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Adobe Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows & Mac (Complete List)

Complete list of Adobe Photoshop keyboard shortcuts for Windows and Mac. Speed up your photo editing and design workflow with essential hotkeys for tools, layers, selection, filters, and more.

2026-09-19 · 25 min read

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Hello friend! Welcome to dev.rean.me! Do you want to work faster in Adobe Photoshop? Learning keyboard shortcuts is the fastest way to speed up your photo editing and design workflow and save tons of time every day!

In this post, I share a complete list of Adobe Photoshop keyboard shortcuts for both Windows and Mac — covering tools, selection, layers, retouching, filters, view, file operations, and more. Bookmark this page and use it every day!


⌨️ How to Read This Shortcut Table

SymbolMeaning
CtrlControl key (Windows)
CmdCommand key ⌘ (Mac)
AltAlt key (Windows)
OptOption key ⌥ (Mac)
ShiftShift key (both platforms)
+Press keys together at the same time

1. 🗂️ File Operations

Quickly create, open, save, export, and print your Photoshop documents without touching the menu.

ActionWindowsMac
New DocumentCtrl + NCmd + N
Open FileCtrl + OCmd + O
Open as Smart ObjectCtrl + Alt + OCmd + Opt + O
Browse in BridgeCtrl + Alt + O (Bridge)Cmd + Opt + O
Close DocumentCtrl + WCmd + W
Close All DocumentsCtrl + Alt + WCmd + Opt + W
SaveCtrl + SCmd + S
Save AsCtrl + Shift + SCmd + Shift + S
Save for Web (Legacy)Ctrl + Alt + Shift + SCmd + Opt + Shift + S
Export AsCtrl + Alt + Shift + WCmd + Opt + Shift + W
Quick Export as PNGCtrl + Alt + Shift + WCmd + Opt + Shift + W
Revert to Last SaveF12F12
Place Embeddedvia File menuvia File menu
PrintCtrl + PCmd + P
Print One CopyCtrl + Alt + Shift + PCmd + Opt + Shift + P
Quit PhotoshopCtrl + QCmd + Q

💡 Tip: Use Save for Web (Ctrl/Cmd + Alt/Opt + Shift + S) to export optimized images for websites with full control over file format, quality, and file size!


2. ✏️ Edit Operations

Standard editing commands for undoing, copying, pasting, filling, and managing your work.

ActionWindowsMac
Undo (Step Backward)Ctrl + ZCmd + Z
Redo (Step Forward)Ctrl + Shift + ZCmd + Shift + Z
Toggle Last StateCtrl + Z (old behavior)Cmd + Z
CutCtrl + XCmd + X
CopyCtrl + CCmd + C
Copy Merged (All Visible Layers)Ctrl + Shift + CCmd + Shift + C
PasteCtrl + VCmd + V
Paste in PlaceCtrl + Shift + VCmd + Shift + V
Paste into SelectionCtrl + Alt + Shift + VCmd + Opt + Shift + V
Fill with Foreground ColorAlt + BackspaceOpt + Delete
Fill with Background ColorCtrl + BackspaceCmd + Delete
Open Fill DialogShift + F5Shift + F5
Content-Aware FillShift + F5 (select Content-Aware)Shift + F5
Free TransformCtrl + TCmd + T
Transform AgainCtrl + Shift + TCmd + Shift + T
Select AllCtrl + ACmd + A
Deselect AllCtrl + DCmd + D
ReselectCtrl + Shift + DCmd + Shift + D
PreferencesCtrl + KCmd + K
Color SettingsCtrl + Shift + KCmd + Shift + K
Keyboard ShortcutsCtrl + Alt + Shift + KCmd + Opt + Shift + K
MenusCtrl + Alt + Shift + MCmd + Opt + Shift + M

💡 Tip: Copy Merged (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C) copies all visible layers as one flattened image — perfect for copying what you see without merging your layer structure!


3. 🔧 Tools Panel Shortcuts

Press the key to instantly switch tools. No more clicking through the toolbox!

