Discover the top 20 Photoshop shortcut keys every designer should know. Boost your workflow, speed up editing, and master essential Photoshop tools with this easy shortcut guide for Windows and Mac. Perfect for beginners and professionals.
Photoshop Shortcut Keys
| No. | Function | Shortcut (Windows / Mac) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Select All | Ctrl + A / Cmd + A | Selects everything on the current layer or canvas. Useful for global edits. |
| 2 | Deselect | Ctrl + D / Cmd + D | Removes any active selection so you can continue working freely. |
| 3 | Copy | Ctrl + C / Cmd + C | Copies the selected area or layer content. |
| 4 | Paste | Ctrl + V / Cmd + V | Pastes copied content into your project instantly. |
| 5 | Undo | Ctrl + Z / Cmd + Z | Reverses the last action—essential for correcting mistakes quickly. |
| 6 | Step Backward | Ctrl + Alt + Z / Cmd + Option + Z | Moves multiple steps back in your history panel. |
| 7 | Zoom In / Out | Ctrl + + / – | Cmd + + / – |
| 8 | Fit on Screen | Ctrl + 0 / Cmd + 0 | Adjusts the canvas to fit perfectly on your screen. |
| 9 | Brush Tool | B | Activates the Brush tool for painting and retouching. |
| 10 | Eraser Tool | E | Switches to the Eraser for removing unwanted areas. |
| 11 | Move Tool | V | Enables repositioning of layers or objects. |
| 12 | Lasso Tool | L | Allows freehand selection of irregular shapes. |
| 13 | Magic Wand Tool | W | Selects areas with similar colors—ideal for quick selections. |
| 14 | Crop Tool | C | Trims your image to specific dimensions efficiently. |
| 15 | Free Transform | Ctrl + T / Cmd + T | Resizes, rotates, or transforms selected elements. |
| 16 | Create New Layer | Ctrl + Shift + N / Cmd + Shift + N | Instantly creates a new layer for non-destructive editing. |
| 17 | Merge Layers | Ctrl + E / Cmd + E | Combines selected layers into one to keep your workspace organized. |
| 18 | Adjust Layer Opacity | Number Keys (1–9) | Sets layer opacity (e.g., press 5 for 50% opacity). |
| 19 | Switch Foreground/Background Colors | X | Swaps the active foreground and background colors. |
| 20 | Default Foreground/Background Colors | D | Resets colors back to the default black and white. |
