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ps6 Short Key
ps6 Short Key
MAC: Shift+Cmd+N
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+N
Get started on your latest project in next to no time with this handy shortcut that instantly whips
up a new layer and dialog box.
Mastering the new layer shortcut is a doddle, so once you're ready to drop in a layer behind it, be
sure to use this shortcut.
This command will fill an empty later with the current foreground or background colour.
MAC: Cmd+Alt+Shift+E
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E
Add a new, empty layer to the top of your stack, select it and use the above command to flatten
the layers in an image to sharpen the result. This adds a flattened version of the image to the new
layer but leaves the stacked layers intact too.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+E
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+E
This command enables you to merge all your existing layers to create one new layer. Beware!
Once merged, they're extremely difficult to separate.
MAC: Cmd+Alt+E
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+E
Once you've selected your layers, use this command to merge them into just one layer. To see
them merged as a new layer, simply add in the Shift modifier. This is useful if you need to make
adjustments later on.
MAC: Cmd+J
WINDOWS: Ctrl+J
Use this command to create a new layer from an existing one. Sound complicated? Give it a go!
MAC: Cmd+Shift+J
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+J
Like creating a new layer via copy, this command will create a new layer with the selected image
area in it. The only difference via cut is that it will remove the selected image portion from the
original image.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+]
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+]
Here, you can move your preferred layer to the top of the stack of images you're working with in
Photoshop.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+[
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+[
Yep, this is pretty self-explanatory. It does exactly the same as the command above, but in the
opposite direction.
MAC: Cmd+]
WINDOWS: Ctrl+]
This Photoshop shortcut enables you to bring any selected image to the front.
12. Send layer back
MAC: Cmd+[
WINDOWS: Ctrl+[
If you decide to change your mind, you can always select the image and send it to the back of the
pile.
MAC: Shift+Cmd+C
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+C
Draw a selection, then use this command to take every layer into the clipboard, rather than just
the current layer selection.
Adding, subtracting, inverting. Getting selections right has never been easier
14. Reselect
MAC: Cmd+Shift+D
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+D
This is a great command for when you accidentally click away from a section. Pressing these
keys will have that section reselected in no time.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+I
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+I
Select objects around a pre-selected image. This way, you can work around your main focus
without losing it.
MAC: Cmd+Opt+A
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+A
A perfect command for those times when you need to get everything in sync.
MAC: Opt+,
WINDOWS: Alt+,
This will select the bottom layer in the Layers panel.
MAC: Opt+.
WINDOWS: Alt+.
MAC: Opt+drag
WINDOWS: Alt+drag
If you need to deselect a certain area sharpish, then hit these keys and drag your mouse.
MAC: Shift+Opt+drag
WINDOWS: Shift+Alt+drag
If you don't want to deselect an area, you can use this shortcut to ensure you're clicking on what
you want.
MAC: Cmd+D
WINDOWS: Ctrl+D
If you need to get away from the image, use this Photoshop shortcut to deselect anything that
you've clicked on.
When pasting a layer or selection into a Photoshop image and it's bigger than the current image,
it can be difficult to find the sizing handles. This command selects Transform and sizes the
image inside the window so you can see the sizing handles.
Selecting with Photoshop Channels makes removing a complex object from the background
much easier than using other tools. And using this Photoshop shortcut makes the process even
simpler.
When working with a Photoshop brush, if you want to sample a colour from an image, instead of
clicking the Eyedropper tool, simply hold the Alt or Option key to switch temporarily. Then let
go to return to the Brush tool.
Play with brush sizes and more with these great Photoshop shortcuts
MAC: ]/[
WINDOWS: ]/[
Getting your brush size just right is one of the most important aspects of Photoshop. Do it with
this command.
27. Fill
MAC: Shift+F5
WINDOWS: Shift+F5
Whether you want to fill the selection with the foreground colour or with a selected pattern, use
this Photoshop shortcut to get the job done quickly.
MAC: }/{
WINDOWS: }/{
MAC: ,/.
WINDOWS: ,/.
Save time and distractions by using these simple commands to swiftly move through the various
brushes on offer.
MAC: </>
WINDOWS: </>
If you don't want to have go through the entire array of Brushes on offer, hit these commands to
go back to the start or end.
MAC: Shift+Opt+P
WINDOWS: Shift+Alt+P
Simulate spraying painting with Photoshop's Airbrush tool using this helpful shortcut.
You'll save most things. So these Photoshop shortcuts should come in handy.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+Opt+S
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S
Pretty self-explanatory, but if you prefer not to drag your mouse onto a number of options, use
this Photoshop shortcut on your keyboard.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+W
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+W
As the name implies, this will close your document and then open up Adobe Bridge, where you
can select the next file you wish to work on.
