This page is a complete keyboard shortcut reference for Premiere Pro on Windows, covering all 40 shortcuts organized into 4 sections. Whether you’re new to Premiere Pro or looking to master advanced features, this cheat sheet has every key combination you need — from basic editing and navigation to app-specific power-user actions.
Keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to work in Premiere Pro. Every time you use a shortcut instead of reaching for the mouse, you save a few seconds — and those seconds compound into hours over weeks and months. Start with the shortcuts you use most (copy, paste, undo, save), then gradually add app-specific ones as they become relevant to your workflow. Bookmark this page or download the PDF cheat sheet for quick reference.
Using keyboard shortcuts in Premiere Pro reduces context switching between keyboard and mouse, helping you maintain focus and work more efficiently. Research shows that shortcut-driven workflows can save up to 8 working days per year compared to menu-driven navigation. On Windows, most Premiere Pro shortcuts follow standard conventions — once you learn the modifier key patterns, new shortcuts become intuitive.
Tips for Learning Shortcuts
- Practice one new Premiere Pro shortcut each day. Muscle memory builds faster when you focus on a single combination at a time rather than trying to learn them all at once.
- Print or bookmark this page for quick reference while working in Premiere Pro. Having shortcuts visible nearby helps bridge the gap between looking them up and recalling them from memory.
- Start with the shortcuts you use most. In Premiere Pro, common actions like copy, paste, undo, and save are worth learning first since they apply across nearly every workflow.
Tools13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Selection Tool | V |
| Track Select Forward | A |
| Track Select Backward | ShiftA |
| Ripple Edit Tool | B |
| Rolling Edit Tool | N |
| Rate Stretch Tool | R |
| Razor Tool | C |
| Slip Tool | Y |
| Slide Tool | U |
| Pen Tool | P |
| Hand Tool | H |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
| Type Tool | T |
Playback10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play/Stop | Space |
| Shuttle Left | J |
| Shuttle Stop | K |
| Shuttle Right | L |
| Step Back One Frame | ← |
| Step Forward One Frame | → |
| Step Back Five Frames | Shift← |
| Step Forward Five Frames | Shift→ |
| Go to Beginning | Home |
| Go to End | End |
Timeline12
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Edit at Playhead | CtrlK |
| Ripple Trim Previous to Playhead | Q |
| Ripple Trim Next to Playhead | W |
| Insert | , |
| Overwrite | . |
| Set In Point | I |
| Set Out Point | O |
| Clear In Point | AltI |
| Clear Out Point | AltO |
| Zoom In Timeline | = |
| Zoom Out Timeline | - |
| Zoom to Sequence | \ |
Markers & Effects5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Add Marker | M |
| Go to Next Marker | ShiftM |
| Go to Previous Marker | CtrlShiftM |
| Apply Default Audio Transition | ShiftD |
| Apply Default Video Transition | CtrlD |
Frequently Asked Questions
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