PotPlayer Shortcuts & Hotkeys – Complete List of 100+ Keys
PotPlayer keyboard shortcuts let you control playback, subtitles, screenshots, audio sync, speed, and more all without touching the mouse. This complete reference covers 100+ PotPlayer hotkeys organized by category, so you can find exactly what you need fast. You can also download all PotPlayer shortcuts as a
free PDF below.
Quick Reference – Most Used PotPlayer Shortcuts
The most commonly used PotPlayer shortcuts are listed below for quick access.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Spacebar |
| Full Screen | Enter |
| Volume Up | Up Arrow |
| Volume Down | Down Arrow |
| Skip Forward 5 seconds | Right Arrow |
| Skip Back 5 seconds | Left Arrow |
| Take Screenshot | Ctrl + E |
| Speed Up | C |
| Speed Down | X |
| Subtitle Sync Faster | > |
| Subtitle Sync Slower | < |
| Mirror Video | Ctrl + Z |
| Add Bookmark | P |
| AB Repeat On/Off | \ |
| Preferences | F5 |
Function key shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| About PotPlayer | F1 |
| Browse folder | F2 |
| Open file | F3 |
| Close | F4 |
| Preferences | F5 |
| Playlist on/off | F6 |
| Equalizer settings | F7 |
| File navigator | F12 |
Playback & navigation shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Spacebar |
| Full screen on/off | Enter |
| Play previous file | Page Up |
| Play next file | Page Down |
| Skip forward 5 seconds | Right Arrow |
| Skip back 5 seconds | Left Arrow |
| Volume up | Up Arrow |
| Volume down | Down Arrow |
| Move to starting point | Backspace |
| Move to position (time jump) | G |
| Skip setup | ‘ |
| Skip playback on/off | Shift + ‘ |
| Scene explorer | Shift + S |
| Play DVD | Ctrl + D |
| Turn on camera device | Ctrl + J |
| Filter settings | Ctrl + F |
| Filter control condition | Ctrl + X |
Subtitle shortcuts
The shortcut to sync subtitles faster in PotPlayer is the > key. To slow subtitle sync, press <. To reset to default, press /. Use L to open the subtitle selection menu.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select subtitle track | L |
| Subtitle sync 0.5s faster | > |
| Subtitle sync 0.5s slower | < |
| Subtitle sync reset to default | / |
Speed & playback rate shortcuts
The shortcut to speed up playback in PotPlayer is C. To slow down, press X. Press Q to reset speed back to normal (1x).
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Speed up (faster) | C |
| Speed down (slower) | X |
| Reset playback speed to normal | Q |
Screenshot & screen capture shortcuts
The screenshot shortcut in PotPlayer is Ctrl + E. This saves a snapshot to your capture folder. To copy a screenshot to clipboard, use Ctrl + C. For burst/continuous capture, use Ctrl + G.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Take screenshot (save to folder) | Ctrl + E |
| Copy screenshot to clipboard | Ctrl + C |
| Continuous image capture (burst) | Ctrl + G |
| Open snapshot / capture options | K |
Video & image shortcuts
The mirror video shortcut in PotPlayer is Ctrl + Z (flips horizontally). To flip vertically, use Ctrl + V. For aspect ratio options, press J. The full screen shortcut in PotPlayer is Enter.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Full screen on/off | Enter |
| Mirror image / flip horizontal | Ctrl + Z |
| Flip picture vertically | Ctrl + V |
| Video aspect ratio options | J |
| Brightness decrease 1% | W |
| Brightness increase 1% | E |
| Contrast decrease 1% | R |
| Contrast increase 1% | T |
| Saturation decrease 1% | Y |
| Saturation increase 1% | U |
| Colour decrease 1% | I |
| Colour increase 1% | O |
| Image properties reset | Q |
| Blur on/off | Ctrl + B |
| Denoise 3D on/off | Ctrl + N |
| Temporary denoise on/off | Ctrl + M |
| Remove colour blocks on/off | Ctrl + H |
| Image level control on/off | Ctrl + I |
| PixelShader option | S |
| Resize pixel shader on/off | Shift + P |
| Rotate video | Right-click → Video → Rotate |
Audio shortcuts
The audio sync shortcut in PotPlayer is Shift + > to make audio faster and Shift + < to make it slower. Press A to switch between audio tracks.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Audio stream options (switch tracks) | A |
| Audio sync 0.05s faster | Shift + > |
| Audio sync 0.05s slower | Shift + < |
| Audio recording | Shift + G |
| Audio filter on/off | Shift + A |
| Voice filter on/off | Shift + V |
| Voice processing filter on/off | Shift + X |
| Normalised audio on/off | Shift + N |
| Crystallization on/off | Shift + C |
| Noise reduction on/off | Shift + D |
| Equalizer settings | F7 |
Bookmark shortcuts
The shortcut to add a bookmark in PotPlayer is P. To view all saved bookmarks, press H. To remove a bookmark, open the list with H, right-click, and select Remove.
| Action | Shortcuts |
|---|---|
| Add bookmark | P |
| View bookmarks | H |
AB Repeat shortcuts
AB Repeat loops a specific section of a video. Press [ to set the start point (A), press ] to set the end point (B), and press \ to toggle looping on or off.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set A point (start of loop) | [ |
| Set B point (end of loop) | ] |
| AB Repeat on/off | \ |
Frame-by-frame shortcuts
The shortcut to move to the next frame in PotPlayer is F. To go back one frame, press D. These only work while the video is paused.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move to next frame | F |
| Move to previous frame | D |
| Move to position (time jump) | G |
How to Customize PotPlayer Keyboard Shortcuts
PotPlayer lets you change, remap, or add any keyboard shortcut directly from its Preferences menu. Whether you want to reassign an existing hotkey or create a new one from scratch, the process takes less than a minute. Here is how to customize PotPlayer keyboard shortcuts step by step.
