Learn
Keyboard Shortcuts
These instructions describe the checked LightCraft foundation as of 14 October 2026. XiLight Alpha is free; public installer availability and XiKey integration are not yet verified.
Keyboard shortcuts
These are default bindings in the checked foundation; customized keys may differ. On macOS use Cmd and Option for Ctrl and Alt unless indicated otherwise.
Module & View Switching
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| G / D | Grid / Detail |
| Shift+C / N | Compare / Survey |
| F / Shift+L | Full Screen Preview / Lights Out |
| F6 | Toggle Filmstrip |
Triage: Flags, Ratings & Labels
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Shift+I | Import Photos |
| Ctrl+F | Find photos |
| Ctrl+Alt+N | New Smart Album from Filter |
Develop Tools, Merge & Export
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| E / C / M | Edit / Crop & Rotate / Masking |
| B / L / R | Brush / Linear Gradient / Radial Gradient |
| W | White Balance Selector |
| \ / Y | Show Original / Before and After |
| J / S | Clipping / Soft Proofing |
| Ctrl+Shift+S | Create Version |
| Shift+E | Export |
Sources
- Upstream overview — 2026-10-14.
- File formats and limits — 2026-10-14.
- Known limitations — 2026-10-14.
- Capability review — 2026-10-14.
- Commands and default shortcuts — 2026-10-14.