This page lists 120 keyboard shortcuts for VLC, grouped into four sections: Browsing & Playback, Frequently Used, Navigation, and VLC. It covers both macOS and Windows bindings.
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VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
VLC keyboard shortcuts are organized by category and available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search by keyword or browse by section.
| Action | Hotkey |
|---|---|
| Show time | T |
| Open disc menu | Ctrl+D |
| Random | R |
| Slower | |
| Stop movie | S |
| Crop screen | C |
| Advanced open file | Ctrl+RCtrl+S |
| Aspect ratio | A |
| Mute and unmute audio | M |
| Exit full screen mode | Esc |
| Increase audio delay | J |
| Open folder (browse folder menu) | Ctrl+F |
| Decrease audio delay | K |
| Decrease subtitle delay | H |
| Faster | Plus |
| Recent media (in Media - Recent media menu) | Ctrl+1Ctrl+2Ctrl+3Ctrl+4 |
| Change zoom mode | Z |
| Open single file(s) | Ctrl+O |
| Normal | = |
| Increase subtitle delay | G |
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