The CapCut shortcuts in this guide are grouped by editing function. Each table shows the Windows and Mac keys separately. This format makes it easier to find the right CapCut shortcut keys while you work.
CapCut Playback Shortcuts
Playback controls are some of the most useful CapCut keyboard shortcuts. They help you play, pause, and move through your video without using the mouse.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Space | Space |
| Go to Start | Ctrl + Home | Fn + ← |
| Go to End | Ctrl + End | Fn + → |
| Move Frame by Frame | Alt + ←/→ | ←/→ |
| Reverse / Pause / Forward | J / K / L | J / K / L |
These CapCut shortcuts are useful when you need to check a specific part of a video. They also make timeline navigation faster.
CapCut Editing Shortcuts
Editing shortcuts are the main part of most CapCut shortcuts. They cover common actions such as undo, redo, copy, paste, split, and delete.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | ⌘ + Z |
| Redo | Ctrl + Shift + Z | ⌘ + Shift + Z |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | ⌘ + C |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | ⌘ + V |
| Split at Playhead | Ctrl + B | ⌘ + B |
| Ripple Delete | Ctrl + D | ⌘ + D |
| Select All | Ctrl + A | ⌘ + A |
| Delete and Close Gap | D | D |
The CapCut cut shortcut is Ctrl + B, on a Mac, it is ⌘ + B. If you edit on a PC, the CapCut cut shortcut can save time because you do not need to select the split tool with the mouse.
CapCut Timeline Shortcuts
Timeline control is another important part of CapCut PC shortcuts. These keys help you move around the timeline and adjust the view.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Timeline In / Out | Ctrl + Mouse wheel | ⌘ + Mouse wheel |
| Fit Timeline to Window | Ctrl + 0 | ⌘ + 0 |
| Move Clips Up / Down | ↑ / ↓ | ↑ / ↓ |
| Fine-Tune Clips Left / Right | Alt + ←/→ | ←/→ |
| Scroll Timeline Horizontally | Shift + Mouse wheel | Shift + Mouse wheel |
These CapCut timeline shortcuts can help you work with longer projects. Windows users can use the listed PC keys, while Mac users can use the Mac combinations.
CapCut Media Shortcuts
Media shortcuts help you bring files into a project and place clips on the timeline.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Import Media | Ctrl + I | ⌘ + I |
| Import from Library | Shift + I | ⇧ + ⌘ + I |
| Insert Clip at Playhead | Q | Q |
| Overwrite Clip at Playhead | W | W |
These CapCut keyboard shortcuts can reduce the number of mouse actions during the editing process.
CapCut Text Shortcuts
Text shortcuts give you faster access to common text actions.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Add Text | Ctrl + T | ⌘ + T |
| Add a Text Template | Ctrl + Shift + T | ⇧ + ⌘ + T |
| Confirm Text Editing | Ctrl + Enter | ⌘ + Return |
These CapCut shortcut keys are useful when a project contains several text elements. They can help you move between editing tasks more quickly.
CapCut Effects and Filter Shortcuts
Effects and filters are common parts of video editing. The following CapCut shortcuts provide quick access to these controls.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Open Effects Panel | Ctrl + E | ⌘ + E |
| Open Filters Panel | Ctrl + F | ⌘ + F |
| Add Adjustment Layer | Ctrl + Shift + A | ⇧ + ⌘ + A |
The Windows and Mac keys use different modifier keys. Check the correct column before using a shortcut.
CapCut Audio Shortcuts
Audio controls are also included in these CapCut keyboard shortcuts. They cover mute, audio separation, linking, and in/out points.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Mute / Unmute Clip Audio | M | M |
| Separate Audio from Video | Ctrl + M | ⌘ + M |
| Link / Unlink Audio and Video | Ctrl + L | ⌘ + L |
| Set Entry Point / Exit Point | [ / ] | [ / ] |
These CapCut shortcuts can make audio editing faster. They are useful when you need to make several audio changes during one editing session.
CapCut Transform Shortcuts
Transform controls let you change the position and direction of a clip.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Reset Transform | Ctrl + Shift + R | ⇧ + ⌘ + R |
| Crop | Ctrl + Shift + C | ⇧ + ⌘ + C |
| Rotate 90° | R | R |
| Flip Horizontally | Ctrl + Shift + F | ⇧ + ⌘ + F |
These CapCut shortcuts provide quick access to common transform actions. You can use them without opening each control with the mouse.
CapCut Export and Project Shortcuts
Project management and export also have useful CapCut shortcut keys.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Export Video | Ctrl + Shift + E | ⇧ + ⌘ + E |
| Save Project | Ctrl + S | ⌘ + S |
| New Project | Ctrl + N | ⌘ + N |
| Open Project | Ctrl + O | ⌘ + O |
These CapCut PC shortcuts can help you save and export projects with fewer clicks. Mac users can use the corresponding Command key combinations.
CapCut Keyframe Shortcuts
Keyframes are an important part of motion editing. These CapCut keyboard shortcuts help you add keyframes and move between them.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Add Keyframes | K | K |
| Previous Keyframe | Alt + J | ⌥ + J |
| Next Keyframe | Alt + L | ⌥ + L |
| Delete Keyframes | Ctrl + Shift + K | ⇧ + ⌘ + K |
The CapCut PC keyframe shortcut for adding a keyframe is K. The previous and next keyframe shortcuts let you move between keyframes.The CapCut PC keyframe shortcut can be useful for users who work with animation and motion effects. You can use the same key for adding a keyframe on Windows and Mac.
CapCut Speed Shortcuts
Speed controls help you change the playback speed of a clip and work with speed curves.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Speed / Reverse | Ctrl + R | ⌘ + R |
| Speed Curve Editor | Ctrl + Shift + S | ⇧ + ⌘ + S |
These CapCut shortcuts provide quick access to speed controls. They can make repeated speed adjustments easier during video editing.
CapCut Windows and Mac Shortcuts
The main difference between CapCut Windows shortcuts and CapCut Mac shortcuts is the modifier key used in many commands. Windows commonly uses Ctrl, while Mac commonly uses ⌘ Command。
You should check the Windows and Mac columns before using any CapCut keyboard shortcuts. Some shortcuts use the same key on both systems, while others use different key combinations.
This CapCut shortcuts cheat sheet keeps both systems in one place. You can use it as a quick reference while editing videos in CapCut.