ToolShortcut Key
Move ToolV
Rectangular Marquee ToolM
Elliptical Marquee ToolShift + M (toggle)
Lasso ToolL
Polygonal Lasso ToolShift + L (toggle)
Magnetic Lasso ToolShift + L (toggle)
Object Selection ToolW
Quick Selection ToolShift + W (toggle)
Magic Wand ToolShift + W (toggle)
Crop ToolC
Perspective Crop ToolShift + C (toggle)
Slice ToolShift + C (toggle)
Eyedropper ToolI
Color Sampler ToolShift + I (toggle)
Ruler ToolShift + I (toggle)
Spot Healing Brush ToolJ
Healing Brush ToolShift + J (toggle)
Patch ToolShift + J (toggle)
Content-Aware Move ToolShift + J (toggle)
Red Eye ToolShift + J (toggle)
Brush ToolB
Pencil ToolShift + B (toggle)
Color Replacement ToolShift + B (toggle)
Mixer Brush ToolShift + B (toggle)
Clone Stamp ToolS
Pattern Stamp ToolShift + S (toggle)
History Brush ToolY
Art History Brush ToolShift + Y (toggle)
Eraser ToolE
Background Eraser ToolShift + E (toggle)
Magic Eraser ToolShift + E (toggle)
Gradient ToolG
Paint Bucket ToolShift + G (toggle)
3D Material Drop ToolShift + G (toggle)
Blur ToolR
Sharpen ToolShift + R (toggle)
Smudge ToolShift + R (toggle)
Dodge ToolO
Burn ToolShift + O (toggle)
Sponge ToolShift + O (toggle)
Pen ToolP
Freeform Pen ToolShift + P (toggle)
Horizontal Type ToolT
Vertical Type ToolShift + T (toggle)
Path Selection ToolA
Direct Selection ToolShift + A (toggle)
Rectangle Shape ToolU
Rounded Rectangle ToolShift + U (toggle)
Ellipse Shape ToolShift + U (toggle)
Triangle / Polygon ToolShift + U (toggle)
Line ToolShift + U (toggle)
Custom Shape ToolShift + U (toggle)
Hand Tool (Pan)H or hold Space
Rotate View ToolR (with certain prefs)
Zoom ToolZ
Foreground / Background DefaultD
Swap Foreground / BackgroundX
Toggle Mask / Standard ModeQ (Quick Mask)
Toggle Full Screen ModesF

💡 Tip: Hold Space at any time to temporarily switch to the Hand Tool for panning. Release Space and you are instantly back to your previous tool!


4. 👁️ View & Zoom Shortcuts

Control how you see your image without affecting any pixels.

ActionWindowsMac
Zoom InCtrl + +Cmd + +
Zoom OutCtrl + -Cmd + -
Fit on ScreenCtrl + 0Cmd + 0
Actual Pixels (100%)Ctrl + 1 or Alt + Ctrl + 0Cmd + 1 or Opt + Cmd + 0
Fit Width on ScreenCtrl + Alt + 0Cmd + Opt + 0
Zoom In (Scrubby)Hold Ctrl + Space + drag rightHold Cmd + Space + drag right
Zoom Out (Scrubby)Hold Ctrl + Alt + Space + dragHold Cmd + Opt + Space + drag
Show / Hide RulersCtrl + RCmd + R
Show / Hide GridCtrl + 'Cmd + '
Snap to GridCtrl + Shift + 'Cmd + Shift + '
Show / Hide GuidesCtrl + ;Cmd + ;
Lock GuidesCtrl + Alt + ;Cmd + Opt + ;
Clear Guidesvia View menuvia View menu
Show / Hide Smart GuidesCtrl + UCmd + U
Show / Hide ExtrasCtrl + HCmd + H
Show / Hide PathCtrl + Shift + HCmd + Shift + H
Standard Screen ModeF (cycle)F (cycle)
Full Screen with Menu BarF (cycle)F (cycle)
Full Screen ModeF (cycle)F (cycle)
Hide All PanelsTabTab
Hide Panels Except ToolboxShift + TabShift + Tab
Scroll Up / DownPage Up / Page DownPage Up / Page Down
Scroll to TopHomeHome
Scroll to BottomEndEnd

💡 Tip: Press Ctrl/Cmd + 0 to instantly Fit on Screen — perfect after zooming into a detail and wanting to see the full image again!


5. 🎯 Selection Shortcuts

Work faster with selections — the most essential skill in Photoshop.

