Photoshop Shortcuts

Photoshop keyboard shortcuts.

Tool keys and editing shortcuts that keep your hands on the keyboard. Mac and Windows.

Tools
Move toolVV
Marquee selectMM
LassoLL
Quick selection / Magic wandWW
CropCC
BrushBB
Clone stampSS
EraserEE
TypeTT
EyedropperII
ZoomZZ
HandHH
Editing
Undo⌘+ZCtrl+Z
Step backward⌘+⌥+ZCtrl+Alt+Z
New layer⌘+⇧+NCtrl+Shift+N
Free transform⌘+TCtrl+T
Deselect⌘+DCtrl+D
Invert selection⌘+⇧+ICtrl+Shift+I
Group layers⌘+GCtrl+G
Merge visible⌘+⇧+⌥+ECtrl+Shift+Alt+E
Brush & view
Decrease / increase brush[+][+]
Default colorsDD
Swap colorsXX
Fit on screen⌘+0Ctrl+0
Zoom 100%⌘+1Ctrl+1
Levels⌘+LCtrl+L
Curves⌘+MCtrl+M

Edit faster in Photoshop

Photoshop's single-letter tool shortcuts (B for brush, V for move, M for marquee) are the same on Mac and Windows and worth memorizing first. The bracket keys [ and ] to resize your brush are a constant time-saver while retouching.

FAQ

What is the brush tool shortcut in Photoshop?
Press B to select the Brush tool. Use the [ and ] keys to decrease or increase the brush size.
How do I free transform in Photoshop?
Press Command + T on Mac or Ctrl + T on Windows to enter Free Transform on the active layer or selection.

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