Cheat sheet guide
After Effects shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable After Effects keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for General, Composition And Preview, Layers, Timeline, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- New ProjectCtrlAltN
- New CompositionCtrlN
- New SolidCtrlY
- Move To BeginningHome
- Open ProjectCtrlO
- Save ProjectCtrlS
General
8 shortcutsComposition And Preview
8 shortcuts
Zoom In
.
Windows.macOS.
Zoom Out
,
Windows,macOS,
Layers
8 shortcuts
Reveal Position
P
WindowsPmacOSP
Reveal Scale
S
WindowsSmacOSS
Reveal Rotation
R
WindowsRmacOSR
Reveal Opacity
T
WindowsTmacOST
Timeline
8 shortcuts
Set In Point
[
Windows[macOS[
Set Out Point
]
Windows]macOS]
Add Marker
*
Windows*macOS*
Reveal Keyframes
U
WindowsUmacOSU
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find After Effects shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new project.
Can I print this After Effects shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Which operating systems are included for After Effects?
This reference includes shortcuts for Windows · macOS. Availability depends on the action and app version.
