I’ve always much preferred taking photos than actually sitting down to edit them (even though editing is where at least 50% of the magic happens), so I want to be as efficient as possible in Lightroom. Here are the shortcut keys that help me get in and out quickly.
Single Keys
Key
Purpose
C
Switches to the compare view in the Library module.
D
Switches to the Develop module.
G
Switches to the grid view in the Library module. You can use this key to return to the Library even if you are in the Develop module.
I
Shows info about the photo. It can cycle between two sets of information: the first set shows the date the photo was taken and the photo’s dimensions; the second set lists shutter, aperture, and ISO values along with focal length and the lens used.
J
Turns on warning for highlight/shadow clipping.
P
Flags photo as a pick.
U
Removes the flag from a photo.
V
Converts the image to black and white. Hit it again to return to color. It’s a great way to see if the selected image will work in black and white before you fully process it. This shortcut can be used in the Library and Develop modules.
Z
Zooms in 1:1 on the photo or zooms out to fit the viewing area.
0-5
1-5 adds a corresponding star rating to a photo. 0 removes the stars.
Up/down arrows
In the Develop module, the up and down arrows change sliders in small increments.
Right/left arrows
Select the next or the previous photo in the Filmstrip.
