30 Microsoft Photos Keyboard Shortcuts

Microsoft Photos, pre-installed on Windows 10, offers efficient viewing and editing of photos and videos. By using these shortcuts, you can enhance your experience and work faster. Microsoft Photos is an intuitive photo management tool.

Below is the comprehensive list of Microsoft Photos shortcuts. Download this list to easily reference shortcuts whenever you work with Microsoft Photos.

View Photos Shortcuts

ActionMicrosoft Photos Shortcuts
Go to View Photo ModeEnter
Delete current photoDelete
Go back to the main menuAlt + Left Arrow key
Zoom inCtrl + =
Zoom outCtrl + –
Zoom to 100%Ctrl + 0
Rotate the photo clockwise in View ModeCtrl + R
Show properties of current photoAlt + Enter
Go to the next photoRight Arrow key
Go to the previous photoLeft Arrow key
Copy the current photo file to the clipboardCtrl + C
Add a photo to the creationCtrl + D
Save photo asCtrl + A
Print photoCtrl + P

Edit Photos Shortcuts

ActionMicrosoft Photos Shortcut keys
Open Photo EditorCtrl + E
Rotate the photo clockwise in View ModeCtrl + R
Flip photo verticallyCtrl + F
Save a copy and exit EditorCtrl + S
Close Photo ViewerCtrl + W
Fit to WindowCtrl + 0
Delete current photoDelete

Video Editor Shortcuts

ActionMicrosoft Photos Shortcut keys
Move forward one frameJ
Move Backwards one frameL
Pause or Start the VideoK
Start or Stop videoSpacebar

View Photos in Timeline Shortcuts

ActionMicrosoft Photos Shortcut keys
Go down in the timelinePage Down key
Go up in the timelinePage Up key
Jump to the beginning of the timelineCtrl + Home
Jump to the end of the timelineCtrl + End

Sometimes, you may encounter issues such as crashes or slow response times with the Photo app. To prevent such problems and find a solution, you might consider trying an alternative to Microsoft Photos. IrfanView is a widely used and free alternative.

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