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What is Windows Shortcuts for Mac?

Windows Shortcuts for Mac is a native macOS utility that remaps common Windows keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Alt+Tab, Win+E, and Win+D, so they work on Mac without relearning Command-based shortcuts.

How do I use Windows keyboard shortcuts on a Mac?

Download the app, enable “Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys,” grant Accessibility permission, then press Start. Everyday Windows shortcuts then work in the background.

  1. Download and install the .dmg
  2. Turn on standard function keys in System Settings
  3. Grant Accessibility for WindowsShortcuts
  4. Press Start and use Ctrl, Alt, and Win as usual

Full screenshots: setup guide. Shortcut list: all shortcuts.

Is it better than Karabiner-Elements for Windows users?

For most Windows switchers, yes. Karabiner is a general remapping toolkit. This app ships ready-made Windows→Mac shortcut mappings with a simple UI, so you skip JSON rules if your goal is muscle-memory shortcuts.

Read more in the Karabiner alternative guide.