ActionWindowsMac
Select AllCtrl + ACmd + A
DeselectCtrl + DCmd + D
ReselectCtrl + Shift + DCmd + Shift + D
Inverse SelectionCtrl + Shift + ICmd + Shift + I
Select All LayersCtrl + Alt + ACmd + Opt + A
Feather SelectionShift + F6Shift + F6
Select and MaskCtrl + Alt + RCmd + Opt + R
Add to SelectionHold Shift + drawHold Shift + draw
Subtract from SelectionHold Alt + drawHold Opt + draw
Intersect with SelectionHold Shift + Alt + drawHold Shift + Opt + draw
Move Selection (1px)Arrow Keys (in selection mode)Arrow Keys
Move Selection (10px)Shift + Arrow KeysShift + Arrow Keys
Expand Selection (1px)Alt + ]Opt + ]
Contract Selection (1px)Alt + [Opt + [
Grow Selectionvia Select menuvia Select menu
Similar Selectionvia Select menuvia Select menu
Transform Selectionvia Select menuvia Select menu
Make Work Path from Selectionvia Paths panelvia Paths panel

💡 Tip: Use Inverse Selection (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I) to quickly select the background after selecting the subject — great for removing backgrounds!


6. 🗃️ Layers Shortcuts

Manage your Photoshop layers efficiently with these essential shortcuts.

ActionWindowsMac
Open Layers PanelF7F7
New LayerCtrl + Shift + NCmd + Shift + N
New Layer (No Dialog)Ctrl + Alt + Shift + NCmd + Opt + Shift + N
Duplicate LayerCtrl + JCmd + J
Duplicate Layer to New DocumentCtrl + Shift + JCmd + Shift + J
Cut Layer to New LayerCtrl + Shift + JCmd + Shift + J
Group LayersCtrl + GCmd + G
Ungroup LayersCtrl + Shift + GCmd + Shift + G
Merge Selected LayersCtrl + ECmd + E
Merge Visible LayersCtrl + Shift + ECmd + Shift + E
Flatten ImageCtrl + Alt + Shift + E (stamp visible)Cmd + Opt + Shift + E
Stamp Visible to New LayerCtrl + Alt + Shift + ECmd + Opt + Shift + E
Bring Layer to FrontCtrl + Shift + ]Cmd + Shift + ]
Bring Layer ForwardCtrl + ]Cmd + ]
Send Layer BackwardCtrl + [Cmd + [
Send Layer to BackCtrl + Shift + [Cmd + Shift + [
Clip Layer to Layer BelowCtrl + Alt + GCmd + Opt + G
Lock Transparent Pixels//
Load Layer as SelectionCtrl + click layer thumbnailCmd + click layer thumbnail
Add to Selection from LayerCtrl + Shift + click thumbnailCmd + Shift + click thumbnail
Subtract from Selection with LayerCtrl + Alt + click thumbnailCmd + Opt + click thumbnail
Show / Hide LayerClick Eye iconClick Eye icon
Show Only This LayerAlt + click Eye iconOpt + click Eye icon
Toggle Layer Lock//
Select Next Layer UpAlt + ]Opt + ]
Select Next Layer DownAlt + [Opt + [
Select Top LayerAlt + .Opt + .
Select Bottom LayerAlt + ,Opt + ,

💡 Tip: Press Ctrl/Cmd + J to Duplicate a Layer instantly — this is the safest way to work non-destructively. Always duplicate before making edits!


7. 🖌️ Brush & Painting Shortcuts

Control your brush size, hardness, opacity, and flow directly from the keyboard.

ActionWindowsMac
Increase Brush Size]]
Decrease Brush Size[[
Increase Brush HardnessShift + ]Shift + ]
Decrease Brush HardnessShift + [Shift + [
Set Brush Opacity 10–100%1 to 0 (number keys)1 to 0
Set Brush Flow 10–100%Shift + 1 to Shift + 0Shift + 1 to Shift + 0
Toggle Airbrush ModeShift + Alt + PShift + Opt + P
Paint Straight LineClick, then Shift + clickClick, then Shift + click
Cycle Through Blending ModesShift + + or Shift + -Shift + + or Shift + -
Normal ModeShift + Alt + NShift + Opt + N
Multiply ModeShift + Alt + MShift + Opt + M
Screen ModeShift + Alt + SShift + Opt + S
Overlay ModeShift + Alt + OShift + Opt + O
Dodge Tool TemporarilyHold Alt with Burn toolHold Opt with Burn tool
Sample Color (Eyedropper)Hold Alt while using BrushHold Opt while using Brush

💡 Tip: Use the [ and ] keys to resize your brush on the fly without opening the brush picker — this keeps your creative flow going without interruption!


