How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts in ImagiTool

Keyboard shortcuts cut repetitive clicks and speed up every edit. In this guide, you will learn the highest-impact shortcuts and how to build them into your daily workflow.

What You'll Learn

• Which shortcuts save the most time in the first five minutes.
• How to switch panels and control the canvas without breaking flow.
• How to use crop, brush, text, and slider shortcuts precisely.

The shortcut list below is the source of truth and reflects the latest keymap updates.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the Shortcut Reference

• In the Photo Editor, click the Help icon in the top-right bar.
• Choose Keyboard Shortcuts from the help menu.
• You can also open it instantly with Ctrl/Cmd + /.
• Platform keys are shown automatically for your current device.
• Use the search field to find actions by name.

Step 2: Learn the Core 8 First

• Open Image -> Ctrl/Cmd + O
• Save or Export Image -> Ctrl/Cmd + S
• Undo -> Ctrl/Cmd + Z
• Redo -> Ctrl + Y or Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Z
• Zoom In -> Ctrl/Cmd + =
• Zoom Out -> Ctrl/Cmd + -
• Fit to Screen -> Ctrl/Cmd + 0
• Actual Size 100% -> Ctrl/Cmd + 1

Step 3: Speed Up Navigation

Use number keys for primary editor panels, then mnemonic letters for utility panels.

• Open Image Manager -> 1
• Open Adjust Panel -> 2
• Open AI Tools Panel -> 3
• Open Text Panel -> 4
• Open Graphics Panel -> 5
• Open Effects Panel -> 6
• Open Overlay Panel -> 7
• Open History Panel -> H
• Toggle Layers Popup -> L
• Close Active Modal or Panel -> Esc
• Open Support -> F1

If you want to understand how the layer stack works while using L, read Introduction to Layers and Groups.

Step 4: Use Task-Specific Shortcuts While Editing

• Open Alignment Settings -> Ctrl/Cmd + Alt/Option + A
• Flatten Layers -> Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E
• Apply Crop -> Enter
• Cancel Crop -> Esc
• Increase Brush Size -> ]
• Decrease Brush Size -> [
• Toggle Bold -> Ctrl/Cmd + B
• Toggle Italic -> Ctrl/Cmd + I
• Toggle Overlay Browser -> O
• Toggle Filter Browser -> F
• Increase/Decrease Slider Value -> Arrow keys

Note: If an older screenshot still appears in cached pages, rely on this text list: History is H and Layers uses toggle L.

Key Tools Explained

• Auto Platform Detection -> Shows the right key labels for your current device.
• Shortcut Search -> Finds actions instantly by keyword.
• Category Filters -> Focuses on one workflow at a time.
• Shortcut Table -> Shows action names next to exact key combos.

Pro Tips

• Start with open, save, undo, redo, and zoom first.
• Add one new shortcut per day until it feels automatic.
• Keep your left hand on modifier keys and right hand on mouse or trackpad.
• Use category filters when learning a new tool area.
• If a shortcut fails, click the canvas first and try again.

Common Issues

Why is a shortcut not working?

Focus can be inside a text input or modal. Click the canvas area, then retry.

Why does Redo look different on different systems?

Windows supports Ctrl + Y and Ctrl + Shift + Z. Mac uses Cmd + Shift + Z.

Why do number keys type text instead of opening panels?

You are likely editing a text layer. Exit text editing mode, then use 1, 2, or 3.

Why does L close the Layers popup when I press it again?

L is a toggle shortcut, so it opens and closes Layers to keep keyboard navigation fast.

How do I quickly open the shortcut list from the app?

Click the top-right Help menu, then select Keyboard Shortcuts. You can also use Ctrl/Cmd + /.