“Winkeys is way to go if you're switching from Windows to Mac.”
Tim Fairhurst, Software engineer
Switch to MacOS ?Keep your shortcuts
Windows Shortcuts for Mac
Instantly make your MacOS keyboard behave like Windows. It maps Win+D, Alt+Tab, Ctrl+Shift+Esc, and more so you keep your muscle memory on macOS.
“Switched from Windows. Works as expected.”
Alex Whitmore, Product designer
“It does the job. I can use my windows shortcuts on my mac now.”
Ronak Viroja, Developer
“Great app. If you're switching from Windows to Mac, this is a must-have.”
James Croft, IT consultant
“Just moved to Mac. My $10 was well spent.”
Emily Ashworth, Analyst
“Really useful. Hoping for Win+Left/Right split soon.”
William Pendleton, Engineer
“I have a mac mini for home server. This was perfect app for me.”
Charlotte Byrne, IT consultant
“Simple and it works.”
George Hargreaves, Developer
“Must have app for new Mac users. Few shortcuts are still missing.”
Sophie Marchant, Support lead
“Exactly what I needed.”
Nathan Ellery, Freelancer
“Winkeys is way to go if you're switching from Windows to Mac.”
Tim Fairhurst, Software engineer
“Switched from Windows. Works as expected.”
Alex Whitmore, Product designer
“It does the job. I can use my windows shortcuts on my mac now.”
Ronak Viroja, Developer
“Great app. If you're switching from Windows to Mac, this is a must-have.”
James Croft, IT consultant
“Just moved to Mac. My $10 was well spent.”
Emily Ashworth, Analyst
“Really useful. Hoping for Win+Left/Right split soon.”
William Pendleton, Engineer
“I have a mac mini for home server. This was perfect app for me.”
Charlotte Byrne, IT consultant
“Simple and it works.”
George Hargreaves, Developer
“Must have app for new Mac users. Few shortcuts are still missing.”
Sophie Marchant, Support lead
“Exactly what I needed.”
Nathan Ellery, Freelancer
Task Management
All Your Windows
Shortcuts
System & Windows
Navigate macOS like you're still on Windows.
Editing & Clipboard
Copy, paste, and edit with Windows shortcuts.
Browser & Tabs
Switch tabs and navigate browsers effortlessly.
Files & Documents
Open, save, and manage files instantly.
Editor (Cursor & VS Code)
Command Panel, Toggle Terminal, Toggle Chat Window.
Window Snapping
Snap and resize windows with Win+Arrow keys, just like on Windows.
Powerful Features
Exact Key Matching
Your fingers dont have to learn a new OS. To achieve the exact behavior as Windows, swap the keys at the same place as Windows.
- Swap Fn key → Ctrl key
- Swap Option key → Cmd key
Wave goodbye to
keybinding conflicts
daily shortcut frustration
relearning shortcuts
Ctrl vs ⌘ confusion
Alt vs ⌥ mix-ups
keybinding conflicts
daily shortcut frustration
relearning shortcuts
Ctrl vs ⌘ confusion
Alt vs ⌥ mix-ups
keybinding conflicts
daily shortcut frustration
From RedditWhat switchers are saying
Real comments from the r/macapps community.
u/zeocom•r/macmini
This little app is insanely well made. I tried it and bought the paid version. Totally worth it.
53
u/realmaulik•r/macmini
Does the job. Great app.
2
u/DuckTillDuckIt•r/macmini
I use Windows for work and a MacBook Air personally, so switching between the two constantly messed with my muscle memory. I’d use Windows shortcuts on my Mac and Mac shortcuts on Windows.
23
u/GreatMattWylde•r/macmini
Switched from Windows. Works well.
3
u/stormblessed27_•r/macmini
Such a small problem, but it was driving me crazy. I use a Mac mini with a Windows keyboard and Winkeys makes everything feel natural again. Love it.
9
u/Kadabradoodle•r/macbookair
Muscle memory back. Nice one.
13
u/Touchdown43•r/macbookpro
Okay, I genuinely didn't think I needed this. I got a Mac mini and kept my old mechanical Windows keyboard. Winkeys fixed that. I can finally stop thinking about whether I need Ctrl, Cmd or Option every five seconds.
8
u/tranquil45•r/macapps
Bought this on discount. It's genuinely helped me with the shortcut problem.
34
u/TH3R0CK_•r/macapps
Solid app. Shortcuts just work.
24
u/Vyo•r/macmini
Mac mini + Winkeys = sorted.
8
u/Frosty64•r/macapps
Fixed Ctrl/Cmd confusion in minutes.
1
u/AmazingDev14•r/macapps
Great for switching between Windows and Mac.
2
u/RenegadeUK•r/macapps
Does what it says. No fuss.
