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 |
|---|---|
| Normal | N/a |
| Increase subtitle delay | J |
| Increase audio delay | G |
| Stop movie | ⌘+. |
| Crop screen | C |
| Recent media (in Media - Recent media menu) | N/a |
| Faster | ⌘+= |
| Slower | ⌘ |
| Decrease audio delay | F |
| Show time | T |
| Open folder (browse folder menu) | N/a |
| Random | ⌘+R |
| Decrease subtitle delay | H |
| Advanced open file | ⇧+⌘+O |
| Open disc menu | ⌘+D |
| Change zoom mode | Z |
| Exit full screen mode | ⎋ |
| Aspect ratio | A |
| Mute and unmute audio | ⌥+⌘+↓ |
| Open single file(s) | ⌘+O |
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