Editing videos in Davinci Resolve 2026 can be a time-consuming process. Mastering keyboard shortcuts is essential for streamlining your workflow and increasing productivity. Here are the top 10 shortcuts you should know to enhance your editing speed.

1. Play/Pause

Press Spacebar to toggle between playing and pausing your timeline. This quick access allows you to review your edits seamlessly without reaching for your mouse.

2. Cut/Split Clip

Use Ctrl + \ (Windows) or Cmd + \ (Mac) to split a clip at the playhead position. This shortcut speeds up trimming and editing tasks.

3. Ripple Delete

Press Shift + Delete to remove a clip and automatically close the gap, maintaining your timeline flow.

4. Toggle Snapping

Press N to enable or disable snapping. Snapping helps align clips precisely without manual dragging.

5. Zoom Timeline In/Out

Use Ctrl + Plus (+) or Ctrl + Minus (-) (Windows) or Cmd + Plus (+) or Cmd + Minus (-) (Mac) to zoom in and out of your timeline for detailed editing or overview.

6. Jump to Next/Previous Edit

Press Up Arrow to move to the previous edit point and Down Arrow to move to the next, enabling quick navigation.

7. Add Markers

Press M to add a marker at the playhead position. Markers are useful for noting important points in your timeline.

8. Undo and Redo

Use Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac) to undo your last action, and Ctrl + Shift + Z or Cmd + Shift + Z to redo.

9. Save Project

Press Ctrl + S (Windows) or Cmd + S (Mac) frequently to save your work and prevent data loss.

10. Open Media Pool

Use Shift + 1 to quickly open the media pool for importing and managing media assets.

Conclusion

Mastering these shortcuts in Davinci Resolve 2026 will significantly improve your editing efficiency. Practice regularly to make them second nature and enjoy a faster, more streamlined editing experience.