VLC is a popular media player used by millions of people. It is an open-source media player by Video LAN. VLC stands for Video LAN client. VLC supports a wide range of video and audio formats. So, you just need a single software to play most videos. If you regularly use VLC, I recommend you learn VLC keyboard shortcuts and VLC hotkeys to be a VLC power user. Keyboard shortcuts help you perform some tasks quicker than the mouse. For example, hit space to play or pause video. SHIFT + RIGHT ARROW to forward video or SHIFT + LEFT ARROW to backward video by 3 seconds. In this article, I am adding the complete list of VLC keyboard shortcuts. Check all VLC hotkeys and note important keyboard shortcuts for actions that you usually do on VLC.
VLC Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows
Check VLC keyboard shortcuts or VLC hotkeys for Windows.
1. Most used
F
Fullscreen
Esc
Exit full screen mode
Space
Pause or play movie
V
Subtitles on/ off
B
Select audio track
Ctrl+ Arrow Up/ Arrow Down
Volume up/ down in 5% increments
2. Jump in playback
Shift+ Arrow Right/ Arrow Left
Jump 3 seconds forward/ backward
Alt+ Arrow Right/ Arrow Left
Jump 10 seconds forward/ backward
Ctrl+ Arrow Right/ Arrow Left
Jump 1 minute forward/ backward
3. Mouse actions
Scroll up/ down
Volume or Position (see settings)
Right-click
Local menu (play controls, audio/ video)
4. Movie Navigation
Ctrl+ D
Open Disc menu
Ctrl+ F
Open Folder (browse folder menu)
Ctrl+ R
Advanced open file
Ctrl+ O
Open single file(s)
M
Mute and unmute audio
P
Play movie (from the very beginning)
S
Stop movie (not pause; this stops the movie completely)
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Increase/ decrease playback by 0.1x
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Adjust playback to normal (1.0x)
C
Change screen Crop 16:10, 16:9, 4:3, etc.
A
Change Aspect ratio 16:10, 16:9, 4.:3, etc.
G/ H
Decrease/ increase subtitle delay
J/ K
Decrease/ increase audio delay
Z
Change zoom mode
Ctrl+ 1 … 4
Play Recent media (in Media – Recent media menu)
T
Show time
Ctrl+ T
Goto time
E
Frame by Frame Mode; continue pressing E to advance one frame at a time.
Ctrl+H
Hide Control
5. Manage VLC, Playlists, and Special Commands
Ctrl+ P
Preferences/ interface settings
Ctrl+ E
Adjustments and audio/ video effects
Ctrl+ B
Edit Bookmarks
Ctrl+ M
Open Messages
Ctrl+ N
Open Network
Ctrl+ C
Open Capture device
Ctrl+ L
Open Play List; press again to return to the movie.
Ctrl+ Y
Save playlist
Ctrl+ I
Media Information
D
Toggle Deinterlace
N
Play the next movie from the playlist
P
Play previous movies from the playlist
F1
Show help
F11
Window full-screen (not equal to pressing F)
Ctrl+ W
Quit VLC
VLC Keyboard Shortcuts for macOS
If you own a macOS device and want to learn VLC keyboard shortcuts or VLC hotkeys for macOS, check the keyboard shortcuts below.
