Change the Global Capture Shortcut
The global capture shortcut starts a new capture with the current settings in the Capture window.
- Open the Capture window.
- Click the Shortcut field.

- Press the desired key combination on the keyboard.
The new keyboard shortcut appears in the field.
Customize Capture Shortcuts
Select the following to view the keyboard shortcuts available for customization:
- Windows: Capture window > File > Capture Preferences > Hotkeys tab.
- Mac: Snagit > Preferences > Keyboard tab.
Capture Shortcuts
Hotkeys and shortcuts are tested on a QWERTY keyboard. Some hotkeys and shortcuts may not work with the keyboard you use.
To configure your own hotkeys for your keyboard, see Customize the Snagit Hotkeys.
Option |
Windows |
Mac |
Selected Capture Mode/Global Capture |
Print Screen |
Control+Shift+C |
All-in-One Capture |
- |
Control+Shift+O |
Image Capture |
- |
Control+Shift+S |
Mission Control Capture (Mac) |
- |
Control+Shift+M |
Expose (Window) Capture (Mac) |
- |
Control+Shift+W |
Menu Capture |
- |
Control+Shift+E |
Repeat Last Capture |
To set a shortcut for this option, select Capture window > File > Capture Preferences > Hotkeys tab. |
Control+Shift+R |
Video Capture |
- |
Control+Shift+V |
Video Selection Guides |
G |
G |
Start Recording |
Shift+F9 |
Control+Shift+Spacebar |
Pause/Resume Recording |
Shift+F9 |
Control+Shift+Spacebar |
Stop Recording |
Shift+F10 |
Control+Shift+V |
Magnifier |
M |
M |
Cancel Capture |
- |
Esc |
Show/Hide Capture Help |
F1 |
H |
Capture Fullscreen |
- |
F |
Capture Multiple Regions |
- |
Hold the Command key |
End Multiple Image Capture |
Right-click screen |
- |
Scroll Horizontally |
H |
R |
Scroll Vertically |
V |
D |
Scroll Diagonally |
B |
X |
Move Crosshairs 1 Pixel |
Arrow keys |
- |
Capture 1:1 Aspect Ratio (Square) |
Hold the Shift key |
- |
Region (16:9 Aspect Ratio) |
Click and drag to select an area on the screen. Hold the Ctrl key to lock the selection to a 16:9 aspect ratio. |
- |
Region (4:3 Aspect Ratio) |
Click and drag to select an area on the screen. Hold Ctrl+Shift to lock the selection to a 4:3 aspect ratio. |
- |
Take a Capture |
Enter |
- |
Start a Region Selection |
Shift+Enter |
- |
Snagit Editor Shortcuts
Option |
Windows |
Mac |
Open Editor |
- |
Command+Shift+E |
Enter Full Screen |
- |
Command+Control+F |
Open Preferences |
- |
Command+comma |
Hide Snagit |
Ctrl+Shift+X |
Command+H |
Quit Snagit |
- |
Command+Q |
New Image |
Ctrl+N |
Command+N |
New from Clipboard |
Ctrl+Shift+N |
Shift+Command+N |
Create Image from Template |
Ctrl+Alt+C |
Option+Shift+C |
Open |
Ctrl+O |
Command+O |
Close Snagit |
Alt+F4 |
Command+W |
Close Capture |
Ctrl+F4
Ctrl+W
|
Shift+Command+W |
Close All |
- |
Option+Command+W |
Save |
Ctrl+S |
Command+S |
Save As |
Ctrl+Shift+S |
Shift+Command+S |
Save All |
- |
Option+Command+S |
Print |
Ctrl+P |
Command+P |
Undo |
Ctrl+Z |
Command+Z |
Redo |
Ctrl+Y |
Shift+Command+Z |
Cut |
Ctrl+X |
Command+X |
Copy |
Ctrl+C |
Command+C |
Copy All |
Ctrl+Shift+C |
Option+Command+C |
Paste |
Ctrl+V |
Command+V |
Duplicate |
Ctrl+D
Ctrl+click (Move, Stamp, Step tools)
|
Shift+Command+D |
Delete |
Ctrl+Delete |
Delete |
Select All |
Ctrl+A |
Command+A |
Deselect All |
Ctrl+D |
Command+D |
Invert Selection |
Ctrl+Shift+I |
Shift+Command+I |
Bring Forward |
Ctrl+Shift+F |
- |
Bring Backward |
Ctrl+Shift+B |
- |
Group |
Ctrl+Shift+G |
- |
Ungroup |
Ctrl+Shift+U |
- |
Jump to Next Frame |
- |
Right Arrow |
Jump to Previous Frame |
- |
Left Arrow |
Jump to Beginning |
- |
Command+Return |
Jump to End |
- |
Shift+Command+Return |
Next Image (Video from Images) |
Right Arrow |
Right Arrow |
Previous Image (Video from Images) |
Left Arrow |
Left Arrow |
Draw a Perfect Square or Circle
More or Draw an Object in a Line
|
Hold the Shift key while dragging. |
Hold the Shift key while dragging. |
Draw Over Objects |
- |
Hold the Option key while dragging. |
Canvas Snapping |
- |
Hold the Option key while moving or resizing objects. |
Crop to Canvas |
- |
Command+K |
Trim |
- |
Shift+Command+X |
Flatten |
Ctrl+T |
Shift+Command+T |
Flatten All |
Ctrl+Shift+T |
Control+Shift+T |
Actual Size |
Ctrl+0 |
Command+0 |
Zoom to Fit |
- |
Command+Shift+0 |
Zoom In |
Ctrl+Plus Sign |
Command+Plus Sign
Option+scroll down
|
Zoom Out |
Ctrl+Minus Sign |
Command+Minus Sign
Option+scroll up
|
Resize an Image |
- |
Shift+Command+R |
Rotate an Image |
- |
Command+R |
Switch to Library |
- |
Command+1 |
Show/Hide Effects Panel |
- |
Command+2 |
Show/Hide Properties |
- |
Command+3 |
Show/Hide Recent Captures Tray |
- |
Option+Command+T |
Next Capture in Tray |
- |
Command+[ |
Previous Capture in Tray |
- |
Command+] |
Open Share History |
- |
Option+Shift+S |
Tools Shortcuts
On Windows, shortcuts are assigned to the first ten positions in the Snagit Editor toolbar. Press Ctrl+1 through Ctrl+9 to select the tool in that position.

Option |
Mac Shortcuts |
Favorites |
Control+R |
Arrow and Line |
Control+A |
Text |
Control+T |
Callout |
Control+D |
Shape |
Control+U |
Stamp |
Control+I |
Fill |
Control+F |
Move |
Control+V |
Selection |
Control+L |
Blur |
Control+B |
Simplify |
Control+Y |
Magic Wand |
Control+W |
Crop |
Control+C |
Cut Out |
Control+X |
Pen |
Control+P |
Highlighter |
Control+H |
Step |
Control+S |
Eraser |
Control+E |
Magnify |
Control+M |
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