Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts
Adobe Photoshop keyboard shortcut reference covering 151 bindings for Windows & Mac. Commonly searched bindings include Brush Tool, Move Tool, and Marquee Tool. 151 of 151 shortcuts are verified against official Adobe Photoshop documentation, each with a linked source when available. Search by action name, filter by category, look up what a key combination does, print a cheat sheet, or practice with flashcards.
Official Adobe Photoshop documentation
Adjustments
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Color | Auto color correction | Ctrl+Shift+B |
Cmd+Shift+B |
Yes | Source |
| Auto Tone | Auto tone correction | Ctrl+Shift+L |
Cmd+Shift+L |
Yes | Source |
| Auto Contrast | Auto contrast correction | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+L |
Cmd+Option+Shift+L |
Yes | Source |
Brushes
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosshair Cursor | Toggle precise crosshair cursor | CapsLock |
CapsLock |
Yes | Source |
| Previous Brush | Select previous brush preset | , |
, |
Yes | Source |
| Next Brush | Select next brush preset | . |
. |
Yes | Source |
| First Brush | Select first brush in list | Shift+, |
Shift+, |
Yes | Source |
| Last Brush | Select last brush in list | Shift+. |
Shift+. |
Yes | Source |
| Eyedropper (Hold) | Temporary eyedropper while painting | Alt |
Option |
Yes | Source |
| Brush Opacity Keys | Set brush opacity with number keys 1-0 | 1 |
1 |
Yes | Source |
Editing
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undo | Undo last action | Ctrl+Z |
Cmd+Z |
Yes | Source |
| Step Backward | Step backward in history | Ctrl+Alt+Z |
Cmd+Option+Z |
Yes | Source |
| Redo | Redo action | Ctrl+Y |
Cmd+Y |
Yes | Source |
| Free Transform | Transform selection | Ctrl+T |
Cmd+T |
Yes | Source |
| Repeat Transform | Repeat last transform | Ctrl+Shift+T |
Cmd+Shift+T |
Yes | Source |
| Invert | Invert colors | Ctrl+I |
Cmd+I |
Yes | Source |
| Duplicate Layer | Duplicate layer | Ctrl+J |
Cmd+J |
Yes | Source |
| Cut to Layer | Cut selection to new layer | Ctrl+Shift+J |
Cmd+Shift+J |
Yes | Source |
| Merge Layers | Merge down | Ctrl+E |
Cmd+E |
Yes | Source |
| Merge Visible | Merge visible layers | Ctrl+Shift+E |
Cmd+Shift+E |
Yes | Source |
| Stamp Visible | Stamp visible to new layer | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E |
Cmd+Option+Shift+E |
Yes | Source |
| Group Layers | Group selected layers | Ctrl+G |
Cmd+G |
Yes | Source |
| Ungroup Layers | Ungroup layers | Ctrl+Shift+G |
Cmd+Shift+G |
Yes | Source |
| Move Layer Down | Move layer down | Ctrl+[ |
Cmd+[ |
Yes | Source |
| Move Layer Up | Move layer up | Ctrl+] |
Cmd+] |
Yes | Source |
| Send to Back | Send layer to back | Ctrl+Shift+[ |
Cmd+Shift+[ |
Yes | Source |
| Bring to Front | Bring layer to front | Ctrl+Shift+] |
Cmd+Shift+] |
Yes | Source |
| Fill Foreground | Fill with foreground | Alt+Backspace |
Option+Backspace |
Yes | Source |
| Fill Background | Fill with background | Ctrl+Backspace |
Cmd+Backspace |
Yes | Source |
| Fill Dialog | Open fill dialog | Shift+F5 |
Shift+F5 |
Yes | Source |
| Levels | Adjust levels | Ctrl+L |
Cmd+L |
Yes | Source |
| Curves | Adjust curves | Ctrl+M |
Cmd+M |
Yes | Source |
| Hue/Saturation | Adjust hue/saturation | Ctrl+U |
Cmd+U |
Yes | Source |
| Color Balance | Adjust color balance | Ctrl+B |
Cmd+B |
