Use single keys to jump between the primary modules, which define your photo workflow (Import → Cull → Edit → Export).
| Action |
Shortcut Key(s) |
Notes |
| Grid View (Library Module) |
G |
The main view for browsing, culling, and organizing. |
| Loupe View (Library Module) |
E |
Single-image view for quick inspection. |
| Develop Module (Editing) |
D |
The primary editing environment. |
| Map View |
M |
Jumps to the Map module (often used for Geo-tagging). |
| Toggle Lights Out Mode |
L |
Cycles through Lights On, Dim, and Off. |
| Toggle All Panels |
Tab |
Hides/shows all side panels and the filmstrip. |
| Undo Last Action |
Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z |
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| Export |
Ctrl+Shift+E / Cmd+Shift+E |
Opens the Export dialog box. |
Library Module: Culling & Organization
These shortcuts are essential for quickly reviewing and rating your imported photos.
| Action |
Shortcut Key(s) |
Notes |
| Pick Flag |
P |
Marks the photo as a "keeper." |
| Reject Flag |
X |
Marks the photo to be deleted later. |
| Un-Flag / Remove Flag |
U |
Removes any Pick or Reject flag. |
| Star Rating |
1 to 5 |
Applies the corresponding star rating. |
| Remove Star Rating |
0 (Zero) |
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| Color Labels |
6 to 9 |
Applies Red, Yellow, Green, or Blue label. |
| Zoom to 1:1 (Actual Pixels) |
Z or Spacebar |
Toggles between Fit view and 100% zoom. |
| Add to Quick Collection |
B |
Quickly adds selected photos to the Quick Collection. |
Develop Module: Editing & Adjustments
The shortcuts here activate specific tools or panels in the Develop module.
Essential Tools
| Tool |
Shortcut Key(s) |
Notes |
| Crop Tool |
R |
Activates the Crop & Straighten tool. |
| Cycle Crop Overlays |
O |
Cycles through Rule of Thirds, Golden Spiral, etc., while the Crop Tool is active. |
| Rotate Crop Box |
X |
Flips the crop orientation (portrait ↔ landscape). |
| Spot Removal (Healing Brush) |
Q |
Activates the Spot Removal tool. |
| Toggle Clipping |
J |
Shows/hides blown-out highlights (Red) and clipped shadows (Blue). Crucial for exposure setting. |
| Toggle Before/After |
\ (Backslash) |
Toggles the image between the current edit and its original imported state. |
| Black & White Toggle |
V |
Converts the photo to Grayscale (B&W) and back. |
| Zoom In/Out |
Ctrl/+ / Cmd/+ and Ctrl/- / Cmd/- |
Zoom incrementally. |
Local Adjustment Tools (Masking)
| Tool |
Shortcut Key(s) |
Notes |
| Brush Mask |
K |
Activates the local adjustment brush. |
| Linear Gradient Mask |
M |
Activates the old Graduated Filter. |
| Radial Gradient Mask |
Shift+M |
Activates the old Radial Filter. |
| Adjust Brush Size |
[ (Left Bracket) / ] (Right Bracket) |
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| Adjust Brush Feather |
Shift+[ / Shift+] |
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| Toggle Brush (Brush ↔ Eraser) |
Hold Alt / Option |
Holding the key temporarily switches the current brush to the eraser. |
| Show/Hide Adjustment Pin |
H |
Hides the masking pins/overlays (pins remain active). |
Hidden Power Shortcuts (The Alt / Option Key)
Holding down the Alt (PC) or Option (Mac) key reveals hidden options and functionality.
| Module/Slider |
Action when Alt/Option is held |
Effect |
| Reset Section Sliders |
The section's name changes to Reset. |
Clicking Reset returns all sliders (e.g., in Basic Panel) to zero. |
| Whites/Blacks Sliders |
Drag the slider while holding the key. |
Image turns black/white to show clipping for maximum precision. |
| Clarity/Texture/Dehaze |
Drag the slider while holding the key. |
Temporarily turns the image B&W for a clearer view of the effect. |
| Tone Curve |
The panel title changes to Reset. |
Resets the Tone Curve to linear. |
| Brush Tool |
The cursor changes to the Eraser. |
Allows you to quickly erase masked areas without switching the tool. |