GOM Player Keyboard Shortcuts: Complete List (152 Hotkeys + Free PDF)

GOM Player is a free media player for Windows developed by GOM Lab (formerly Gretech Corporation), a South Korean software company. First released in 2003, it has been downloaded over 60 million times worldwide and remains one of the most popular alternatives to VLC especially in India and Southeast Asia thanks to its built-in codec finder, subtitle sync engine, and support for broken or incomplete video files.

Like any professional media player, GOM Player becomes significantly faster to use once you stop reaching for the mouse. Keyboard shortcuts let you control every aspect of playback from frame-by-frame stepping and A-B repeat loops to subtitle sync adjustments and screen capture without interrupting your workflow.

This guide covers all 152 GOM Player keyboard shortcuts, organized into 11 categories:

• Playback control, volume, and speed
• Subtitles, aspect ratio, and zoom
• Screen capture, frame step, and A-B repeat
• Window size, Pan & Scan, and video control
• Favorites, playlist, and skin management

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10 Most Essential GOM Player Shortcuts

Press F repeatedly to advance one frame at a time essential for video analysis, subtitle timing, and sports review.

Playback Control Shortcuts

Volume Control Shortcuts

How to Load and Sync Subtitles in GOM Player

GOM Player supports SRT, SMI, SSA, and ASS subtitle formats and can automatically detect subtitle files if they share the same filename as your video.
To load a subtitle file manually:

1. Press Alt + O to open the subtitle file browser
2. Navigate to your .srt or .smi file and select it
3. Press Alt + H to toggle subtitles on or off

To fix subtitle sync (subtitles appearing too early or too late):

1. Press > to make subtitles appear 0.5 seconds earlier
2. Press < to make subtitles appear 0.5 seconds later
3. Press / to reset subtitle sync back to default

To adjust subtitle appearance:

1. Press Alt + Page Up to increase font size
2. Press Alt + Page Down to decrease font size
3. Press Alt + B to toggle bold
4. Press Alt + L to change subtitle language (if multiple tracks exist)
5. Use Alt + Arrow Keys to reposition subtitles anywhere on screen

Subtitles Shortcuts

Aspect Ratio Shortcuts

How to Take a Screenshot in GOM Player

GOM Player has three built-in screenshot shortcuts that give you different levels of control over how and where the image is saved.
To copy the current frame to clipboard:

1. Pause the video at the exact frame you want
2. Press Ctrl + C to copy the frame to your clipboard
3. Paste into any image editor (Paint, Photoshop, etc.) using Ctrl + V

To save the current frame directly as an image file:

1. Pause the video at the exact frame you want
2. Press Ctrl + E to save the frame as a .jpg or .bmp file
3. The file is saved to the folder set in Preferences (F5) → General → Screenshot folder

To use the advanced screen capture tool:

1. Press Ctrl + G to open the Advanced Screen Capture panel
2. Set a capture interval to save multiple frames automatically
3. Choose your output folder and format (JPG, BMP, PNG)
4. Click Start to begin capturing

Use Ctrl + G (Advanced Screen Capture) when you need to extract multiple frames from a scene for example, capturing every 5 seconds from a tutorial video or lecture recording.

Screen Capture & Playback Speed Shortcuts

How to Zoom In on a Video in GOM Player

GOM Player does not have a dedicated zoom button instead, zooming is handled through the Pan & Scan system, which lets you resize and reposition the video independently of the player window.
To zoom in:

1. Press Ctrl + 9 (numpad) to increase the video size
2. Use Numpad 8 / 2 / 4 / 6 to reposition the video up, down, left, or right
3. Press Numpad 5 to reset the video back to its default position

To zoom out: Press Ctrl + 1 (numpad) to decrease the video size

To fit the video back to the window:

1. Press 5 (numpad) to reset to default, or
2. Press 0 to set a custom aspect ratio

Note: Pan & Scan shortcuts use the numpad keys, not the number row at the top of your keyboard. If shortcuts are not working, check that Num Lock is turned on.

Pan & Scan Shortcuts

How to Rotate or Flip a Video in GOM Player

GOM Player can flip video horizontally or vertically using the Video Control shortcuts. This is useful for correcting upside-down recordings or mirroring a video for presentation purposes.
To flip video horizontally (mirror effect):

1. Press Ctrl + Y to flip the input
2. Press Ctrl + V to flip the output
3. Use both together for a full horizontal mirror

To reset video back to normal: Press Q to reset all video control settings to default

Important: GOM Player’s built-in shortcuts handle flipping only not rotation by degrees (90°, 180°, 270°). For full rotation, go to Preferences (F5) → Video → Renderer settings and apply a rotation filter, or use the right-click menu during playback and select Video Settings.