We love Clipping Masks. Does that make us weird? DOES IT?! Ok. Fair enough
34. Levels
MAC: Cmd+L
WINDOWS: Ctrl+L
When editing your images, you'll be using the Levels box regularly. Save yourself some time
with this Photoshop shortcut.
MAC: Cmd+T
WINDOWS: Ctrl+T
This command opens Photoshop's Free Transform tool for resizing, rotating, and skewing an
image using a draggable outline.
36. Curves
MAC: Cmd+M
WINDOWS: Ctrl+M
This Photoshop shortcut enables you to quickly edit the Curves on an image.
MAC: Cmd+B
WINDOWS: Ctrl+B
This is the perfect Photoshop shortcut to edit the Colour Balance of your images.
38. Hue/Saturation
MAC: Cmd+U
WINDOWS: Ctrl+U
These two powerful Photoshop tools will aid you in the colour balance battle, and decrease the
amount of crossover.
39. Desaturate
MAC: Cmd+Shift+U
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+U
Convert your colour image to grayscale values, leaving the image in the same colour mode.
MAC: Shift+Cmd+L
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+L
Auto Contrast
MAC: Opt+Shift+Cmd+L
WINDOWS: Alt+Shift+Ctrl+L
Auto Color
MAC: Shift+Cmd+B
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+B
After a quick fix for a photo? While they're not reliable cure-alls, these tools are usually worth a
go for automatically improving your images.
MAC: Shift+Cmd+R
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+R
The camera always lies, particularly where lens distortion is involved. Use the lens correction
filter to reduce the effect of barrel distortion, pincushion distortion and vignetting.
MAC: Opt+Shift+Cmd+A
WINDOWS: Opt+Shift+Ctrl+A
Wide-angle lenses can bring their own particular distortions, and Photoshop has a filter for this.
The Adaptive Wide Angle filter can quickly straighten lines that appear curved in panoramas, or
photos taken with fish-eye and wide-angle lenses.
MAC: Shift+Cmd+A
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+A
With older versions of Photoshop you have to run Adobe Camera Raw as a separate program.
But in Photoshop CC it's available as a filter, enabling you to non-destructively apply
sophisticated adjustments to any image type.
Scale your image to your preferred state with this super-quick Photoshop shortcut.
The latest content-aware tool in Photoshop CC enables you to move objects around in a
photograph, and it'll intelligently fill in the gaps where they used to be.
MAC: Cmd+Opt+G
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+G
A great way to keep shadows and shading where they belong, the clipping mask tool is basic but
useful.
MAC: Shift++ or -
WINDOWS: Shift++ or -
Photoshop has a variety of blending modes to create cool effects. Use this command to cycle
through each.
MAC: Shift+Cmd+Opt+B
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+Alt+B
Speed up the process of converting colour photos to black and white with this Photoshop
shortcut, which opens the black and white adjustment dialog box.
MAC: Cmd+Opt+i
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+i
Set up your image sizes with ease with this quick and simple shortcut
Within Selection
MAC: Opt+Cmd+X
WINDOWS: Alt+Ctrl+X
Reveal All
MAC: Opt+Shift+Cmd+X
WINDOWS: Opt+Shift+Ctrl+X
If you're working with 3D assets, use this option to view the polygons that make up your 3D
models.
51. Render
MAC: Opt+Shift+Cmd+R
WINDOWS: Alt+Shift+Ctrl+R
Once you're happy with your 3D model, use this Photoshop shortcut to create a final render and
create the highest quality version for output to web, print, or animation.
Just how sharp is that pic of a knight? Only one way to tell: CMD+OPT+0, baby!
MAC: Cmd+Opt+0
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+0
Viewing an image in Photoshop in actual pixels gives you the chance to see each pixel
individually ensuring your work is perfect.
MAC: Cmd+0
WINDOWS: Ctrl+0
This Photoshop shortcut is a great way to view your work in all its glory on screen.
54. Zoom in
MAC: Cmd++
WINDOWS: Ctrl++
If you want to get down to the nitty gritty of an image, zoom right in with this Photoshop
shortcut command.
MAC: Cmd+-
WINDOWS: Ctrl+-
Get an insight into how your work will look from afar with this zoom out command.
Text options are a pain to find in Photoshop, because everyone uses these
MAC: Cmd+Shift+>/<
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+>/<
Experiment with text in Photoshop by using this command to change its size by 2pts.
MAC: Cmd+Option+Shift->/<
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+>/<
This Photoshop shortcut works the same as the command above, but it's by 10pts this time.
Adjust the space between your text in Photoshop with this handy keyboard command.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+L/C/R
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+L/C/R
A great way to experiment with the alignment of your text, this Photoshop shortcut will enable
you to do it quickly.
MAC: Cmd+H
WINDOWS: Ctrl+H
Speed up the process of selecting elements on type with this easy-to-remember shortcut.