1.

Fill a layer
This command will fill an empty later with the current foreground or background colour.
Alt+Delete (foreground) or Ctrl+Delete (background)

2. Flatten layers
This command will enable you to flatten the layers in an image to sharpen the result but leave
them intact too.
Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E
3. Merge visible Layers
This command will allow you merge all your existing layers in order to create one new layer.
Beware! Once merged, they are extremely difficult to seperate.
Ctrl+Shift+E

4. New layer via copy
Use this command to create a new layer from an existing one.
Ctrl+J
5. New layer via cut
MAC: Cmd+Shift+J
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+J
Like creating a new layer via copy, this command will create a new layer with the selected image
area in it, the only difference via cut is that it will remove the selected image portion from the
original image.
Bring layer to top of stack
MAC: Cmd+Shift+]
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+]
Here, you can move your preferred layer to the top of the stack of images you're working with in
Photoshop.
Send layer to bottom of stack
MAC: Cmd+Shift+[
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+[
This is plenty self-explanatory in that it does exactly the same as the command above but in the
opposite direction.
Bring layer forward
MAC: Cmd+]
WINDOWS: Ctrl+]
This will allow you to bring any selected image to the front.
Send layer back
MAC: Cmd+[
WINDOWS: Ctrl+[
If you decide to change your mind, you can always select the image and send it to the back of the
pile!
Copy multiple layers
MAC: Shift+Cmd+C
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+C
Draw a selection, then use this command to take every layer into the clippig, rather than just the
current layer selection.
Reselect

MAC: Cmd+Shift+D
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+D
This is a great command for any of you that accidentally click away
from a section. Pressing these buttons will have that section reselected
in no time.

Invert selection

MAC: Cmd+Shift+I
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+I
Select objects around an already pre-selected image. This way, you'll
be able to work around your main focus without losing it!

Select all layers

A perfect command for those times when you need to get everything in
sync.

MAC: Cmd+Opt+A
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+A
Deselect from the selection area

MAC: Opt+drag
WINDOWS: Alt+drag
If you need to deselect a certain area sharpish, then hit these keys.

Deselect all but the intersected area

MAC: Shift+Opt+drag
WINDOWS: Shift+Alt+drag
If you don't want to deselect an area, you can use this shortcut to
ensure you're clicking on what you want.

Deselect the entire image

MAC: Command+D
WINDOWS: Ctrl+D
If you need to get away from the image, use this shortcut to deselect
anything that you've clicked on.

Find the sizing handles

MAC: Cmd+T, Cmd+0
WINDOWS: Ctrl+T, then Ctrl+0
When pasting a layer or selection into a Photoshop image and it's
bigger than the current image, it can be difficult to find the sizing
handles. This command selects Transform and sizes the image inside
the window so you can see the sizing handles.

Select individual channels

MAC: Cmd+3(red),4(green),5(blue)
WINDOWS: Ctrl+3(red),4(green),5(blue)
Selecting with Photoshop Channels makes removing a complex object
from the background much easier than with other tools. And using this
shortcut makes it even simpler.

Increase/decrease brush size
MAC: ]/[
WINDOWS: ]/[
Getting your brush size just right is one of the most important aspects of Photoshop. Do it with
this command.
Fill
MAC: Shift+F5
WINDOWS: Shift+F5
Whether you want to fill the selection with the foreground colour or with a selected pattern, use
this shortcut to get the job done quickly.
Increase/decrease brush hardness
MAC: }/{
WINDOWS: }/{
Brush hardness is just as important, so get it right with this shortcut.
Previous/next brush
MAC: ,/.
WINDOWS: ,/.
Save time and distractions by using these simple commands to swiftly move through the various
brushes on offer.
First/last brush
MAC: </>
WINDOWS: </>
If you don't want to have go through the entire array of Brushes on offer, hit these commands to
go back to the start or end.
Toggle airbrush option
MAC: Shift+Alt+P
WINDOWS: Shift+Alt+P
Simulate spraying painting with Photoshop's airbrush tool using this helpful shortcut.
Save for web & devices
Pretty self-explanatory but if you prefer not to drag your mouse onto a number of options, use this
shortcut on your keyboard.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+Opt+S
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+S
Close & go to bridge
As the name implies, this will close your document and then open up Adobe Bridge where you can
select the next file you wish to work on.
MAC: Cmd+Shift+W
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+W
Levels
MAC: Command+L
WINDOWS: Ctrl+L
When editing your images, you'll be using the levels box regularly. Save yourself some time with
this Photoshop shortcut.
Free Transform
MAC: Cmd+T
WINDOWS: Cmd+T
This command opens the free transform tool for resizing, rotating, and skewing the image using a
dragable outline.
Curves
MAC: Cmd+M
WINDOWS: Ctrl+M
This will allow you to quickly edit the Curves on your image.
Colour Balance
MAC: Cmd+B
WINDOWS: Ctrl+B
This is a perfect Photoshop shortcut to edit the Colour Balance of your images.
Hue/Saturation
MAC: Cmd+U
WINDOWS: Ctrl+U
These two powerful Photoshop tools will aid you in the colour balance battle, and will decrease
the amount of crossover.
Desaturate
MAC: Cmd+Shift+U
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+U
Convert your colour image to grayscale values, leaving the image in the same colour mode.
Content aware scale
MAC: Cmd+Shift+Opt+C
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+C
Scale your image to your preffered state with this super quick shortcut.
Create clipping mask
MAC: Cmd+Opt+G
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+G
A great way to keep shadows and shading where they belong, the clipping mask tool is a basic but
useful tool.
Blending modes
MAC: Shift ++ (plus) or - (minus)
WINDOWS: Shift ++ (plus) or - (minus)
Photoshop has a variety of blending modes to create cool effects. Use this command to cycle
through each.
Black and white dialog box
MAC: Shift+Cmd+Alt+B
WINDOWS: Shift+Ctrl+Alt+B
Speed up the process of converting colour photos to black and white with this shortcut, which
opens the black and white adjustment dialog box.
View actual pixels
MAC: Cmd+Opt+0
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+0
Viewing an image in Photoshop in actual pixels gives you the chance to see each pixel individually
- ensuring your work is perfect.
Fit on screen
MAC: Cmd+0
WINDOWS: Ctrl+0
A great way to view your work in all its glory on screen.
Zoom in
MAC: Cmd+Plus(+)
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Plus(+)
If you want to get down to the nitty gritty of your image, zoom right in with this shortcut
command.
Zoom out
MAC: Cmd+Minus(-)
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Minus(-)
Get an insight into how your work will look from afar with this zoom out command.
Text in Photoshop
Increase/decrease size of selected text by 2pts
MAC: Cmd+Shift+>/<
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+>/<
Experiment with text in Photoshop by using this command to change its size by 2pts.
Increase/decrease size of selected text by 10pts
MAC: Cmd+Option+Shift->/<
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+>/<
Works the same as the command above but it's by 10pts this time.
Increase/decrease kerning or tracking
MAC: Option+Right/Left Arrow
WINDOWS: Alt+Right/Left Arrow
Adjust the space between your text in Photoshop with this handy command.
Align text left/center/right
MAC: Cmd-Shift-L/C/R
WINDOWS: Ctrl+Shift+L/C/R
A great way to experiment with the alignment of your text, this shortcut will enable you to do it
quickly.
Show/Hide selection on selected type
MAC: Ctrl+H
WINDOWS: Ctrl+H
Speed up selecting elements on type with this easy-to-remeber shortcut.