Adobe Premiere Pro Keyboard Shortcuts: The Complete Guide for Mac
Master Adobe Premiere Pro with this comprehensive keyboard shortcuts guide for Mac. From timeline editing to color grading, become a video editing power user.
Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-leading video editing software used by filmmakers, content creators, and broadcast professionals worldwide. Mastering keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your editing workflow and help you focus on storytelling rather than clicking through menus.
Essential tool shortcuts
These shortcuts let you quickly switch between Premiere Pro's most-used editing tools.
| Tool | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | V |
| Track Select Forward Tool | A |
| Track Select Backward Tool | ⇧ + A |
| Ripple Edit Tool | B |
| Rolling Edit Tool | N |
| Rate Stretch Tool | X |
| Razor Tool | C |
| Slip Tool | Y |
| Slide Tool | U |
| Pen Tool | P |
| Hand Tool | H |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
| Type Tool | T |
Pro tip: Press the same tool shortcut key again to cycle through related tools in the same group.
File operations
Manage your projects and media efficiently with these essential shortcuts.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Project | ⌥ + ⌘ + N |
| New Sequence | ⌘ + N |
| New Bin | ⌘ + B |
| Open Project | ⌘ + O |
| Close Project | ⇧ + ⌘ + W |
| Close Current Panel | ⌘ + W |
| Save | ⌘ + S |
| Save As | ⇧ + ⌘ + S |
| Save a Copy | ⌥ + ⌘ + S |
| Import Media | ⌘ + I |
| Export Media | ⌘ + M |
| Quit Premiere Pro | ⌘ + Q |
Timeline navigation
Navigate your timeline quickly and efficiently.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play/Stop Toggle | Space |
| Play Around | ⇧ + K |
| Shuttle Left (Reverse) | J |
| Shuttle Stop | K |
| Shuttle Right (Forward) | L |
| Step Backward 1 Frame | ← |
| Step Forward 1 Frame | → |
| Step Backward 5 Frames | ⇧ + ← |
| Step Forward 5 Frames | ⇧ + → |
| Go to In Point | ⇧ + I |
| Go to Out Point | ⇧ + O |
| Go to Next Edit Point | ↓ |
| Go to Previous Edit Point | ↑ |
| Go to Next Marker | ⇧ + M |
| Go to Previous Marker | ⇧ + ⌘ + M |
| Go to Beginning | Home or fn + ← |
| Go to End | End or fn + → |
Pro tip: Press J or L multiple times to increase playback speed. Press K + J or K + L together for slow-motion scrubbing.
In and out points
Set and clear in/out points for precise editing.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Mark In | I |
| Mark Out | O |
| Mark Clip | X |
| Mark Selection | / |
| Clear In | ⌥ + I |
| Clear Out | ⌥ + O |
| Clear In and Out | ⌥ + X |
| Go to In Point | ⇧ + I |
| Go to Out Point | ⇧ + O |
Essential editing commands
Core editing operations you'll use constantly.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘ + Z |
| Redo | ⇧ + ⌘ + Z |
| Cut | ⌘ + X |
| Copy | ⌘ + C |
| Paste | ⌘ + V |
| Paste Insert | ⌥ + ⌘ + V |
| Paste Attributes | ⌥ + ⌘ + V |
| Clear/Delete | Delete |
| Ripple Delete | ⇧ + Delete |
| Duplicate | ⇧ + ⌘ + / |
| Select All | ⌘ + A |
| Deselect All | ⇧ + ⌘ + A |
| Find | ⌘ + F |
Timeline editing
Perform essential timeline editing operations.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Insert Edit | , |
| Overwrite Edit | . |
| Lift | ; |
| Extract | ' |
| Add Edit (Razor at Playhead) | ⌘ + K |
| Add Edit to All Tracks | ⇧ + ⌘ + K |
| Trim Edit | ⌘ + T |
| Extend Selected Edit to Playhead | E |
| Nudge Clip Left 1 Frame | ⌥ + ← |
| Nudge Clip Right 1 Frame | ⌥ + → |
| Nudge Clip Left 5 Frames | ⌥ + ⇧ + ← |
| Nudge Clip Right 5 Frames | ⌥ + ⇧ + → |
| Snap in Timeline (Toggle) | S |
Clip operations
Manage and modify your clips efficiently.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Speed/Duration | ⌘ + R |
| Audio Gain | G |
| Audio Channels | ⇧ + G |
| Match Frame | F |
| Reverse Match Frame | ⇧ + R |
| Make Subclip | ⌘ + U |
| Edit Original | ⌘ + E |
| Enable/Disable Clip | ⇧ + ⌘ + E |
| Link/Unlink Audio & Video | ⌘ + L |
| Group Clips | ⌘ + G |
| Ungroup Clips | ⇧ + ⌘ + G |
| Nest Clips | Right-click → Nest |
| Replace with Clip | ⌥ + Drag |
Transitions and effects
Apply transitions and work with effects.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Apply Default Video Transition | ⌘ + D |
| Apply Default Audio Transition | ⇧ + ⌘ + D |
| Apply Default Transitions to Selection | ⇧ + D |
| Render Effects In to Out | Return |
| Remove Effects | Right-click → Remove Effects |
Trimming shortcuts
Precise trimming is essential for professional editing.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Ripple Trim Previous Edit to Playhead | Q |
| Ripple Trim Next Edit to Playhead | W |
| Trim Previous Edit to Playhead | ⌥ + Q |
| Trim Next Edit to Playhead | ⌥ + W |
| Select Nearest Edit Point as Ripple In | ⇧ + T |
| Select Nearest Edit Point as Ripple Out | ⌃ + ⇧ + T |
| Extend Previous Edit to Playhead | ⇧ + Q |
| Extend Next Edit to Playhead | ⇧ + W |
Pro tip: Hold ⌘ while using the Selection tool near an edit point to access the Trim tool temporarily.