Yes | Source |
| Desaturate | Desaturate image | Ctrl+Shift+U |
Cmd+Shift+U |
Yes | Source |
| Brush Size Down | Decrease brush size | [ |
[ |
Yes | Source |
| Brush Size Up | Increase brush size | ] |
] |
Yes | Source |
| Brush Hardness Down | Decrease brush hardness | Shift+[ |
Shift+[ |
Yes | Source |
| Brush Hardness Up | Increase brush hardness | Shift+] |
Shift+] |
Yes | Source |
| Copy | Copy selection | Ctrl+C |
Cmd+C |
Yes | Source |
| Paste | Paste | Ctrl+V |
Cmd+V |
Yes | Source |
| Cut | Cut selection to clipboard | Ctrl+X |
Cmd+X |
Yes | Source |
| Paste in Place | Paste at original coordinates | Ctrl+Shift+V |
Cmd+Shift+V |
Yes | Source |
| Paste Into | Paste into selection | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+V |
Cmd+Option+Shift+V |
Yes | Source |
| Copy Merged | Copy merged visible layers | Ctrl+Shift+C |
Cmd+Shift+C |
Yes | Source |
| Step Forward | Step forward in history | Ctrl+Shift+Z |
Cmd+Shift+Z |
Yes | Source |
| Content-Aware Scale | Scale with content-aware protection | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+C |
Cmd+Option+Shift+C |
Yes | Source |
File
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image Size | Resize image | Ctrl+Alt+I |
Cmd+Option+I |
Yes | Source |
| Canvas Size | Resize canvas | Ctrl+Alt+C |
Cmd+Option+C |
Yes | Source |
| Save | Save document | Ctrl+S |
Cmd+S |
Yes | Source |
| Save As | Save as new file | Ctrl+Shift+S |
Cmd+Shift+S |
Yes | Source |
| New Document | Create new document | Ctrl+N |
Cmd+N |
Yes | Source |
| Open | Open file | Ctrl+O |
Cmd+O |
Yes | Source |
| Print document | Ctrl+P |
Cmd+P |
Yes | Source | |
| Revert | Revert to last saved version | F12 |
F12 |
Yes | Source |
| Save for Web | Legacy Save for Web export | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+S |
Cmd+Option+Shift+S |
Yes | Source |
Filters
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Filter | Reapply last filter | Ctrl+F |
Cmd+F |
Yes | Source |
| Last Filter Dialog | Reapply last filter with dialog | Ctrl+Alt+F |
Cmd+Option+F |
Yes | Source |
| Fade Filter | Fade last filter effect | Ctrl+Shift+F |
Cmd+Shift+F |
Yes | Source |
| Liquify | Open Liquify filter | Ctrl+Shift+X |
Cmd+Shift+X |
Yes | Source |
General
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferences | Open Preferences dialog | Ctrl+K |
Cmd+K |
Yes | Source |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Open Keyboard Shortcuts dialog | Ctrl+Alt+Shift+K |
Cmd+Option+Shift+K |
Yes | Source |
Layers
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Layer | Create new layer with dialog | Ctrl+Shift+N |
Cmd+Shift+N |
Yes | Source |
| Select All Layers | Select all layers in document | Ctrl+Alt+A |
Cmd+Option+A |
Yes | Source |
| Clipping Mask | Create or release clipping mask | Ctrl+Alt+G |
Cmd+Option+G |
Yes | Source |
| Select Top Layer | Select top layer in stack | Alt+, |
Option+, |
Yes | Source |
| Select Bottom Layer | Select bottom layer in stack | Alt+. |
Option+. |
Yes | Source |
| Lock Transparency | Lock transparent pixels on layer | / |
/ |
Yes | Source |
| Next Blend Mode | Cycle to next layer blend mode | Shift+Plus |
Shift+Plus |
Yes | Source |
| Previous Blend Mode | Cycle to previous blend mode | Shift+Minus |
Shift+Minus |
Yes | Source |
Paths
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Path Selection | Path selection and direct selection | A |
