Getting Started
Keyboard shortcuts in ReadyPixl
Every keyboard shortcut in the ReadyPixl editor — undo, redo, the Spacebar move trick, and the help center search.
ReadyPixl has a small set of keyboard shortcuts. Worth memorizing — they speed up everything.
Editor shortcuts
| What you press | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + Z (Windows / Linux) or Cmd + Z (Mac) | Undo your last edit |
| Ctrl + Y (Windows / Linux) or Cmd + Y (Mac) | Redo |
| Ctrl + Shift + Z or Cmd + Shift + Z | Redo (alternative) |
| Spacebar (hold) | Temporarily switch to the Move tool — useful for panning the canvas while you're erasing or magic-wanding. Release Spacebar to return to your previous tool. |
| Esc | Close any open dialog, dropdown, or menu |
Undo and redo step back and forward through your recent canvas changes, including manual touch-ups with the Eraser or Magic Wand.
The undo stack depth scales based on your image size — bigger images get a smaller stack to keep the browser responsive. For most workflows you'll have 8-20 undos available at any moment.
Alignment guide shortcuts
When you've clicked an alignment guide on the canvas:
| What you press | What it does |
|---|---|
| Delete or Backspace | Remove the selected guide |
| Arrow keys | Nudge the guide by 1 pixel |
| Shift or Alt + Arrow | Move the guide in bigger steps |
Help center shortcut
When you're on helpcenter.readypixl.com:
| What you press | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + K (Windows / Linux) or Cmd + K (Mac) | Open the search bar |
Type a question or keyword and the search returns matching articles — and if the AI chatbot is enabled, an AI-generated answer too.
Browser shortcuts that matter
These aren't ReadyPixl-specific but matter for your workflow:
| What you press | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + R or Cmd + R | Refresh the page. ⚠️ Wipes your loaded images and pipeline if not saved as a preset. |
| Ctrl + Shift + R or Cmd + Shift + R | Hard refresh (clears cache). Same warning. |
| Ctrl + Tab | Switch tabs. ReadyPixl pauses background tabs — keep ReadyPixl in front during a batch run. |
What's coming
We don't yet have shortcuts for:
- Adding a specific tool (you click in the sidebar)
- Loading a saved preset (you click in the dropdown)
- Triggering Download All (you click the button)
If you'd find shortcuts for these useful, post it on feedback.readypixl.com — we read every suggestion.
Tips
- Cmd / Ctrl + Z is your friend. Don't be afraid to experiment with pipeline settings. Undo brings you back instantly.
- Hold Spacebar when you need to look around the canvas while in the middle of erasing or magic-wanding. Release and you're back to your editing tool.
- Ctrl + K on the help center opens search instantly — faster than clicking the search bar.
What to read next
- [The editor at a glance](editor-layout) — visual map of the screen
- [The Selected Tools panel](selected-tools-panel) — where the undo / redo affects most
- [Saving and loading presets](presets) — to keep your pipeline safe from accidental refreshes