8. 🔤 Type & Text Shortcuts

Work with text layers efficiently in Photoshop.

ActionWindowsMac
Type ToolTT
Commit Text / Exit Type ModeCtrl + Enter or EscCmd + Return or Esc
Select All Text in LayerCtrl + A (inside text)Cmd + A (inside text)
Increase Font SizeCtrl + Shift + .Cmd + Shift + .
Decrease Font SizeCtrl + Shift + ,Cmd + Shift + ,
Increase Font Size by 10ptCtrl + Alt + Shift + .Cmd + Opt + Shift + .
Decrease Font Size by 10ptCtrl + Alt + Shift + ,Cmd + Opt + Shift + ,
Increase LeadingAlt + Down ArrowOpt + Down Arrow
Decrease LeadingAlt + Up ArrowOpt + Up Arrow
Auto LeadingCtrl + Alt + Shift + ACmd + Opt + Shift + A
Increase Kerning / TrackingAlt + Right ArrowOpt + Right Arrow
Decrease Kerning / TrackingAlt + Left ArrowOpt + Left Arrow
Reset Tracking to 0Ctrl + Alt + QCmd + Opt + Q
Align Text LeftCtrl + Shift + LCmd + Shift + L
Align Text CenterCtrl + Shift + CCmd + Shift + C
Align Text RightCtrl + Shift + RCmd + Shift + R
Justify TextCtrl + Shift + JCmd + Shift + J
Bold (if font supports)Ctrl + Shift + BCmd + Shift + B
Italic (if font supports)Ctrl + Shift + ICmd + Shift + I
UnderlineCtrl + Shift + UCmd + Shift + U
StrikethroughCtrl + Shift + /Cmd + Shift + /
All CapsCtrl + Shift + KCmd + Shift + K
Small CapsCtrl + Alt + Shift + KCmd + Opt + Shift + K
SuperscriptCtrl + Shift + =Cmd + Shift + =
SubscriptCtrl + Alt + Shift + =Cmd + Opt + Shift + =
Check SpellingCtrl + ICmd + I
Open Character Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu
Create Work Path from Typevia Type menuvia Type menu
Rasterize Type Layervia Layer menuvia Layer menu
Warp Textvia Type menuvia Type menu

💡 Tip: Press Ctrl/Cmd + Enter to commit your text and exit type editing mode — much faster than clicking the checkmark in the options bar!


9. 🎨 Color & Swatches Shortcuts

ActionWindowsMac
Open Color Picker (Foreground)Click Foreground swatchClick Foreground swatch
Set Default Colors (Black & White)DD
Swap Foreground / BackgroundXX
Fill with Foreground ColorAlt + BackspaceOpt + Delete
Fill with Background ColorCtrl + BackspaceCmd + Delete
Open Swatches Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu
Sample Color from ImageI (Eyedropper Tool)I
Sample Background ColorAlt + I (with Eyedropper)Opt + I
Add Color to SwatchesClick in Swatches panelClick in Swatches panel
Delete SwatchAlt + click swatchOpt + click swatch

10. 🔁 Image Adjustments Shortcuts

Open key adjustment dialogs directly without going through the Image menu.

