01. Create New layer 10.

Send layer to bottom of stack

 WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+N  WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+[

Get started on your latest project in next to no time with this handy shortcut Yep, this is pretty self-explanatory. It does exactly the same as the
that instantly whips up a new layer and dialogue box. command above, but in the opposite direction.

02. Create new layer behind selected layer 11. Bring layer forward

 WINDOWS: Cmd+New Layer Icon  WINDOWS: Ctrl+]

Mastering the new layer shortcut is a doddle, so once you're ready to drop This Photoshop shortcut enables you to bring any selected image to the
in a layer behind it, be sure to use this shortcut. front.

03. Fill a layer 12. Send layer back

 WINDOWS: Alt+Delete (foreground) or Ctrl+Delete (background)  WINDOWS: Ctrl+[

This command will fill an empty later with the current foreground or If you decide to change your mind, you can always select the image and
background colour. send it to the back of the pile.

04. Flatten layers 13. Copy multiple layers

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E  WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+C

Add a new, empty layer to the top of your stack, select it and use the above Draw a selection, then use this command to take every layer into the
command to flatten the layers in an image to sharpen the result. This adds a clipboard, rather than just the current layer selection.
flattened version of the image to the new layer but leaves the stacked layers
intact too.
14. Reselect

05. Merge visible layers

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+D
This is a great command for when you accidentally click away from a
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+E section. Pressing these keys will have that section reselected in no time.
This command enables you to merge all your existing layers to create one
new layer. Beware! Once merged, they're extremely difficult to separate.
15. Invert selection

06. Stamp down selected layers

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+I
Select objects around a pre-selected image. This way, you can work around
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+E your main focus without losing it.
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.
16. Select all layers

07. New layer via copy  WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+A

A perfect command for those times when you need to get everything in
sync.
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+J
Use this command to create a new layer from an existing one. Sound
complicated? Give it a go!
17. Select bottom layer

08. New layer via cut  WINDOWS: Alt+,

This will select the bottom layer in the Layers panel.

 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 18. Select top layer
remove the selected image portion from the original image.
 WINDOWS: Alt+.
This will select the top layer in the Layers panel.
09. Bring layer to top of stack

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+] 19. Deselect from the selection area

Here, you can move your preferred layer to the top of the stack of images
you're working with in Photoshop.  WINDOWS: Alt+drag
 If you need to deselect a certain area sharpish, then hit these keys and drag WINDOWS: }/{
your mouse. Brush hardness is just as important, so get it right with this shortcut.

20. Deselect all but the intersected area 29. Previous/next brush

 WINDOWS: Shift+Alt+drag  WINDOWS: ,/.

If you don't want to deselect an area, you can use this shortcut to ensure Save time and distractions by using these simple commands to swiftly move
you're clicking on what you want. through the various brushes on offer.

21. Deselect the entire image 30. First/last brush

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+D  WINDOWS: </>

If you need to get away from the image, use this Photoshop shortcut to If you don't want to have go through the entire array of Brushes on offer, hit
deselect anything that you've clicked on. these commands to go back to the start or end.

22. Find the sizing handles 31. Toggle airbrush option

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+T, then Ctrl+0  WINDOWS: Shift+Alt+P

When pasting a layer or selection into a Photoshop image and it's bigger Simulate spraying painting with Photoshop's Airbrush tool using this helpful
than the current image, it can be difficult to find the sizing handles. This shortcut.
command selects Transform and sizes the image inside the window so you
can see the sizing handles.

32. Save for web & devices

23. Move a selection
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S
Pretty self-explanatory, but if you prefer not to drag your mouse onto a
 WINDOWS: Spacebar+Marquee tool number of options, use this Photoshop shortcut on your keyboard.
Want to move a selection easily? Simply choose the Marquee tool, and
press and hold the Spacebar. Continue to do so until the selection is in the
correct place.
33. Close and go to Bridge

24. Select individual channels  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.
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+3 (red), 4 (green), 5 (blue)
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. 34. Levels

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+L
25. Select a colour from an image When editing your images, you'll be using the Levels box regularly. Save
yourself some time with this Photoshop shortcut.
 WINDOWS: Alt+Brush tool
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 35. Free Transform
Option key to switch temporarily. Then let go to return to the Brush tool.
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+T
This command opens Photoshop's Free Transform tool for resizing, rotating,
26. Increase/decrease brush size and skewing an image using a draggable outline.

