Final Cut Pro shortcuts
- 145 shortcuts
- 6 sections
- Media
- Verified against official docs
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Final Cut Pro uses single keys to put clips into the timeline: Connect To Timeline, Insert Clip, Append To Timeline and Overwrite Clip. Playback uses the same J, K, L keys as other editors, and Blade At Playhead cuts the clip under the playhead.
Start with these
- Blade At Playhead
- Connect To Timeline
- Insert Clip
- Append To Timeline
- Play Pause
- Toggle Skimming
Tips for Final Cut Pro
- Toggle Skimming S turns skimming on or off. With it on, the playhead follows the pointer across clips.
- Create Storyline ⌘G groups connected clips into a storyline, so they move together.
- Change Duration ⌃D sets the exact length of a clip, title or transition by typing it.
Editing46
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Audition | |
| Blade At Playhead | |
| Blade All | |
| Connect To Timeline | |
| Connect Backtimed | |
| Insert Clip | |
| Append To Timeline | |
| Overwrite Clip | |
| Overwrite Backtimed | |
| Delete Selection | |
| Delete And Close Gap | |
| Duplicate | |
| Create Storyline | |
| Break Apart | |
| Change Duration | |
| Extend Edit Point | |
| Freeze Frame | |
| Insert Gap | |
| Insert Generator | |
| Lift from Storyline | |
| Paste and Connect | |
| Replace Clip | |
| Replace from Start | |
| Toggle Snapping | |
| Solo | |
| Nudge Left | |
| Nudge Left 10 | |
| Nudge Right | |
| Nudge Right 10 | |
| Trim Start | |
| Trim End | |
| Trim to Range | |
| Select Left Edge | |
| Select Right Edge | |
| Select Both Edges | |
| Select Clip | |
| Select Clip Above | |
| Select Clip Below | |
| Toggle Storylines | |
| Lower Volume 1dB | |
| Raise Volume 1dB | |
| Audio/Video Mode | |
| Video Only Mode | |
| Audio Only Mode | |
| Precision Editor | |
| Create Audition |
Marking18
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark In Point | |
| Mark Out Point | |
| Clear In Point | |
| Clear Out Point | |
| Clear In And Out | |
| Set Range to Clip | |
| Add Marker | |
| Add Marker And Modify | |
| Delete Marker | |
| Delete All Markers | |
| Remove Ratings | |
| Favorite Clip | |
| New Keyword Collection | |
| New Smart Collection | |
| Show Favorites | |
| Hide Rejected | |
| Show All Clips | |
| Remove All Keywords |
Effects21
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Transition | |
| Audio Crossfade | |
| Add Video Effect | |
| Add Audio Effect | |
| Copy Effects | |
| Paste Effects | |
| Paste Attributes | |
| Remove Attributes | |
| Remove All Effects | |
| Retime Editor | |
| Normal Speed | |
| Hold Segment | |
| Reset Speed | |
| Balance Color | |
| Match Color | |
| Match Sound | |
| Color Board: Color | |
| Color Board: Exposure | |
| Color Board: Saturation | |
| Connect Title | |
| Connect Lower Third |
Tools8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Tool | |
| Trim Tool | |
| Position Tool | |
| Range Selection Tool | |
| Blade Tool | |
| Zoom Tool | |
| Hand Tool | |
| Transform Tool |
View & General33
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show Browser | |
| Show Timeline | |
| Show Inspector | |
| Show Effects Browser | |
| Show Filter/Index | |
| Import Media | |
| New Project | |
| Project Properties | |
| Library Properties | |
| Render Selection | |
| Render All | |
| Reveal in Finder | |
| Command Editor | |
| Zoom To Fit | |
| Enable Disable Clip | |
| Zoom In | |
| Zoom Out | |
| Share/Export | |
| New Event | |
| New Folder | |
| Reveal in Browser | |
| Browser | |
| Timeline | |
| Viewer | |
| Color Board | |
| Video Scopes | |
| Background Tasks | |
| Keyword Editor | |
| Toggle Browser | |
| Toggle Timeline | |
| Transitions Browser | |
| Angle Viewer | |
| Audio Meters |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Final Cut Pro have on macOS?
Final Cut Pro has 145 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 6 sections: Playback & Navigation, Editing, Marking, Effects, and more. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Final Cut Pro shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Blade At Playhead (⌘B), Connect To Timeline (Q), Insert Clip (W), Append To Timeline (E), Play Pause (Space), Toggle Skimming (S). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Final Cut Pro shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 145 Final Cut Pro shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Final Cut Pro 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 Final Cut Pro 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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