Premiere Pro shortcuts
- 40 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Media
- Also on: Windows
- Verified against official docs
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Premiere Pro playback is built around three keys: Shuttle Left plays backward, Shuttle Stop stops and Shuttle Right plays forward, and pressing J or L again plays faster. Set In Point and Set Out Point mark the part of a clip you want before it goes into the timeline.
Start with these
- Play/Stop
- Set In Point
- Set Out Point
- Add Edit at Playhead
- Ripple Trim Previous to Playhead
- Add Marker
Tips for Premiere Pro
- Ripple Trim Previous to Playhead Q and Ripple Trim Next to Playhead W cut from the playhead to the previous or next edit and close the gap in one step.
- Add Edit at Playhead ⌘K splits the clip at the playhead without switching to the Razor tool.
- Zoom to Sequence \ fits the whole sequence into the timeline panel.
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Tools13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | |
| Track Select Forward | |
| Track Select Backward | |
| Ripple Edit Tool | |
| Rolling Edit Tool | |
| Rate Stretch Tool | |
| Razor Tool | |
| Slip Tool | |
| Slide Tool | |
| Pen Tool | |
| Hand Tool | |
| Zoom Tool | |
| Type Tool |
Playback10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play/Stop | |
| Shuttle Left | |
| Shuttle Stop | |
| Shuttle Right | |
| Step Back One Frame | |
| Step Forward One Frame | |
| Step Back Five Frames | |
| Step Forward Five Frames | |
| Go to Beginning | |
| Go to End |
Timeline12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Edit at Playhead | |
| Ripple Trim Previous to Playhead | |
| Ripple Trim Next to Playhead | |
| Insert | |
| Overwrite | |
| Set In Point | |
| Set Out Point | |
| Clear In Point | |
| Clear Out Point | |
| Zoom In Timeline | |
| Zoom Out Timeline | |
| Zoom to Sequence |
Markers & Effects5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Marker | |
| Go to Next Marker | |
| Go to Previous Marker | |
| Apply Default Audio Transition | |
| Apply Default Video Transition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does Premiere Pro have on macOS?
Premiere Pro has 40 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Tools, Playback, Timeline, Markers & Effects. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which Premiere Pro shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Play/Stop (Space), Set In Point (I), Set Out Point (O), Add Edit at Playhead (⌘K), Ripple Trim Previous to Playhead (Q), Add Marker (M). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download Premiere 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 40 Premiere Pro shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official Premiere Pro keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official Premiere 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 Premiere 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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