- Open Preferences – Press F5 to open the PotPlayer Preferences window. You can also right-click anywhere on the player and select Preferences from the context menu.
- Go to the Keyboard section – In the left sidebar of Preferences, click General, then click Keyboard on the right panel. This opens the full list of all assigned hotkeys.
- Find the shortcut you want to change – Click the + icon next to any category to expand it and see all actions inside. Scroll through to find the action you want to remap.
- Double-click the action – Double-click the row for the action you want to assign a new key to. A “Custom Key” dialog box will appear.
- Press your new key combination – With the dialog open, press the key or key combination you want to assign (for example Ctrl + R). PotPlayer will display it immediately.
- Click OK and Apply – Click OK to confirm the new shortcut, then click Apply in the Preferences window. Your new hotkey is now active immediately no restart needed.
How to Disable a PotPlayer Shortcut
To disable a shortcut without reassigning it, open Preferences (F5) → General → Keyboard, find the action, double-click it, and press the Delete or Backspace key in the Custom Key dialog. This clears the assigned key. Click OK and Apply to save.
How to Reset PotPlayer Shortcuts to Default?
To reset all PotPlayer keyboard shortcuts back to factory defaults, open Preferences (F5) → General → Keyboard, and click the Reset button at the bottom of the panel. This restores every hotkey to its original default setting. Note: this will undo all custom shortcuts you have set.
FAQs
What is the screenshot shortcut in PotPlayer?
The screenshot shortcut in PotPlayer is Ctrl + E. This saves a snapshot of the current video frame directly to your configured capture folder. To copy a screenshot to your clipboard instead, use Ctrl + C.
What is the full screen shortcut in PotPlayer?
The full screen shortcut in PotPlayer is the Enter key. Press Enter again to exit full screen and return to the windowed view.
How do I sync subtitles in PotPlayer?
To sync subtitles in PotPlayer, press the > key to make subtitles appear faster, or press the < key to make them appear slower. Each press adjusts timing by 0.5 seconds. To reset subtitle sync to default, press /.
What is the speed shortcut in PotPlayer?
The shortcut to speed up playback in PotPlayer is C. To slow down playback, press X. Each press increments or decrements the speed. To reset to normal speed (1x), press Q to reset image properties.
How do I mirror a video in PotPlayer?
The mirror video shortcut in PotPlayer is Ctrl + Z, which flips the video horizontally. To flip the video vertically, press Ctrl + V.
What is the next frame shortcut in PotPlayer?
The shortcut to move to the next frame in PotPlayer is F. To go back one frame, press D. These frame-by-frame shortcuts only work while the video is paused.
How do I use AB Repeat in PotPlayer?
To use AB Repeat in PotPlayer, press [ to set the start point (A) and ] to set the end point (B). Press \ to toggle the AB loop on or off. This continuously plays the section between the two points.
What is the bookmark shortcut in PotPlayer?
The shortcut to add a bookmark in PotPlayer is P. To view all saved bookmarks, press H. To remove a bookmark, open the bookmark list with H, right-click the bookmark, and select Remove.
How do I sync audio in PotPlayer?
To sync audio in PotPlayer, press Shift + > to make audio play faster (ahead of video) or Shift + < to make it slower (behind video). Each press adjusts the audio sync by 0.05 seconds.
How do I open PotPlayer preferences?
The shortcut to open PotPlayer preferences is F5. From the Preferences window, you can change hotkeys, video settings, subtitle options, and more.
How do I change the aspect ratio in PotPlayer?
The shortcut to open aspect ratio options in PotPlayer is J. Press J to cycle through available aspect ratio settings such as 4:3, 16:9, and original video size.
How do I rotate a video in PotPlayer?
PotPlayer does not have a single default keyboard shortcut to rotate a video. To rotate, right-click the player, go to Video, then select Rotate. You can also assign a custom hotkey for rotation in Preferences (F5) under the Keyboard section.
With all 100+ PotPlayer shortcuts now at your fingertips, you can control every aspect of playback, subtitles, audio, screenshots, and more entirely from your keyboard. Whether you use the basic playback controls every day or occasionally need the AB Repeat or frame-by-frame shortcuts for precise video work, PotPlayer’s hotkey system is one of the most complete among free media players.
If you find that any shortcuts conflict with other applications on your system, remember that every hotkey in PotPlayer is fully remappable. Open Preferences with F5, go to General → Keyboard, and reassign any key to your liking in under a minute.
PotPlayer is a powerful tool but knowing the right shortcuts is what separates a casual user from someone who gets the most out of it. Bookmark this page (press Ctrl + D in your browser) so you always have the full shortcut list on hand.
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