Video Control Shortcuts

Window Size Shortcuts

How to Step Through Video Frame by Frame in GOM Player

Frame-by-frame playback is one of GOM Player’s most powerful features for video analysis, subtitle timing, and reviewing fast-moving sports or action footage.
To advance one frame forward:

1. First pause the video by pressing Spacebar
2. Press F to step forward one frame at a time
3. Keep pressing F to continue advancing frame by frame

To enable or disable frame skipping:

1. Press Shift + ‘ (apostrophe) to toggle Frame Skip on or off
2. Frame Skip is useful for lower-end hardware disabling it gives smoother single-frame stepping

Note: GOM Player does not have a native frame-step backward shortcut. To go back, press Ctrl + B to rewind 10 seconds and then use F to step forward to your target frame.

Other GOM Player Shortcuts

Favorites Shortcuts

Playlist Shortcuts

GOM Player Shortcuts PDF – Free Download

The complete GOM Player keyboard shortcuts cheat sheet is available as a free, printable PDF. It includes all 152 shortcuts across 11 categories, formatted to fit on a single A4 or Letter-size page with no ads.
What is inside the PDF:

• All 152 GOM Player keyboard shortcuts
• Organized by category Playback, Volume, Subtitles, Aspect Ratio, Screen Capture, Pan & Scan, Video Control, Window Size, Favorites, Playlist, and Other
• Clean two-column print layout
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Frequently Asked Questions About GOM Player Shortcuts

What is the shortcut to play and pause in GOM Player?

Press Spacebar to play or pause a video in GOM Player. Alternatively, you can use Ctrl + P as a secondary play/pause shortcut. The Spacebar is the fastest option during normal playback.

How do I go frame by frame in GOM Player?

First pause the video using Spacebar, then press F to advance one frame at a time. GOM Player does not have a native frame-step backward key to go back, press Ctrl + B to rewind 10 seconds and use F to step forward to your target frame.

How do I zoom in on a video in GOM Player?

GOM Player uses the Pan & Scan system for zooming. Press Ctrl + 9 on the numpad to zoom in and Ctrl + 1 to zoom out. Use Numpad 8 / 2 / 4 / 6 to pan the video in any direction. Press Numpad 5 to reset to the default position. Make sure Num Lock is turned on for these shortcuts to work.

How do I take a screenshot in GOM Player?

There are three ways to capture a screenshot in GOM Player:

• Press Ctrl + C to copy the current frame to your clipboard
• Press Ctrl + E to save the current frame directly as an image file
• Press Ctrl + G to open the Advanced Screen Capture panel for bulk or timed captures

The save location for Ctrl + E is set in Preferences (F5) → General → Screenshot folder.

How do I fix subtitle sync in GOM Player?

Press > to make subtitles appear 0.5 seconds earlier, or < to make them appear 0.5 seconds later. Press / to reset subtitle sync back to the default. These are Shift key combinations on most keyboards Shift + Period for > and Shift + Comma for <.

How do I stop GOM Player from opening a browser?

GOM Player occasionally launches its built-in browser (GOM TV) when certain buttons are clicked. To prevent this:

1. Press F5 to open Preferences
2. Go to General settings
3. Uncheck the option for GOM TV or browser auto-launch on startup
4. Click OK to save

Alternatively, avoid pressing F9 during playback that shortcut opens GOM TV directly.

How do I change the playback speed in GOM Player?

Press Ctrl + Shift + F or C to speed up playback, and Ctrl + Shift + B or X to slow it down. Press Ctrl + Shift + N to return to normal speed instantly. Speed changes apply in small increments press the shortcut multiple times to reach your desired speed.

How do I set up A-B repeat in GOM Player?

A-B repeat lets you loop a specific section of a video continuously:

1. Press [ to mark the start point (point A)
2. Press ] to mark the end point (point B)
3. GOM Player will now loop that section repeatedly
4. Press Shift + [ to undo the start point
5. Press Shift + ] to undo the end point and stop looping

This feature is especially useful for language learners, musicians learning by ear, and anyone reviewing a specific scene repeatedly.

Final Thoughts on GOM Player Keyboard Shortcuts

GOM Player is one of the most feature-rich free media players available for Windows but most users never go beyond Spacebar and the volume wheel. With all 152 keyboard shortcuts at your fingertips, you can control every aspect of playback, subtitle sync, video capture, and window management without touching the mouse once.

Here is a quick recap of the most important shortcuts to memorize first:

If you are switching from VLC, the most important difference to remember is that GOM Player uses Ctrl + F and Ctrl + B for 10-second forward and backward jumps not the Left and Right arrow keys as VLC does. The arrow keys in GOM Player control volume, not seeking.

The fastest way to get comfortable with these shortcuts is to pick one category per week and use only those shortcuts until they become muscle memory. Start with Playback Control, move to Volume and Subtitles, then work your way through the advanced features like Pan & Scan and Video Control.

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