DaVinci Resolve offers a robust and intuitive interface, taking the time to learn the many keyboard shortcuts can pay dividends for video editors.
Keyboard shortcuts allow editors to keep their hands on the keyboard while working, avoiding unnecessary clicks and distractions. Memorizing the most frequently used shortcuts transforms editing from a fragmented process of menu diving to a fluid, optimized workflow.
Application Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Command + H
Minimize Resolve
Option + Command + H
Minimize all other programs
Command + Comma
Preferences
Shift + 9
Project Settings
Command + I
Import Project
Command + E
Export Project
Command + S
Save Project
Shift + Command + S
Save Project As
Command + Q
Quit Resolve
Command + N
New Timeline
Command + Shift + N
New Bin
Editing Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
A
Edit Mode
T
Trim Mode
W
Dynamic Trim Mode
B
Select Blade Tool
Command + B
Select Razor Tool
S
Toggle between Slip/Slide Mode
N
Toggle between Snapping On/Off
Command + X
Make Cut
Command + C
Make Copy
Command + V
Paste
Command + Z
Undo
Command + Alt + Z
Redo
V
Go to Previous Cut Point
U
Toggle between Edit Point Types
**Command + **
Split Clip
**Option + **
Join Clip
D
Toggle between Enable/Disable Clip
Command + A
Select All
Command + Shift + A
Deselect All
Shift + V
Select Nearest Clip or Gap
Y
Select Forward Clips on this Track
Command + Y
Select Previous Clips on this Track
Backspace
Delete Selected
F9
Insert Edit
F10
Overwrite Edit
F11
Replace Edit
F12
Place On Top Edit
Shift + F11
Fit To Fill Edit
Delete
Ripple Delete
Shift + F12
Append at End of Timeline
Shift + [
Trim Start
Shift + ]
Trim End
Shift + Command + [
Ripple Trim Start
Shift + Command + ]
Ripple Trim End
Navigation Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Space
Toggle between Pause/Start Playback
L
Playback
K
Stop Playback
J
Playback In Reverse
Shift + L
Fast Forward
Shift + J
Fast Reverse
Command + /
Toggle between Loop/Unloop
Function Left Arrow
Go to the Beginning of the Timeline
Function Right Arrow
Go to the End of the Timeline
Up Arrow
Go to Previous Clip or Cut
Down Arrow
Go to Next Clip or Cut
;
Go to First Frame of Clip
‘
Go to Last Frame of Clip
Left Arrow
Go to Previous Frame
Right Arrow
Go to Next Frame
/
Play Around the Current Frame
Effects Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Command + T
Add Transition
Option + T
Add Video Only Transition
Shift + T
Add Audio Only Transition
Command + R
Retime Controls
Command + [
Add Keyframe
Option + ]
Delete Keyframe
[
Go to Next Keyframe
]
Go to Previous Keyframe
Option + S
Add Serial Node
Option + P
Add Parallel Node
Option + L
Add Layer Node
Option + Y
Add Splitter-Combiner Node
Shift + Option + Apostrophe
Next Node
Shift + Option + Semicolon
Previous Node
Command + D
Toggle between Disable/Enable Node
Option + D
Toggle between Disable/Enable All Nodes
Command + Home
Reset Grades and Nodes
Shift + D
Bypass All Grades
Marker Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
I
Set In Mark
O
Set Out Mark
Option + I
Remove In Mark
Option + O
Remove Out Mark
Option + X
Remove IN and Out Marks
M
Add Marker
Option + M
Delete Marker
Shift + M
Modify Marker
Command + M
Add and Modify Marker
Shift + I
Go to In Mark
Shift + O
Go to Out Mark
Shift + Down Arrow
Go to Next Marker
Shift + Up Arrow
Go to Previous Marker
Option + Space
Play Around In
Shift + Space
Play Around Out
Option + /
Play In to Out
Display Shortcuts
Shortcut
Action
Shift + 2
Open Media Workspace
Shift + 3
Open Cut Workspace
Shift + 4
Open Edit Workspace
Shift + 6
Open Color Workspace
Shift + 8
Open Deliver Workspace
+
Zoom In
–
Zoom Out
Shift + F
Full Screen
1
Left Display
2
Right Display
Command + Option + W
Split Screen
Q
Toggle between Source/Timeline Viewers
Command + SHIFT + W
Video Scopes
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