Cheat sheet guide
iMovie shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 29 searchable iMovie keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Playback, Editing, Timeline & View, File & Export, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Playback
9 shortcuts
Play / pause
Space
MacSpace
Play from beginning
⌘Home
Mac⌘Home
Play from playhead
\
Mac\
Play selection
/
Mac/
Play full screen
⌘⇧F
Mac⌘⇧F
Skip back 10 seconds
⌘Left
Mac⌘Left
Skip forward 10 seconds
⌘Right
Mac⌘Right
Step back one frame
Left
MacLeft
Step forward one frame
Right
MacRight
Editing
10 shortcuts
Undo
⌘Z
Mac⌘Z
Redo
⌘⇧Z
Mac⌘⇧Z
Cut
⌘X
Mac⌘X
Copy
⌘C
Mac⌘C
Paste
⌘V
Mac⌘V
Delete clip
⌫
Mac⌫
Split clip at playhead
⌘B
Mac⌘B
Trim to playhead
⌥]
Mac⌥]
Select all clips
⌘A
Mac⌘A
Detach audio from clip
⌘⇧S
Mac⌘⇧S
Timeline & View
5 shortcuts
Zoom in (timeline)
⌘
Mac⌘
Zoom out (timeline)
⌘-
Mac⌘-
Fit timeline to window
⇧Z
Mac⇧Z
Show / hide audio waveforms
⌘⌥W
Mac⌘⌥W
Show clip names
⌘⌥N
Mac⌘⌥N
File & Export
5 shortcuts
New project
⌘N
Mac⌘N
Open project
⌘O
Mac⌘O
Import media
⌘I
Mac⌘I
Share / export
⌘⇧E
Mac⌘⇧E
Print
⌘P
Mac⌘P
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find iMovie shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as play / pause.
Can I print this iMovie shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for iMovie?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Play / pause is — on Windows and Space on macOS where available.
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