Affinity Designer is a precision vector and raster illustration app aimed at logos, icons, and detailed artwork as a one-time-purchase alternative to Illustrator. Shortcuts make switching between the Pen, Node, and shape tools fast, keeping your hands on the canvas while you draw.
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All Affinity Designer keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 5 more controls in the table below
+ 5 more controls in the table below
45 shortcuts
Tools 11
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Tool | V |
| Node Tool | A |
| Pen Tool | P |
| Text Tool | T |
| Rectangle / Ellipse / Shape Tool | M |
| Pencil Tool | N |
| Vector Brush Tool | B |
| Shape Builder Tool | S |
| Gradient Tool | G |
| Colour Picker Tool | I |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
View 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | ⌘+ |
| Zoom Out | ⌘− |
| Zoom to Fit | ⌘0 |
| Zoom to 100% | ⌘1 |
| Toggle UI | ⇥ |
| Show Rulers | ⌘R |
| Show Guides | ⌘; |
| Show Grid | ⌘' |
| Toggle Snapping | ; |
| Show / Hide Studio Panels | ⌘⇧H |
Objects 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group | ⌘G |
| Ungroup | ⌘⇧G |
| Duplicate | ⌘J |
| Move to Front | ⌘⇧] |
| Move to Back | ⌘⇧[ |
| Convert to Curves | ⌘⇧K |
| Move Forward One | ⌘] |
| Move Back One | ⌘[ |
Document 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | ⌘S |
| New Document | ⌘N |
| Open Document | ⌘O |
| Export | ⌘⌥S |
| Save As | ⌘⇧S |
| ⌘P | |
| Settings / Preferences | ⌘, |
Edit 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Deselect | ⌘D |
| Paste Style | ⌘⌥V |
Layers 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Lock | ⌘L |
| Unlock | ⌘⇧L |
| New Pixel Layer | ⌘⇧N |
| Rename Layer | ⌘⇧R |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Affinity Designer shortcut?
- Affinity Designer has 45 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Affinity Designer product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Affinity Designer. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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