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.
- 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.
Streaming & Recording
6 shortcuts
Start / stop streaming
Ctrl+Shift+S
WinCtrl+Shift+SMac⌘⇧SLinuxCtrl+Shift+S
Start / stop recording
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+RMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrl+Shift+R
Pause recording
Ctrl+Shift+P
WinCtrl+Shift+PMac⌘⇧PLinuxCtrl+Shift+P
Start / stop replay buffer
Ctrl+Shift+B
WinCtrl+Shift+BMac⌘⇧BLinuxCtrl+Shift+B
Save replay buffer
Ctrl+Shift+F12
WinCtrl+Shift+F12Mac⌘⇧F12LinuxCtrl+Shift+F12
Start virtual camera
Ctrl+Shift+V
WinCtrl+Shift+VMac⌘⇧VLinuxCtrl+Shift+V
Scenes & Sources
8 shortcuts
Switch to scene 1–9
Ctrl+1–9
WinCtrl+1–9Mac⌘1–9LinuxCtrl+1–9
Add source
Ctrl+A
WinCtrl+AMac⌘ALinuxCtrl+A
Remove selected source
Delete
WinDeleteMac⌫LinuxDelete
Move source up
Ctrl+Up
WinCtrl+UpMac⌘UpLinuxCtrl+Up
Move source down
Ctrl+Down
WinCtrl+DownMac⌘DownLinuxCtrl+Down
Reset source transform
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+RMac⌘⇧RLinuxCtrl+Shift+R
Fit source to screen
Ctrl+F
WinCtrl+FMac⌘FLinuxCtrl+F
Stretch source to screen
Ctrl+Shift+F
WinCtrl+Shift+FMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrl+Shift+F
Studio Mode
4 shortcuts
Toggle studio mode
Ctrl+Shift+T
WinCtrl+Shift+TMac⌘⇧TLinuxCtrl+Shift+T
Transition to program
Ctrl+T
WinCtrl+TMac⌘TLinuxCtrl+T
Quick transition 1
Ctrl+Shift+1
WinCtrl+Shift+1Mac⌘⇧1LinuxCtrl+Shift+1
Quick transition 2
Ctrl+Shift+2
WinCtrl+Shift+2Mac⌘⇧2LinuxCtrl+Shift+2
Audio
4 shortcuts
Mute / unmute desktop audio
Ctrl+Shift+M
WinCtrl+Shift+MMac⌘⇧MLinuxCtrl+Shift+M
Mute / unmute mic
Ctrl+Shift+K
WinCtrl+Shift+KMac⌘⇧KLinuxCtrl+Shift+K
Push to talk (hold)
Customhotkey
WinCustomhotkeyMacCustomhotkeyLinuxCustomhotkey
Push to mute (hold)
Customhotkey
WinCustomhotkeyMacCustomhotkeyLinuxCustomhotkey
General
4 shortcuts
Open settings
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,LinuxCtrl+,
Open filters
Ctrl+Shift+F
WinCtrl+Shift+FMac⌘⇧FLinuxCtrl+Shift+F
Undo
Ctrl+Z
WinCtrl+ZMac⌘ZLinuxCtrl+Z
Redo
Ctrl+Y
WinCtrl+YMac⌘YLinuxCtrl+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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