Final Cut Pro keyboard shortcuts
Final Cut Pro is Apple's video editor for the Mac, used by YouTubers, filmmakers, and editors who cut on its magnetic timeline. These keys run app commands, cut, connect, and audition clips, and select clips or switch multicam angles in the timeline.
macOS · 66 shortcutsApplication
Open the Command Editor, manage the application window, and undo or redo commands.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Hide Final Cut Pro | Cmd + H |
| Hide other applications | Option + Cmd + H |
| Open the Command Editor | Option + Cmd + K |
| Minimize Final Cut Pro | Cmd + M |
| Open a library | Cmd + O |
| Quit Final Cut Pro | Cmd + Q |
| Redo the last command | Shift + Cmd + Z |
| Open Final Cut Pro Settings | Cmd + , |
| Undo the last command | Cmd + Z |
Editing
These commands cut, connect, copy, duplicate, delete, and place clips in the timeline.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Set an absolute volume level | Ctrl + Option + L |
| Adjust volume relatively | Ctrl + L |
| Append the selection to the storyline | E |
| Add the selection to an audition | Ctrl + Shift + Y |
| Duplicate a clip as an audition | Option + Y |
| Duplicate an audition from the original | Shift + Cmd + Y |
| Replace and add to an audition | Shift + Y |
| Cut at the skimmer or playhead | Cmd + B |
| Cut all clips at the skimmer or playhead | Shift + Cmd + B |
| Break a clip into its component parts | Shift + Cmd + G |
| Change the duration of the selection | Ctrl + D |
| Collapse connected clips into a storyline | Shift + Cmd + Down |
| Connect the default lower third | Ctrl + Shift + T |
| Connect the default title | Ctrl + T |
| Connect the selection to the primary storyline | Q |
| Connect backtimed to the primary storyline | Shift + Q |
| Copy the selection | Cmd + C |
| Create an audition from the selection | Cmd + Y |
| Create a storyline from the selection | Cmd + G |
| Cut the selection | Cmd + X |
| Delete the selection | Delete |
| Delete the selection and attach connected clips | Option + Cmd + Delete |
| Deselect all items | Shift + Cmd + A |
| Detach audio | Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Detect edits or scene changes | Shift + E |
| Duplicate the selection | Cmd + D |
| Enable or disable the selected clip | V |
| Expand audio | Ctrl + S |
| Expand or collapse audio components | Ctrl + Option + S |
| Extend the selected edit to the playhead | Shift + X |
| Insert the selection | W |
| Insert or connect a freeze frame | Option + F |
| Insert a gap clip | Option + W |
| Insert the default generator | Option + Cmd + W |
| Lift the selection from the storyline | Option + Cmd + Up |
| Lower volume by 1 dB | Ctrl + - |
| Enter a playhead timecode | Ctrl + P |
| Move selected clips left | Option + Left |
| Move selected clips right | Option + Right |
| Move selected connected clips up | Option + Up |
| Move selected connected clips down | Option + Down |
| Create a new compound clip | Option + G |
| Overwrite at the skimmer or playhead | D |
| Overwrite backtimed | Shift + D |
| Paste as connected | Option + V |
| Paste insert at the playhead | Cmd + V |
Selection and timeline view
Select neighboring clips, change timeline behavior, and move through multicam angles.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Switch to the previous multicam angle | Ctrl + Shift + Left |
| Switch to the next multicam angle | Ctrl + Shift + Right |
| Select the previous clip | Cmd + Left |
| Select the next clip | Cmd + Right |
| Turn snapping on or off | N |
| Solo the selected items | Option + S |
| Toggle continuous timeline scrolling | Option + Shift + S |
| Trim the clip start to the playhead | Option + [ |
| Trim the clip end to the playhead | Option + ] |
| Trim to the selected range | Option + \ |
| Raise volume by 1 dB | Ctrl + = |
Source
Apple Final Cut Pro for Mac keyboard shortcuts · Checked
Final Cut Pro for Mac 12.3 keyboard shortcut guide checked September 1, 2026. Shortcuts can be viewed and changed in the Command Editor, so these entries describe Apple's documented defaults.