EDIUS Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List for Windows (+ Free PDF)
EDIUS keyboard shortcuts are key combinations in Grass Valley’s EDIUS video editor that trigger actions instantly creating projects, trimming clips, navigating the timeline, deleting gaps, and exporting without reaching for the mouse. The most-used EDIUS shortcuts are Ctrl + N (new project), Ctrl + S (save), Ctrl + Shift + N (new sequence), and Backspace (delete gap).
This guide lists the essential EDIUS keyboard shortcuts for Windows, organized by category, with a free printable PDF you can download below.
Learning EDIUS keyboard shortcuts speeds up your editing, reduces mouse clicks, and helps you keep your hands on the keyboard during long timelines. The shortcuts below work across EDIUS Pro, EDIUS X, and EDIUS 11 on Windows.
Most-Used EDIUS Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New project | Ctrl + N |
| New sequence | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Open project | Ctrl + O |
| Add file to the recorder | Ctrl + Shift + O |
| Open clip source file | Ctrl + Shift + P |
| Save project | Ctrl + S |
| Save as | Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Create a new freeze frame | Ctrl + T |
| Delete unused rendered files | Alt + Q |
| Previous edit point | A |
| Next edit point | Ctrl + Right Arrow |
| Move to start | Home |
| Move to end | End |
| Match frame recorder player | F |
| Display master clip | Alt + F |
| Select all tracks | Shift + A |
| Select all clips in selected tracks | Ctrl + A |
| Add clip-in player to asset bin | Ctrl + Shift + B |
| Search frame recorder | Shift + F |
| Search frame player | Ctrl + Shift + F |
Delete Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Delete audio from the selected clip | Alt + A |
| Delete gap | Backspace |
| Delete between in or out | D |
| Ripple delete between in or out | Alt + D |
| Ripple delete | Alt + Delete |
| Delete parts of video filters | Alt + Shift + F |
| Delete parts audio filter | Ctrl + Alt + F |
| Delete parts of all filters | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + F |
| Delete parts key | Ctrl + Alt + G |
| Delete parts transparency | Ctrl + Alt + Shift + G |
| Delete volume setting | Alt + Shift + H |
| Delete pan settings | Ctrl + Alt + H |
| Delete transition between selected clips | Alt + T |
| Delete parts transition | Alt + Shift + T |
| Delete parts crossfade | Ctrl + Alt + T |
| Delete the video of the selected clip | Alt + V |
Selection Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select 1a track | Shift + 1 |
| Select 2a track | Shift + 2 |
| Select 3a track | Shift + 3 |
| Select 4a track | Shift + 4 |
| Select 1va/v track | Shift + 5 |
| Select 2va/v track | Shift + 6 |
Playback & Navigation Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Play / Stop | Space (or Enter) |
| Playback with buffer | Shift + Space |
| Loop playback | Ctrl + Space |
| Pause | K |
| Previous frame | Left Arrow |
| Next frame | Right Arrow |
| Back 10 frames | Shift + Left Arrow |
| Forward 10 frames | Shift + Right Arrow |
| Review (rewind play) | J |
| Cue (forward play) | L |
| Jog rewind | Ctrl + J |
| Jog forward | Ctrl + L |
| Toggle Player / Recorder | Tab |
| Switch to Player | Ctrl + Alt + P |
| Switch to Recorder | Ctrl + Alt + R |
| Add clip to timeline | E |
| Timecode jump (+) | Num + |
| Timecode jump (−) | Num − |
Trim & Edit Point Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Trim In point | N |
| Trim Out point | M |
| Ripple trim In point | Alt + N |
| Ripple trim Out point | Alt + M |
| Slide trim In point | Ctrl + Alt + N |
| Slide trim Out point | Ctrl + Alt + M |
| Split trim In point | Shift + N |
| Split trim Out point | Shift + M |
| Trim −1 frame | , (comma) |
| Trim +1 frame | . (period) |
| Trim −10 frames | Shift + , |
| Trim +10 frames | Shift + . |
| Move to previous edit point (trim) | Page Up |
| Move to next edit point (trim) | Page Down |
Timeline & Track Shortcuts
| Action | EDIUS Shortcut keys |
|---|---|
| Delete between In/Out | D |
| Ripple delete between In/Out | Alt + D |
| Next edit point | S (or Ctrl + Right Arrow) |
| Switch to next sequence | Ctrl + Tab |
| Switch to previous sequence | Ctrl + Shift + Tab |
| Nudge clip −1 frame | Ctrl + , |
| Nudge clip +1 frame | Ctrl + . |
| Nudge clip −10 frames | Ctrl + Shift + , |
| Nudge clip +10 frames | Ctrl + Shift + . |
| Zoom in time scale | Ctrl + Num + |
| Zoom out time scale | Ctrl + Num − |
| Fit time scale | Ctrl + 0 |
Marker & In/Out Shortcuts
| Action | EDIUS Shortcut keys |
|---|---|
| Set In point | I |
| Set Out point | O |
| Clear In point | Alt + I |
| Clear Out point | Alt + O |
| Go to In point | Q (or Shift + I) |
| Go to Out point | W (or Shift + O) |
| Clear In/Out points | X |
| Set marker | V |
| Clear all markers | Shift + Alt + V |
| Move to previous sequence marker | Shift + Page Up |
| Move to next sequence marker | Shift + Page Down |
| Set In/Out on current clip | Shift + Z |
Render & Export Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Render | Shift + G |
| Render In/Out (overloaded area) | Ctrl + Q |
| Render In/Out (loaded area) | Ctrl + Alt + Q |
| Render In/Out (all) | Shift + Alt + Q |
| Render and add to timeline (In/Out) | Shift + Q |
| Render all (overloaded area) | Shift + Ctrl + Q |
| Print to file | F11 |
| Print to tape | F12 |
How to Customize EDIUS Keyboard Shortcuts
EDIUS lets you reassign almost any shortcut to match your workflow. Here’s how to change a keyboard shortcut in EDIUS:
- Click Settings on the menu bar, then select User Settings. The User Settings dialog box opens.
