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Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete reference for all keyboard controls.

Overview

Reframer is designed for keyboard-driven workflows. Arrow keys pan the video, scroll wheel steps frames, and scroll with modifiers controls zoom.

File

ShortcutAction
OOpen video file

Playback

ShortcutAction
SpacePlay / Pause

Frame stepping is available via on video or global shortcuts (see below).

Pan (Arrow Keys)

When unlocked, arrow keys pan the video:

ShortcutAction
Arrow KeysPan 1 pixel
+ Arrow KeysPan 10 pixels
+ Arrow KeysPan 100 pixels

View

ShortcutAction
0Reset to 100%
RReset zoom and pan

Zoom is controlled via with modifiers (see Mouse Controls).

Window

ShortcutAction
LToggle lock mode
H or ?Show shortcuts panel
EscClose panel

Access full documentation via Help → Reframer Documentation in the menu bar.

Filters

ShortcutAction
FToggle filter panel
EscClose filter panel

Input Fields

When a numeric field (frame, zoom, opacity) is focused:

ShortcutAction
/ Increment / decrement by 1
+ / Increment / decrement by 10
+ / Increment / decrement by 0.1
ASelect all
Enter or EscApply and defocus

Note: Arrow keys only adjust values when an input field is focused. Outside input fields, arrow keys pan the video.

Global Shortcuts (Lock Mode)

These work when Reframer is locked, even if it isn't the active app:

ShortcutAction
LToggle lock
Page UpPrevious frame
Page DownNext frame
Page UpBack 10 frames
Page DownForward 10 frames

Mouse Controls

When the window is unlocked:

ControlAction
Drag from centerMove window
Drag edges / cornersResize window
Click + drag on videoPan video
on videoStep frames
+ Zoom (5% steps)
+ Fine zoom (0.1% steps)

Next Steps