iMovie

iMovie Shortcuts

iMovie keyboard shortcuts for video editing, clip trimming, timeline navigation and export.

Source: Official documentation · Updated 2025-05

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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
Play from beginning
⌘Home
Play from playhead
\
Play selection
/
Play full screen
⌘⇧F
Skip back 10 seconds
⌘Left
Skip forward 10 seconds
⌘Right
Step back one frame
Left
Step forward one frame
Right
Editing 10 shortcuts
Undo
⌘Z
Redo
⌘⇧Z
Cut
⌘X
Copy
⌘C
Paste
⌘V
Delete clip
Split clip at playhead
⌘B
Trim to playhead
⌥]
Select all clips
⌘A
Detach audio from clip
⌘⇧S
Timeline & View 5 shortcuts
Zoom in (timeline)
Zoom out (timeline)
⌘-
Fit timeline to window
⇧Z
Show / hide audio waveforms
⌘⌥W
Show clip names
⌘⌥N
File & Export 5 shortcuts
New project
⌘N
Open project
⌘O
Import media
⌘I
Share / export
⌘⇧E
Print
⌘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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