cmd + N | New project |
| Cmd + J | Project properties |
| Control + R | Render selection |
| Control + Shift + R | Render all |
Streamline Your Workflow With Final Cut Pro X
These Final Cut Pro X shortcuts will help you speed up your journey into post-production. You'll need some content though, so why not try recording your screen on Mac or capturing your Android's screen using a Mac?
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