DaVinci Resolve shortcuts
- 33 shortcuts
- 6 sections
- Media
- Verified against official docs
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Playback in the DaVinci Resolve list is single keys only. Play Forward, Play Reverse and Stop are letters, Previous Frame and Next Frame are the left and right arrow keys, and Previous Edit and Next Edit are the up and down arrow keys. Tools & Modes is single letters as well: Selection Mode, Trim Mode, Blade Mode and Dynamic Trim Mode.
Start with these
- Play Forward
- Stop
- Split Clip
- Mark In
- Mark Out
- Blade Mode
Tips for DaVinci Resolve
- In Marking, Clear In ⌥I and Clear Out ⌥O use the letters of Mark In I and Mark Out O with one modifier added.
- Ripple Delete ⇧Delete is Delete Selection Delete with Shift.
- In Color Page, Add Serial Node ⌥S, Add Parallel Node ⌥P and Add Layer Node ⌥L share one modifier and use the first letter of Serial, Parallel and Layer.
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Playback8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play Pause | |
| Play Forward | |
| Play Reverse | |
| Stop | |
| Previous Frame | |
| Next Frame | |
| Previous Edit | |
| Next Edit |
Editing7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split Clip | |
| Delete Selection | |
| Ripple Delete | |
| Undo | |
| Redo | |
| Toggle Snapping | |
| Disable Enable |
Marking6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark In | |
| Mark Out | |
| Clear In | |
| Clear Out | |
| Clear In Out | |
| Add Marker |
Tools & Modes4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Mode | |
| Trim Mode | |
| Blade Mode | |
| Dynamic Trim Mode |
Timeline & View4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Zoom To Fit | |
| Full Screen Viewer |
Color Page4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Serial Node | |
| Add Parallel Node | |
| Add Layer Node | |
| Grab Still |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does DaVinci Resolve have on macOS?
DaVinci Resolve has 33 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 6 sections: Playback, Editing, Marking, Tools & Modes, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which DaVinci Resolve shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Play Forward (L), Stop (K), Split Clip (⌘B), Mark In (I), Mark Out (O), Blade Mode (B). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download DaVinci Resolve shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 33 DaVinci Resolve shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official DaVinci Resolve keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official DaVinci Resolve keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these DaVinci Resolve shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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