ActionWindowsMac
LevelsCtrl + LCmd + L
Auto LevelsCtrl + Shift + LCmd + Shift + L
Auto ContrastCtrl + Alt + Shift + LCmd + Opt + Shift + L
Auto ColorCtrl + Shift + BCmd + Shift + B
CurvesCtrl + MCmd + M
Hue / SaturationCtrl + UCmd + U
Color BalanceCtrl + BCmd + B
Black & WhiteCtrl + Alt + Shift + BCmd + Opt + Shift + B
Brightness / Contrastvia Image > Adjustmentsvia Image > Adjustments
Vibrancevia Image > Adjustmentsvia Image > Adjustments
Photo Filtervia Image > Adjustmentsvia Image > Adjustments
InvertCtrl + ICmd + I
DesaturateCtrl + Shift + UCmd + Shift + U
Image SizeCtrl + Alt + ICmd + Opt + I
Canvas SizeCtrl + Alt + CCmd + Opt + C
Rotate Canvas 90° CWvia Image menuvia Image menu

💡 Tip: Use Curves (Ctrl/Cmd + M) instead of Brightness/Contrast for more precise tonal control — it is the most powerful adjustment tool in Photoshop!


11. 🔮 Filters & Effects

ActionWindowsMac
Last Filter (Repeat)Ctrl + FCmd + F
Last Filter with DialogCtrl + Alt + FCmd + Opt + F
Fade Last FilterCtrl + Shift + FCmd + Shift + F
Open Camera Raw FilterCtrl + Shift + ACmd + Shift + A
LiquifyCtrl + Shift + XCmd + Shift + X
Vanishing PointCtrl + Alt + VCmd + Opt + V

💡 Tip: Press Ctrl/Cmd + F to instantly re-apply the last filter with the same settings — great for applying the same effect to multiple layers quickly!


12. 🖼️ Panels & Windows Shortcuts

PanelWindowsMac
Layers PanelF7F7
Brush PanelF5F5
Color PanelF6F6
Info PanelF8F8
Actions PanelAlt + F9Opt + F9
History Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu
Character Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu
Paragraph Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu
Channels Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu
Paths Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu
Properties Panelvia Window menuvia Window menu

13. 📐 Transform & Crop Shortcuts

ActionWindowsMac
Free TransformCtrl + TCmd + T
Confirm TransformEnterReturn
Cancel TransformEscEsc
Scale Proportionally (in Transform)Hold Shift + drag handleHold Shift + drag handle
Scale from CenterHold Alt + drag handleHold Opt + drag handle
Rotate FreelyDrag outside handleDrag outside handle
Constrain Rotate to 15° StepsHold Shift + rotateHold Shift + rotate
SkewCtrl + drag side handleCmd + drag side handle
DistortCtrl + drag corner handleCmd + drag corner handle
Perspective TransformCtrl + Alt + Shift + dragCmd + Opt + Shift + drag
WarpRight-click in transform > WarpRight-click in transform > Warp
Crop ToolCC
Confirm CropEnterReturn
Cancel CropEscEsc

💡 Tip: In Free Transform, hold Alt/Opt + drag on a corner to scale from the center of the object instead of from the corner!


14. 🏃 Actions & History

ActionWindowsMac
Open Actions PanelAlt + F9Opt + F9
Play ActionSelect + click Play buttonSelect + click Play button
Start / Stop Recording ActionClick Record buttonClick Record button
Undo Step BackwardCtrl + ZCmd + Z
Redo Step ForwardCtrl + Shift + ZCmd + Shift + Z
Jump to Specific History StateClick state in History PanelClick state in History Panel
Create New SnapshotClick camera icon in History PanelClick camera icon in History Panel

📋 Quick Reference: Most Used Shortcuts

Here is a summary of the top shortcuts every Photoshop designer should memorize first:

ShortcutAction
VMove Tool
BBrush Tool
EEraser Tool
CCrop Tool
TType Tool
LLasso Tool
WObject / Quick Selection Tool
SClone Stamp Tool
JSpot Healing Brush
[ / ]Decrease / Increase Brush Size
XSwap Foreground / Background Color
DDefault Colors (Black & White)
Ctrl/Cmd + ZUndo
Ctrl/Cmd + JDuplicate Layer
Ctrl/Cmd + TFree Transform
Ctrl/Cmd + LLevels Adjustment
Ctrl/Cmd + MCurves Adjustment
Ctrl/Cmd + UHue / Saturation
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + IInverse Selection
Ctrl/Cmd + 0Fit on Screen


Hope this complete keyboard shortcut guide helps you work faster in Adobe Photoshop! Practice these shortcuts every day and they will become muscle memory very quickly. Share this page with your designer friends! ⌨️📷

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