A |
Yes | Source |
| Load Path as Selection | Make selection from path | Ctrl+Enter |
Cmd+Enter |
Yes | Source |
| Target Path | Show or hide target path | Ctrl+Shift+T |
Cmd+Shift+T |
Yes | Source |
Selection
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deselect | Deselect selection | Ctrl+D |
Cmd+D |
Yes | Source |
| Reselect | Reselect last selection | Ctrl+Shift+D |
Cmd+Shift+D |
Yes | Source |
| Invert Selection | Invert selection | Ctrl+Shift+I |
Cmd+Shift+I |
Yes | Source |
| Select All | Select all | Ctrl+A |
Cmd+A |
Yes | Source |
| Quick Mask | Toggle Quick Mask mode | Q |
Q |
Yes | Source |
| Feather Selection | Feather current selection | Shift+F6 |
Shift+F6 |
Yes | Source |
Tools
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Tool | Paint with brush | B |
B |
Yes | Source |
| Move Tool | Move selection/layer | V |
V |
Yes | Source |
| Marquee Tool | Rectangular selection | M |
M |
Yes | Source |
| Lasso Tool | Freeform selection | L |
L |
Yes | Source |
| Magic Wand | Select similar colors | W |
W |
Yes | Source |
| Crop Tool | Crop image | C |
C |
Yes | Source |
| Eraser Tool | Erase pixels | E |
E |
Yes | Source |
| Gradient Tool | Paint gradient | G |
G |
Yes | Source |
| Eyedropper | Sample color | I |
I |
Yes | Source |
| Text Tool | Add text | T |
T |
Yes | Source |
| Pen Tool | Draw paths | P |
P |
Yes | Source |
| Shape Tool | Draw shapes | U |
U |
Yes | Source |
| Hand Tool | Pan canvas | H |
H |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom Tool | Zoom in/out | Z |
Z |
Yes | Source |
| Switch Colors | Swap foreground/background | X |
X |
Yes | Source |
| Default Colors | Reset to black/white | D |
D |
Yes | Source |
| Spot Healing Brush | Spot healing and healing tools | J |
J |
Yes | Source |
| Clone Stamp | Clone stamp and pattern stamp | S |
S |
Yes | Source |
| History Brush | History brush and art history brush | Y |
Y |
Yes | Source |
| Dodge/Burn/Sponge | Dodge, burn, or sponge tool | O |
O |
Yes | Source |
| Rotate View | Rotate view and blur tools | R |
R |
Yes | Source |
| Notes Tool | Add notes to document | N |
N |
Yes | Source |
| Paint Bucket | Paint bucket tool | K |
K |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Marquee | Cycle marquee selection tools | Shift+M |
Shift+M |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Lasso | Cycle lasso selection tools | Shift+L |
Shift+L |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Wand | Cycle quick selection and magic wand | Shift+W |
Shift+W |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Crop | Cycle crop and slice tools | Shift+C |
Shift+C |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Brush | Cycle brush, pencil, mixer brush | Shift+B |
Shift+B |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Healing | Cycle spot healing and healing tools | Shift+J |
Shift+J |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Clone | Cycle clone and pattern stamp | Shift+S |
Shift+S |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle History | Cycle history and art history brush | Shift+Y |
Shift+Y |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Dodge | Cycle dodge, burn, sponge | Shift+O |
Shift+O |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Gradient | Cycle gradient and paint bucket | Shift+G |
Shift+G |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Shape | Cycle vector shape tools | Shift+U |
