For Windows PC and Mac - all the important keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop CC

Change the brush size or start transforming? Duplicate layers or add new layers? Invert the selection or activate the clipping tool? In our overview of the shortcuts in Adobe Photoshop CC , we summarize the most important shortcuts of the photo and image editing program for you. From showing and hiding guides to filling areas and zooming - these shortcuts will help you get around Photoshop CC faster than before.

15 frequently used shortcuts in Adobe Photoshop CC

Customize and reset keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop CC

To define your own keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop, open the Keyboard shortcuts under the Edit menu item. You can also open the Keyboard shortcuts and menus window using a shortcut:

• Windows: Alt + Shift + Ctrl + K
• Mac: Option + Shift + Command + K

In the table you will find an overview of the commands in the application menu and associated keyboard shortcuts. Search for the corresponding functions whose shortcuts you would like to customize and define your new shortcuts.

Once you have made your changes, you can save them as a new set using the button for Create new set from current keyboard shortcut set. Or you can click on the button for Save all changes in current keyboard shortcut set to apply your changes to the current set.

You can return to the default settings for the Photoshop shortcuts by reactivating the Photoshop defaults set.

Shortcuts for the Photoshop tools in the toolbar

Icon	Icon Description	Photoshop shortcuts Windows/PC	Photoshop shortcuts Mac
	Move tool	V	V
	Artboard tool	V	V
	Selection rectangle tool	M	M
	Selection ellipse tool	M	M
	Selection tool: Single row
	Selection tool: Single column
	Lasso tool	L	L
	Polygon lasso tool	L	L
	Magnetic lasso tool	L	L
	Object selection tool	B	B
	Quick selection tool	W	W
	Magic wand tool	W	W
	Crop tool	C	C
	Perspective clipping tool	C	C
	Slice tool	C	C
	Slice selection tool	C	C
	Frame tool
	Pipette tool	I	I
	3D material pipette	I	I
	Color pick-up tool	I	I
	Ruler tool	I	I
	Annotation tool	I	I
	Counting tool	I	I
	Area repair brush	J	J
	Repair brush	J	J
	Touch-up tool	J	J
	Content-based move tool	J	J
	Remove tool
	Red-eye tool	J	J
	Brush	B	B
	Colored pencil tool	B	B
	Replace color tool	B	B
	Blending brush	B	B
	Copy stamp	S	S
	Sample stamp	S	S
	Protocol brush	Y	Y
	Art protocol brush	Y	Y
	Eraser tool	E	E
	Background eraser tool	E	E
	Magic eraser tool	E	E
	Blur tool
	Sharpen tool
	Wipe Finger Tool
	Dodge tool	O	O
	Postsetter tool	O	O
	Sponge tool	O	O
	Drawing pen tool	P	P
	Freeform pen tool	P	P
	Rounding pen tool	P	P
	Anchor point add tool
	Delete anchor point tool
	Convert Point Tool
	Horizontal Text Tool	T	T
	Vertical Text Tool	T	T
	Horizontal text masking tool	T	T
	Vertical text masking tool	T	T
	Path selection tool	A	A
	Direct selection tool	A	A
	Rectangle tool	U	U
	Ellipse tool	U	U
	Triangle tool	U	U
	Polygon tool	U	U
	Line drawing tool	U	U
	Custom shape tool	U	U
	Hand tool	H	H
	View-rotation tool	R	R
	Zoom tool	Z	Z
	Color swap	X	X
	Standard colors	D	D
	Edit in masking mode	Q	Q
	Standard mode	F	F
	Full screen mode with menu bar	F	F
	Full screen mode	F	F

Keyboard shortcuts for Photoshop functions in the File menu

You can use the File menu in Photoshop CC to create new files, open existing files and save and export files that are currently being edited, among other things.

Photoshop shortcuts for functions in the Edit menu

In the Edit menu in Photoshop, you will find numerous important functions that you can use to make edits - as the name suggests. The Undo, Copy and Paste functions are probably in regular use and you will no doubt be familiar with their shortcuts. However, it is also advisable to use the corresponding shortcuts for other actions such as searching, freely transforming or filling an area. It's often quicker this way ...

Image and corrections

Shortcuts for using layers in Photoshop CC

Shortcuts around the image selection

Photoshop keyboard shortcuts for the view

Shortcuts for working with the windows

Shortcuts for filters

Shortcuts for working with brushes