Cheat sheet guide
Lightroom Classic shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Lightroom Classic keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for General, Library, Develop, Rating And Flags, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
General
8 shortcuts
Open Preferences
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,Mac⌘,
Quit Lightroom Classic
Ctrl+Q
WinCtrl+QMac⌘Q
Undo
Ctrl+Z
WinCtrl+ZMac⌘Z
Redo
Ctrl+Y
WinCtrl+YMac⌘⇧Z
Save Metadata To File
Ctrl+S
WinCtrl+SMac⌘S
Show Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+/
WinCtrl+/Mac⌘/
Full Screen
F
WinFMacF
Lights Out
L
WinLMacL
Library
8 shortcuts
Import Photos
Ctrl+Shift+I
WinCtrl+Shift+IMac⌘⇧I
Export Photos
Ctrl+Shift+E
WinCtrl+Shift+EMac⌘⇧E
Grid View
G
WinGMacG
Loupe View
E
WinEMacE
Compare View
C
WinCMacC
Survey View
N
WinNMacN
People View
O
WinOMacO
Filter Bar
\
Win\Mac\
Develop
8 shortcuts
Develop Module
D
WinDMacD
Crop Overlay
R
WinRMacR
Spot Removal
Q
WinQMacQ
Red Eye Correction
Shift+E
WinShift+EMac⇧E
Adjustment Brush
K
WinKMacK
Graduated Filter
M
WinMMacM
Before And After
\
Win\Mac\
Reset Adjustments
Ctrl+Shift+R
WinCtrl+Shift+RMac⌘⇧R
Rating And Flags
8 shortcuts
Set Pick Flag
P
WinPMacP
Set Reject Flag
X
WinXMacX
Unflag
U
WinUMacU
Increase Rating
]
Win]Mac]
Decrease Rating
[
Win[Mac[
Set One Star
1
Win1Mac1
Set Five Stars
5
Win5Mac5
Toggle Color Label
6/7/8/9
Win6/7/8/9Mac6/7/8/9
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Lightroom Classic shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as open preferences.
Can I print this Lightroom Classic shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for Lightroom Classic?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Open Preferences is Ctrl+, on Windows and ⌘, on macOS where available.
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