25 Gwenview Keyboard Shortcuts

The tool I prefer for quick or limited image editing is Gwenview. While its primary function is viewing images, it also offers some basic editing functions. As KDE’s default image viewer, Gwenview is widely used. Its shortcuts make image manipulation even quicker and easier.

Similar to other software, Gwenview offers a range of keyboard shortcuts. Below is a list of all the keyboard shortcuts available in Gwenview. You can also download the Gwenview Shortcuts list in PDF format.

Most used Gwenview Shortcuts

ActionGwenview Shortcut keys
Copy an imageCtrl + F7
Move an imageCtrl + F8
Link an imageCtrl + F9
Rename an image inlineCtrl + F2
Show or hide the menubarCtrl + M
Show or hide the Thumbnail barCtrl + B
Edit tagsCtrl + T
When multiple images are displayed in View ModeCtrl + Y
Save any changes made to the imageCtrl + S
Rotate the current image to the rightCtrl + R
Rotate the current image to the leftCtrl + L
Print the current imageCtrl + P
Open an image using the standard file selection dialogueCtrl + O
Move an image to the trashDelete
Delete an imageShift + Delete
Resize the current imageShift + R
Crop the current imageShift + C
Switches back to Browse ModeEsc
Show or hide the SidebarF4
Pressing this shortcut toggles zoom-to-fit on and offF
Viewing a video this shortcut toggles playback on and offP
Displays the next image in the directorySpacebar
Displays the previous image in the directoryBackspace
Switches into Full-Screen ModeCtrl + Shift + F

When it comes to image editing on a Linux device, GIMP is the go-to choice for many. It’s an excellent all-around graphic program. Explore even more of its capabilities with these excellent GIMP shortcuts. For Windows users, IrfanView is a great option for quick and easy image editing.

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