11
u/buddy67•r/macapps
If you’re a Windows user who just switched to a Mac, get this. I went from constantly fighting my muscle memory to barely thinking about it.
8
u/CopaceticCow•r/macapps
Simple and it works. Recommend.
17
u/MultoSakalye•r/macapps
Exactly what I needed after moving to Mac.
5
u/zeocom•r/macmini
This little app is insanely well made. I tried it and bought the paid version. Totally worth it.
53
u/realmaulik•r/macmini
Does the job. Great app.
2
u/DuckTillDuckIt•r/macmini
I use Windows for work and a MacBook Air personally, so switching between the two constantly messed with my muscle memory. I’d use Windows shortcuts on my Mac and Mac shortcuts on Windows.
23
u/GreatMattWylde•r/macmini
Switched from Windows. Works well.
3
u/stormblessed27_•r/macmini
Such a small problem, but it was driving me crazy. I use a Mac mini with a Windows keyboard and Winkeys makes everything feel natural again. Love it.
9
u/Kadabradoodle•r/macbookair
Muscle memory back. Nice one.
13
u/Touchdown43•r/macbookpro
Okay, I genuinely didn't think I needed this. I got a Mac mini and kept my old mechanical Windows keyboard. Winkeys fixed that. I can finally stop thinking about whether I need Ctrl, Cmd or Option every five seconds.
8
u/tranquil45•r/macapps
Bought this on discount. It's genuinely helped me with the shortcut problem.
34
u/TH3R0CK_•r/macapps
Solid app. Shortcuts just work.
24
u/Vyo•r/macmini
Mac mini + Winkeys = sorted.
8
u/Frosty64•r/macapps
Fixed Ctrl/Cmd confusion in minutes.
1
u/AmazingDev14•r/macapps
Great for switching between Windows and Mac.
2
u/RenegadeUK•r/macapps
Does what it says. No fuss.
11
u/buddy67•r/macapps
If you’re a Windows user who just switched to a Mac, get this. I went from constantly fighting my muscle memory to barely thinking about it.
8
u/CopaceticCow•r/macapps
Simple and it works. Recommend.
17
u/MultoSakalye•r/macapps
Exactly what I needed after moving to Mac.
5
Affordable Pricing
One-time payment. Lifetime access.
No subscriptions. Future updates included.
Free
Core shortcuts, simple setup:
- Swap Fn/Ctrl
- Swap Option/Cmd
- Common Windows shortcuts
- Regular updates
$9.99/ lifetime
Everything in Free, plus:
- Create custom shortcuts
- Custom enable/disable shortcuts
- Full set of Windows shortcuts
- Editor shortcuts for Cursor & VS Code
- Terminal shortcuts
- Complex shortcuts like Show Desktop
- Future support & more
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to setup for the first time?⌄
Download the .dmg, install the app, enable standard function keys in macOS Settings, grant Accessibility when prompted, then press Start. If Start does not work, quit with Cmd+Q, reinstall, and grant Accessibility again. Full screenshots are in the setup guide.
This step ensures the app can fully remap your keys.
If it does not work after the first install, repeat carefully or follow the video walkthrough on the homepage FAQ section.
- Quit the app completely with Cmd + Q if it is already open.
- Install (or reinstall) using the downloaded .dmg file.
- Launch the app, grant Accessibility, and press Start.
- If the Start/Stop control works, you are ready.
Here's our product video with a full setup walkthrough:
If the video doesn't load or play, contact us and we'll help you get set up.
2. What is the shortcut for Win+D on Mac?⌄
With Winkeys and default key swaps, press Option+D (⌥ + D) for Show Desktop, the Windows Win+D action. Without the app, macOS typically uses F11. See every Windows→Mac mapping on the shortcuts page.
3. What is the difference between Mac Shortcut (Winkeys) and Mac Shortcut (original)?⌄
Winkeys shows the keys you press with Swap Fn/Control and Swap Option/Command on (Ctrl→Fn, Win→⌥, Alt→⌘). Original is the native macOS shortcut without the app. Both columns are listed for each shortcut on the shortcuts reference page.
4. How to quit the app?⌄
Open the app from the macOS menu bar (keyboard icon), then press Cmd + Q. Closing the window alone leaves it running in the background so shortcuts keep working.
5. Not working as expected?⌄
Default preferences may swap keys. For example, with Swap Fn and Control on, Fn + C copies instead of Ctrl + C. Open Preferences and uncheck the swap option if you want physical Ctrl for copy/paste.
Also confirm Accessibility is enabled and the app status shows Active. Enable “Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys” in System Settings.
6. Which shortcuts are implemented?⌄
Common Windows shortcuts work, including Ctrl+C/V/X/Z, Ctrl+A/S/F, Ctrl+T/W, Alt+Tab, Win+E, Win+D, Win+Shift+S, and more across system, browser, editing, and files. Premium adds terminal, Cursor/VS Code editor shortcuts, and window snapping. See the full shortcuts page for every mapping.