Shift+U |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Path Select | Cycle path selection tools | Shift+A |
Shift+A |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Pen | Cycle pen tool variants | Shift+P |
Shift+P |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Eyedropper | Cycle eyedropper and color tools | Shift+I |
Shift+I |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Eraser | Cycle eraser tool variants | Shift+E |
Shift+E |
Yes | Source |
| Cycle Type | Cycle horizontal and vertical type tools | Shift+T |
Shift+T |
Yes | Source |
Type
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commit Text | Commit type edit | Ctrl+Enter |
Cmd+Enter |
Yes | Source |
| Cancel Text | Cancel type edit | Escape |
Escape |
Yes | Source |
| All Caps | Toggle all caps for type | Ctrl+Shift+K |
Cmd+Shift+K |
Yes | Source |
| Increase Type Size | Increase type size by 2 pt | Ctrl+Shift+> |
Cmd+Shift+> |
Yes | Source |
| Decrease Type Size | Decrease type size by 2 pt | Ctrl+Shift+< |
Cmd+Shift+< |
Yes | Source |
View
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Mode | Cycle screen modes | F |
F |
Yes | Source |
| Hide Panels | Toggle panels visibility | Tab |
Tab |
Yes | Source |
| Hide Tool Options | Toggle tool options bar | Shift+Tab |
Shift+Tab |
Yes | Source |
| Rulers | Toggle rulers | Ctrl+R |
Cmd+R |
Yes | Source |
| Guides | Toggle guides | Ctrl+; |
Cmd+; |
Yes | Source |
| Grid | Toggle grid | Ctrl+' |
Cmd+' |
Yes | Source |
| Extras | Toggle extras | Ctrl+H |
Cmd+H |
Yes | Source |
| Proof Colors | Toggle proof colors preview | Ctrl+Y |
Cmd+Y |
Yes | Source |
| Gamut Warning | Toggle gamut warning | Ctrl+Shift+Y |
Cmd+Shift+Y |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom In | Zoom in on canvas | Ctrl+Plus |
Cmd+Plus |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom Out | Zoom out on canvas | Ctrl+Minus |
Cmd+Minus |
Yes | Source |
| Fit on Screen | Fit image to screen | Ctrl+0 |
Cmd+0 |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom 100% | Zoom to 100% | Ctrl+1 |
Cmd+1 |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom 200% | Zoom to 200% | Ctrl+2 |
Cmd+2 |
Yes | Source |
| Actual Pixels | View at actual pixel size | Ctrl+Alt+0 |
Cmd+Option+0 |
Yes | Source |
| Lock Guides | Lock or unlock guides | Ctrl+Alt+; |
Cmd+Option+; |
Yes | Source |
| Hand Tool (Hold) | Temporary hand tool while held | Space |
Space |
Yes | Source |
| Zoom In (Hold) | Temporary zoom-in while held | Ctrl+Space |
Cmd+Space |
Yes | Source |
| Toggle Panels Only | Hide panels but keep toolbar | Shift+Tab |
Shift+Tab |
Yes | Source |
| Screen Mode Standard | Switch to Standard screen mode | F |
F |
Yes | Source |
Window
| Action | Description | Windows | Mac | Verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close | Close document | Ctrl+W |
Cmd+W |
Yes | Source |
| Layers Panel | Show or hide Layers panel | F7 |
F7 |
Yes | Source |
| Brushes Panel | Show Brushes panel | F5 |
F5 |
Yes | Source |
| Color Panel | Show or hide Color panel | F6 |
F6 |
Yes | Source |
| Info Panel | Show or hide Info panel | F8 |
F8 |
Yes | Source |
| Actions Panel | Show or hide Actions panel | Alt+F9 |
Option+F9 |
Yes | Source |
| Close All | Close all open documents | Ctrl+Alt+W |
Cmd+Option+W |
Yes | Source |
| Quit Photoshop | Exit application | Ctrl+Q |
Cmd+Q |
Yes | Source |