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The bridge between
Mac & Windows
Flip between Mac and Windows and see the exact equivalent for every shortcut — Cmd+C ↔ Ctrl+C, Opt ↔ Alt and more.
Switched from Mac to Windows — or the other way around? Muscle memory is hard to rewire. This interactive cheat sheet shows the equivalent shortcut for the same action on both platforms. Toggle Mac or Windows and every command maps instantly: Cmd ↔ Ctrl, Option ↔ Alt, Delete ↔ Backspace. Download the printable PDF and keep it on your desk until the new keys feel natural.
Features
Everything you get with this tool — free, unlimited and right in your browser.
Instant Mac ↔ Windows mapping
Toggle the platform and every shortcut updates: Cmd becomes Ctrl, Option becomes Alt, and platform-specific keys are clearly marked.
Grouped by action
Shortcuts are organised into Copy & Paste, Navigation, Screenshots, App Switching and more, so you find the one you need fast.
Spot the differences
Differing keys are highlighted so you notice exactly what changed when you switch systems — the source of most transition confusion.
Downloadable PDF cheat sheet
Export a clean, print-ready PDF of the whole mapping. Keep it by your monitor while you build the new muscle memory.
How to use
Get started in a few simple steps.
Choose whether you are switching to Windows or to Mac. The sheet adapts instantly.
Browse the action groups or search — copy, paste, screenshot, switch apps, close window and more.
Every row shows the shortcut on both platforms, with changed keys highlighted.
Export the printable PDF and keep it visible for your first weeks on the new system.
Tips & recommendations
Pro tips to get the most out of this tool.
Print the PDF for week one
The first two weeks are the hardest. A printed cheat sheet beside your monitor shortens the transition dramatically.
Cmd is Ctrl, Option is Alt — mostly
Nine times out of ten, Cmd and Option map directly to Ctrl and Alt. Focus on the highlighted exceptions and you are 90% there.
Learn Ctrl+Shift+T early
Reopening a closed tab works on both platforms and is the shortcut new switchers miss most.
Screenshot shortcuts differ most
Mac uses Cmd+Shift+4 for region capture; Windows uses Win+Shift+S. These are the easiest to confuse, so learn them first.
Examples & data
See this tool in action.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Copy | Ctrl+C | Cmd+C |
| Paste | Ctrl+V | Cmd+V |
| Save | Ctrl+S | Cmd+S |
| Switch app | Alt+Tab | Cmd+Tab |
| Close window | Ctrl+W | Cmd+W |
| Screenshot | Win+Shift+S | Cmd+Shift+4 |
A sample of the interactive table — every row maps both ways with highlighted differences.
The bridge between Mac & Windows
Flip between Mac and Windows and see the exact equivalent for every shortcut — Cmd+C ↔ Ctrl+C, Opt ↔ Alt and more.
Start freeFrequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Yes — free, no signup, and the PDF download is included at no cost.
Most map cleanly (Cmd ↔ Ctrl, Option ↔ Alt). A few are platform-specific — like screenshots — and those are highlighted in the table.
Yes, use the PDF download or the browser print dialog for a clean one-page cheat sheet.
macOS and Windows across common apps: Finder/Explorer, browsers, Office, and general system shortcuts.