 WINDOWS: ]/[
Getting your brush size just right is one of the most important aspects of 36. Curves
Photoshop. Do it with this command.
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+M
This Photoshop shortcut enables you to quickly edit the Curves on an
27. Fill image.

 WINDOWS: Shift+F5
Whether you want to fill the selection with the foreground colour or with a 37. Colour Balance
selected pattern, use this Photoshop shortcut to get the job done quickly.
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+B
This is the perfect Photoshop shortcut to edit the Colour Balance of your
28. Increase/decrease brush hardness images.
  WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+G
38. Hue/Saturation A great way to keep shadows and shading where they belong, the clipping
mask tool is basic but useful.

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+U
These two powerful Photoshop tools will aid you in the colour balance
battle, and decrease the amount of crossover. 47. Blending modes

 WINDOWS: Shift++ or -
39. Desaturate Photoshop has a variety of blending modes to create cool effects. Use this
command to cycle through each.

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+U
Convert your colour image to grayscale values, leaving the image in the
same colour mode. 48. Black and white dialogue box

 WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+Alt+B
40. Quick image fixes Speed up the process of converting colour photos to black and white with
this Photoshop shortcut, which opens the black and white adjustment
dialogue box.
Auto Tone
 WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+L
Auto Contrast
 WINDOWS: Alt+Shift+Ctrl+L 49. Change image size
Auto Color
 WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+B  WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+i
After a quick fix for a photo? While they're not reliable cure-alls, these tools Set up your image sizes with ease with this quick and simple shortcut.
are usually worth a go for automatically improving your images.

50. Show/Hide polygons

41. Lens correction
Within Selection
 WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+R  WINDOWS: Alt+Ctrl+X
The camera always lies, particularly where lens distortion is involved. Use Reveal All

the lens correction filter to reduce the effect of barrel distortion, pincushion WINDOWS: Opt+Shift+Ctrl+X
distortion and vignetting. If you're working with 3D assets, use this option to view the polygons that
make up your 3D models.

42. Adaptive Wide Angle

51. Render
 WINDOWS: Opt+Shift+Ctrl+A
Wide-angle lenses can bring their own particular distortions, and Photoshop  WINDOWS: Alt+Shift+Ctrl+R
has a filter for this. The Adaptive Wide Angle filter can quickly straighten Once you're happy with your 3D model, use this Photoshop shortcut to
lines that appear curved in panoramas, or photos taken with fish-eye and create a final render and create the highest quality version for output to web,
wide-angle lenses. print, or animation.

43. Camera Raw Filter 52. View actual pixels

 WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+A  WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+0

With older versions of Photoshop you have to run Adobe Camera Raw as a Viewing an image in Photoshop in actual pixels gives you the chance to see
separate program. But in Photoshop CC it's available as a filter, enabling each pixel individually – ensuring your work is perfect.
you to non-destructively apply sophisticated adjustments to any image type.

53. Fit on screen

44. Content Aware Scale

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+0
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+C This Photoshop shortcut is a great way to view your work in all its glory on
Scale your image to your preferred state with this super-quick Photoshop screen.
shortcut.

54. Zoom in
45. Content-Aware Move

The latest content-aware tool in Photoshop CC enables you to move objects  WINDOWS: Ctrl++
around in a photograph, and it'll intelligently fill in the gaps where they used If you want to get down to the nitty gritty of an image, zoom right in with this
to be. Photoshop shortcut command.

46. Create clipping mask

55. Zoom out
 WINDOWS: Ctrl+-
Get an insight into how your work will look from afar with this zoom out
command.

56. Increase/decrease size of selected text by 2pts

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+>/<
Experiment with text in Photoshop by using this command to change its size
by 2pts.

57. Increase/decrease size of selected text by 10pts

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+>/<
This Photoshop shortcut works the same as the command above, but it's by
10pts this time.

58. Increase/decrease kerning or tracking

 WINDOWS: Alt+right/left arrow

Adjust the space between your text in Photoshop with this handy keyboard
command.

59. Align text left/centre/right

 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.

60. Show/Hide selection on selected type

 WINDOWS: Ctrl+H
Speed up the process of selecting elements on type with this easy-to-
remember shortcut.