- In the left tree, click User Interface, then click Keyboard Shortcut.
- Find the operation you want to change in the list. You can filter by category to narrow it down.
- Select the operation, click Assign, then press the key combination you want to use.
- If the key combination is already in use, EDIUS will warn you so you can avoid overwriting an existing shortcut.
- Click OK to save your changes.
To reset EDIUS shortcuts to default: open the same Keyboard Shortcut panel, then use the Import option to load a default preset, or reassign the changed keys manually.
EDIUS Shortcuts vs DaVinci Resolve & Premiere Pro
Switching editors? This table maps the most-used EDIUS keyboard shortcuts to their DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro equivalents (Windows defaults).
| Action | EDIUS | DaVinci Resolve | Premiere Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| New project | Ctrl + N | Ctrl + N | Ctrl + Alt + N |
| Save project | Ctrl + S | Ctrl + S | Ctrl + S |
| Set In point | I | I | I |
| Set Out point | O | O | O |
| Play / Stop | Space | Space | Space |
| Previous frame | Left Arrow | Left Arrow | Left Arrow |
| Next frame | Right Arrow | Right Arrow | Right Arrow |
| Ripple delete | Alt + Delete | Shift + Delete | Shift + Delete |
| Add edit / cut clip | C | Ctrl + B | Ctrl + K |
| Render / Export | Shift + G | Ctrl + Shift + R (deliver) | Ctrl + M |
| Zoom in timeline | Ctrl + Num + | = | = |
| Zoom out timeline | Ctrl + Num − | – | – |
EDIUS Keyboard Shortcuts FAQ
What is the shortcut to render in EDIUS?
The render shortcut in EDIUS is Shift + G. To render only the area between your In and Out points, use Ctrl + Q, and to render and add the result to the timeline, use Shift + Q.
How do I delete a gap in the EDIUS timeline?
Press Backspace to delete a gap between clips on the EDIUS timeline. To remove the space and ripple the following clips, use ripple delete with Alt + Delete.
What is the trim shortcut in EDIUS?
Use N to trim the In point and M to trim the Out point. Add Alt for a ripple trim (Alt + N / Alt + M), or use , and . to trim one frame at a time.
How do I customize keyboard shortcuts in EDIUS?
Go to Settings → User Settings → User Interface → Keyboard Shortcut, select the operation you want to change, click Assign, and press your preferred key combination. You can also export and import your custom layout between machines.
Do EDIUS keyboard shortcuts work the same on Mac?
EDIUS is a Windows-only video editor, so its shortcuts use the Windows Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys. There is no native Mac version of EDIUS; Mac editors typically use DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro instead.
How many keyboard shortcuts does EDIUS have?
EDIUS has 200+ assignable shortcuts across categories like editing, trimming, playback, markers, and rendering. This guide covers the most-used ones, and you can reassign any of them in User Settings.
Can I download an EDIUS shortcuts PDF?
Yes you can download the free EDIUS keyboard shortcuts PDF cheat sheet from this page to keep a printable reference next to your workstation.
Final Thoughts
EDIUS keyboard shortcuts are one of the fastest ways to speed up your editing the more you keep your hands on the keyboard, the less time you lose reaching for menus. You don’t need to memorize all of them at once. Start with the most-used keys like Ctrl + S (save), N / M (trim In/Out), I / O (set In/Out points), and Shift + G (render), then add trim, marker, and timeline shortcuts to your workflow as you go.
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