Lightroom is packed with features, but clicking through menus can slow you down. The fastest way to speed up your editing is by mastering keyboard shortcuts. Whether you’re culling, editing, or exporting, these shortcuts can save you hours in post-production.
Essential Navigation Shortcuts
- G → Grid View (Library)
- E → Loupe View (Library)
- D → Develop Module
- Tab → Hide/Show Side Panels
- F → Full Screen View
Photo Selection & Rating
- P → Pick (Flag as Keep)
- X → Reject
- U → Unflag
- 1–5 → Star Rating
- 6–9 → Color Labels
Pro Tip: Combine these while culling to organize thousands of photos in minutes.
Editing Shortcuts
- R → Crop Overlay
- K → Brush Tool (Local Adjustments)
- M → Linear Gradient
- Shift + M → Radial Gradient
- Q → Spot Removal
- * → Show Before/After
Workflow & Efficiency
- Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + C → Copy Settings
- Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + V → Paste Settings
- Ctrl/Cmd + E → Edit in Photoshop
- Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E → Export Dialog
- Ctrl/Cmd + Z → Undo
- Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z → Redo
Final Thoughts
Learning just a handful of these shortcuts can drastically cut your editing time in half. The more you use them, the more natural they’ll become, and your Lightroom workflow will feel effortless.
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