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.
- Start / stop streamingCtrlShiftS
- Switch to scene 1–9Ctrl1–9
- Toggle studio modeCtrlShiftT
- Mute / unmute desktop audioCtrlShiftM
- Open settingsCtrl,
- Start / stop recordingCtrlShiftR
Streaming & Recording
6 shortcuts
Start / stop streaming
CtrlShiftS
WinCtrlShiftSMac⌘⇧SLinuxCtrlShiftS
Start / stop recording
CtrlShiftR
WinCtrlShiftRMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrlShiftR
Pause recording
CtrlShiftP
WinCtrlShiftPMac⌘⇧PLinuxCtrlShiftP
Start / stop replay buffer
CtrlShiftB
WinCtrlShiftBMac⌘⇧BLinuxCtrlShiftB
Save replay buffer
CtrlShiftF12
WinCtrlShiftF12Mac⌘⇧F12LinuxCtrlShiftF12
Start virtual camera
CtrlShiftV
WinCtrlShiftVMac⌘⇧VLinuxCtrlShiftV
Scenes & Sources
8 shortcuts
Switch to scene 1–9
Ctrl1–9
WinCtrl1–9Mac⌘1–9LinuxCtrl1–9
Add source
CtrlA
WinCtrlAMac⌘ALinuxCtrlA
Remove selected source
Delete
WinDeleteMac⌫LinuxDelete
Move source up
CtrlUp
WinCtrlUpMac⌘UpLinuxCtrlUp
Move source down
CtrlDown
WinCtrlDownMac⌘DownLinuxCtrlDown
Reset source transform
CtrlShiftR
WinCtrlShiftRMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrlShiftR
Fit source to screen
CtrlF
WinCtrlFMac⌘FLinuxCtrlF
Stretch source to screen
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Studio Mode
4 shortcuts
Toggle studio mode
CtrlShiftT
WinCtrlShiftTMac⌘⇧TLinuxCtrlShiftT
Transition to program
CtrlT
WinCtrlTMac⌘TLinuxCtrlT
Quick transition 1
CtrlShift1
WinCtrlShift1Mac⌘⇧1LinuxCtrlShift1
Quick transition 2
CtrlShift2
WinCtrlShift2Mac⌘⇧2LinuxCtrlShift2
Audio
4 shortcuts
Mute / unmute desktop audio
CtrlShiftM
WinCtrlShiftMMac⌘⇧MLinuxCtrlShiftM
Mute / unmute mic
CtrlShiftK
WinCtrlShiftKMac⌘⇧KLinuxCtrlShiftK
Push to talk (hold)
Customhotkey
WinCustomhotkeyMacCustomhotkeyLinuxCustomhotkey
Push to mute (hold)
Customhotkey
WinCustomhotkeyMacCustomhotkeyLinuxCustomhotkey
General
4 shortcuts
Open settings
Ctrl,
WinCtrl,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl,
Open filters
CtrlShiftF
WinCtrlShiftFMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrlShiftF
Undo
CtrlZ
WinCtrlZMac⌘ZLinuxCtrlZ
Redo
CtrlY
WinCtrlYMac⌘YLinuxCtrlY
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.
