Affinity Photo is a professional raster editor for retouching, compositing, and RAW development with a deep layer and masking system. Its keyboard shortcuts speed up brush sizing, layer juggling, and persona switching so detailed edits stay fluid.
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All Affinity Photo keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
49 shortcuts
Tools 14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Tool | V |
| Paint Brush Tool | B |
| Crop Tool | C |
| Selection Brush Tool | W |
| Marquee Selection Tool | M |
| View Tool | H |
| Color Picker Tool | I |
| Freehand Selection Tool | L |
| Erase Brush Tool | E |
| Clone Brush Tool | K |
| Pen Tool | P |
| Zoom Tool | Z |
| Text Tool | T |
| Flood Fill Tool | G |
Edit 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo | ⌘Z |
| Redo | ⌘⇧Z |
| Copy | ⌘C |
| Paste | ⌘V |
| Cut | ⌘X |
| Copy Merged | ⌘⇧C |
| Resize Document | ⌘⌥I |
| Resize Canvas | ⌘⌥C |
| Settings / Preferences | ⌘, |
File 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Save | ⌘S |
| New Document | ⌘N |
| Open Document | ⌘O |
| Save As | ⌘⇧S |
| Export | ⌘⇧⌥S |
| Close Document | ⌘W |
| ⌘P |
Layers 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Group | ⌘G |
| Duplicate | ⌘J |
| Ungroup | ⌘⇧G |
| Merge Down | ⌘E |
| Merge Visible | ⌘⇧⌥E |
| Move to Front | ⌘⇧] |
| Move to Back | ⌘⇧[ |
View 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Zoom In | ⌘+ |
| Zoom Out | ⌘− |
| Zoom to Fit | ⌘0 |
| Actual Size (100%) | ⌘1 |
| Show / Hide Rulers | ⌘R |
Select 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Deselect | ⌘D |
| Quick Mask | Q |
| Invert Pixel Selection | ⌘⇧I |
Adjustments 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Curves | ⌘M |
| Levels | ⌘L |
| HSL | ⌘U |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Affinity Photo shortcut?
- Affinity Photo has 49 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 Photo product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Affinity Photo. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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