Track targeting and selection
Manage track targeting for precise editing.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Clip at Playhead | D |
| Select Next Clip | ⌘ + ↓ |
| Select Previous Clip | ⌘ + ↑ |
| Toggle All Video Track Targets | ⌥ + 0 |
| Toggle All Audio Track Targets | ⌥ + 9 |
| Toggle Video Track Target 1-5 | ⌥ + 1 to ⌥ + 5 |
| Toggle Audio Track Target 1-5 | ⌥ + 6 to ⌥ + 0 |
Zoom and view
Control your view of the timeline and source/program monitors.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | = |
| Zoom Out | - |
| Zoom to Sequence | \ |
| Zoom to Frame | ⌥ + \ |
| Increase Clip Height | ⌘ + = |
| Decrease Clip Height | ⌘ + - |
| Toggle Full Screen | ⌃ + ` |
| Toggle Maximize Frame | ⇧ + ` |
| Minimize All Tracks | ⇧ + - |
| Expand All Tracks | ⇧ + = |
Markers
Add and navigate markers for organization.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Marker | M |
| Go to Next Marker | ⇧ + M |
| Go to Previous Marker | ⌥ + M |
| Clear Current Marker | ⌥ + M |
| Clear All Markers | ⌥ + ⌘ + M |
| Edit Marker | Double-click marker |
Audio editing
Essential audio editing shortcuts.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Audio Gain | G |
| Audio Channels | ⇧ + G |
| Show Audio Time Units | Right-click timeline ruler |
| Toggle Audio Waveforms | Right-click track → Show Audio Waveform |
| Solo Audio Track | S (on track header) |
| Mute Audio Track | M (on track header) |
Panel navigation
Quickly switch between panels and workspaces.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Project Panel | ⇧ + 1 |
| Source Monitor | ⇧ + 2 |
| Timeline Panel | ⇧ + 3 |
| Program Monitor | ⇧ + 4 |
| Effect Controls Panel | ⇧ + 5 |
| Audio Clip Mixer | ⇧ + 6 |
| Effects Panel | ⇧ + 7 |
| Media Browser Panel | ⇧ + 8 |
| Audio Track Mixer | ⇧ + 9 |
Workspace shortcuts
Manage your editing workspaces.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Reset Current Workspace | ⌥ + ⇧ + 0 |
| Editing Workspace | Access via Window → Workspaces |
| Color Workspace | Access via Window → Workspaces |
| Audio Workspace | Access via Window → Workspaces |
| Effects Workspace | Access via Window → Workspaces |
| Import Workspace | Access via Window → Workspaces |
Multi-camera editing
Essential shortcuts for multi-camera workflows.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Multi-Camera View | ⇧ + 0 |
| Cut to Camera 1-9 | 1 - 9 |
| Record On/Off Toggle | 0 |
| Step to Next Camera | ⌘ + → |
| Step to Previous Camera | ⌘ + ← |
Color and Lumetri
Work with color correction efficiently.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Lumetri Color Panel | Access via Window → Lumetri Color |
| Apply Auto Color | In Lumetri Color panel |
| Toggle Comparison View | Access via Program Monitor |
| Apply LUT | Drag to Lumetri Color |
Rendering and playback
Control rendering and playback quality.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Render Effects In to Out | Return |
| Render Entire Work Area | Access via Sequence menu |
| Delete Render Files | Access via Sequence menu |
| Toggle Playback Resolution | Click resolution in Program Monitor |
| Loop Playback | ⌘ + L |
Keyboard Shortcuts Editor
Premiere Pro lets you customize every keyboard shortcut to match your workflow. Go to Premiere Pro → Keyboard Shortcuts (or press ⌥ + ⌘ + K) to create your own custom shortcut sets.
Popular custom shortcuts to add
Many editors add these custom shortcuts for faster editing:
| Action | Suggested Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Frame Hold | Customize in preferences |
| Time Interpolation | Customize in preferences |
| Scale to Frame Size | Customize in preferences |
| Set Frame Size | Customize in preferences |
Show your shortcuts on screen
Teaching Premiere Pro or creating tutorials? KeyScreen displays your keystrokes beautifully on screen so your audience always knows what shortcuts you're using—perfect for professional-looking tutorials and live demonstrations.