The app includes 56 shortcuts across system, editing, browser, files, terminal, and editor workflows. With default settings, press fn where you see Ctrl below.
System & Window Management
Alt + Tab→⌘ + TabSwitch Apps
Alt + F4→⌘ + F4Close Window
Win + L→⌥ + LLock Computer
Win + E→⌥ + EOpen Finder
Ctrl + Shift + Esc→Fn + Shift + EscActivity Monitor
Win + D→⌥ + DShow Desktop
Win + .→⌥ + .Emoji & Symbols picker
Win + Shift + S→⌥ + Shift + SScreenshot selection (crop)
Editing & Clipboard
Ctrl + C→Fn + CCopy
Ctrl + X→Fn + XCut
Ctrl + V→Fn + VPaste
Ctrl + Z→Fn + ZUndo
Ctrl + Y→Fn + YRedo
Ctrl + A→Fn + ASelect All
Ctrl + Delete→Fn + DeleteDelete Previous Word
Ctrl + Left Arrow→Fn + Left ArrowMove cursor one word left
Ctrl + Right Arrow→Fn + Right ArrowMove cursor one word right
Shift + Delete→Shift + DeleteDelete next character
Browser & Tabs
Ctrl + F→Fn + FFind/Search
Ctrl + L / Ctrl + E→Fn + L / Fn + EFocus Address / Search Bar
Ctrl + Tab→Fn + TabNext Tab
Ctrl + Shift + Tab→Fn + Shift + TabPrevious Tab
Ctrl + T→Fn + TNew Tab
Ctrl + W→Fn + WClose Tab
Ctrl + +→Fn + +Zoom inPremium
Ctrl + -→Fn + -Zoom outPremium
Ctrl + Shift + T→Fn + Shift + TReopen last closed tabPremium
Files & Documents
Ctrl + N→Fn + NNew Document
Ctrl + S→Fn + SSave
Ctrl + P→Fn + PPrint
F2→F2Rename file/folder in Finder
Enter→EnterQuick Look preview toggle in Finder
Alt + Enter→⌘ + EnterGet Info
TerminalPremium
Ctrl + C→Fn + CCopy selection or interrupt processPremium
Ctrl + L→Fn + LClear integrated terminalPremium
Ctrl + Z→Fn + ZSuspend current processPremium
Ctrl + D→Fn + DSend EOF / exit shellPremium
Ctrl + E→Fn + EMove to line endPremium
Ctrl + U→Fn + UDelete before cursorPremium
Ctrl + W→Fn + WDelete previous wordPremium
Ctrl + Click→Fn + ClickOpen terminal linkPremium
Editor ShortcutsPremium
Ctrl + B→Fn + BToggle sidebar (Cursor / VS Code)Premium
Ctrl + J→Fn + JToggle bottom panel (fn+J or fn+Shift+`)Premium
Ctrl + ⌘ + B→Fn + ⌘ + BToggle AI panel (Cursor / VS Code)Premium
Ctrl + Shift + P→Fn + Shift + PCommand PalettePremium
Ctrl +,→Fn +,SettingsPremium
Ctrl + /→Fn + /Toggle line commentPremium
Ctrl + Shift + K→Fn + Shift + KDelete linePremium
Ctrl + Enter→Fn + EnterInsert line belowPremium
Ctrl + Shift + Enter→Fn + Shift + EnterInsert line abovePremium
Ctrl + ]→Fn + ]Indent linePremium
Ctrl + [→Fn + [Outdent linePremium
Window SnappingPremium
Win + Left Arrow→⌥ + Left ArrowSnap window to left half of screenPremium
Win + Right Arrow→⌥ + Right ArrowSnap window to right half of screenPremium
Win + Up Arrow→⌥ + Up ArrowMaximize window to fill screenPremium
Win + Down Arrow→⌥ + Down ArrowRestore sized window, press again to minimizePremium
See the full reference on the shortcuts page.
7. Is this a Karabiner alternative?⌄
Yes for most Windows switchers. Karabiner is a general remapping toolkit. Winkeys: Windows Shortcuts for Mac ships ready-made Windows→Mac shortcut mappings with a simple UI, so you do not write JSON rules just to get Ctrl+C and Alt+Tab back.
8. How do I download Basic or Premium?⌄
On the homepage pricing section, choose Basic (free download) or Premium (lifetime unlock). The shortcuts page Download button also jumps to pricing so you can pick a plan.
9. Any other difficulty?⌄
Follow the step-by-step setup guide with screenshots, or contact support from the website. A Medium walkthrough is also linked for additional detail.
Follow this step-by-step guide: Setup guide · How to use Windows keyboard shortcuts on a Mac, step-by-step guide