These are the default ChatCut preset bindings. “Mod” means Cmd on macOS and Ctrl on Windows/Linux. A different preset or personal override changes what the editor actually uses.
Playback
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Space |
| Shuttle backward / pause / forward | J / K / L |
| Jog back / forward one frame | Hold K, tap J / L |
| Previous / next frame | Left / Right Arrow |
| Step back / forward 1 second | Shift + Left / Right Arrow |
Edit
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Undo / Redo | Mod+Z / Mod+Shift+Z or Mod+Y |
| Split | C or Enter |
| Trim start / end | Q / W |
| Nudge left / right | E / R; add Shift for 5 frames |
| Move left / right to boundary | Ctrl+E / Ctrl+R |
| Delete / Select all | Backspace or Delete / Mod+A |
| Select clips forward | Y |
| Duplicate | Mod+D |
| Copy / Cut / Paste | Mod+C / Mod+X / Mod+V |
| Paste Effects | Mod+Alt+V or Mod+Shift+B |
| Save version | Mod+S |
Navigation and marks
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Previous / next edit | Up / Down Arrow |
| Move clip up / down | Alt+Up / Alt+Down |
| Mark In / Out | I / O |
| Mark clip at playhead | / |
| Clear marks | X |
| Mark selection | No default binding |
Markers
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Add marker | M |
| Add marker and open dialog | Mod+M |
| Modify / delete marker at playhead | Shift+M / Alt+M |
| Previous / next marker | Shift+Up / Shift+Down |
View and tools
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Fullscreen preview | Backtick |
| Open Keyboard shortcuts | Mod+Alt+K |
| Timeline zoom in / out | Mod+= or Mod++ / Mod+- |
| Zoom Timeline to fit | Shift+Z |
| Snapping | S |
| Selection-mode view toggle | Alt+S |
| Add to AI chat | Tab |
| Selection / Trim / Blade tool | V / N / B |
The editor also includes Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, and KWL presets. Open Keyboard Shortcuts to select a preset, search actions, record a personal binding, or save a custom preset.