OBS Studio

OBS Studio Shortcuts

OBS Studio keyboard shortcuts for streaming, recording, scene switching and source management.

Source: Official documentation · Updated 2025-05

Shortcuts
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Cheat sheet guide

OBS Studio shortcuts worth learning first

This page collects 26 searchable OBS Studio keyboard shortcuts across 5 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Streaming & Recording, Scenes & Sources, Studio Mode, Audio, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.

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Streaming & Recording 6 shortcuts
Start / stop streaming
Ctrl+Shift+S
Start / stop recording
Ctrl+Shift+R
Pause recording
Ctrl+Shift+P
Start / stop replay buffer
Ctrl+Shift+B
Save replay buffer
Ctrl+Shift+F12
Start virtual camera
Ctrl+Shift+V
Scenes & Sources 8 shortcuts
Switch to scene 1–9
Ctrl+1–9
Add source
Ctrl+A
Remove selected source
Delete
Move source up
Ctrl+Up
Move source down
Ctrl+Down
Reset source transform
Ctrl+Shift+R
Fit source to screen
Ctrl+F
Stretch source to screen
Ctrl+Shift+F
Studio Mode 4 shortcuts
Toggle studio mode
Ctrl+Shift+T
Transition to program
Ctrl+T
Quick transition 1
Ctrl+Shift+1
Quick transition 2
Ctrl+Shift+2
Audio 4 shortcuts
Mute / unmute desktop audio
Ctrl+Shift+M
Mute / unmute mic
Ctrl+Shift+K
Push to talk (hold)
Customhotkey
Push to mute (hold)
Customhotkey
General 4 shortcuts
Open settings
Ctrl+,
Open filters
Ctrl+Shift+F
Undo
Ctrl+Z
Redo
Ctrl+Y

Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way to find OBS Studio shortcuts on this page?

Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as start / stop streaming.

Can I print this OBS Studio 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 OBS Studio?

Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Start / stop streaming is Ctrl+Shift+S on Windows and ⌘⇧S on macOS where available.

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