VLC shortcuts
- 36 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Media
- Verified against official docs
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The Navigation section jumps in steps of different sizes, from Jump Forward 3 Seconds to Jump Forward 1 Minute. Volume & Audio also holds the subtitle shortcuts: Cycle Subtitles, Increase Subtitle Delay and Decrease Subtitle Delay.
Start with these
- Full Screen
- Volume Up
- Volume Down
- Jump Forward 10 Seconds
- Jump Back 10 Seconds
- Cycle Subtitles
Tips for VLC
- The jump shortcuts use the same arrow keys. The modifiers set the size of the jump.
- Increase Audio Delay G and Decrease Audio Delay F change the audio delay.
- Faster Playback ⌘= and Slower Playback ⌘- use the equals and minus keys with one modifier.
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Playback8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play/Pause | |
| Stop | |
| Full Screen | |
| Exit Full Screen | |
| Faster Playback | |
| Slower Playback | |
| Random/Shuffle | |
| Show Time |
Volume & Audio9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Volume Up | |
| Volume Down | |
| Mute/Unmute | |
| Cycle Subtitles | |
| Cycle Audio Track | |
| Increase Subtitle Delay | |
| Decrease Subtitle Delay | |
| Increase Audio Delay | |
| Decrease Audio Delay |
File & Settings10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open File | |
| Advanced Open | |
| Open Disc | |
| Open Network Stream | |
| Preferences | |
| Audio/Video Effects | |
| Edit Bookmarks | |
| Open Messages Log | |
| Media Info | |
| Take Snapshot |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does VLC have on macOS?
VLC has 36 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Playback, Volume & Audio, Navigation, File & Settings. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which VLC shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with Full Screen (⌘F), Volume Up (⌘↑), Volume Down (⌘↓), Jump Forward 10 Seconds (⌥⌘→), Jump Back 10 Seconds (⌥⌘←), Cycle Subtitles (V). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download VLC shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 36 VLC shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official VLC keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official VLC 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 VLC 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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