Reframe a photo from the Crop Tool Panel

Hold your assigned Crop Speed Key to show the controls. Move toward the edge or corner you want to adjust, then click-drag. Your pointer does not need to reach the crop handle.

Use the upper center control to pan with a drag or zoom with the scroll wheel. Use the lower center control to rotate. Choose Crop Panel at your pointer or Crop Overlays on screen, and release the key when you finish.

See Crop Overlays

Watch Crop Panel and Crop Overlays

Hold your Crop Speed Key, move toward an edge or corner to select it, then click-drag. Your pointer does not need to reach the crop handle. Release the key when finished.

Tighten the crop with Zoom Crop

Hold your assigned Zoom Crop Speed Key and scroll to resize the crop around its current center, keeping the aspect ratio. Use it when the framing is right and you want a tighter or looser crop.

Find Center Zoom In Crop under Develop > Sliders > Rotate & Crop to check or change its assignment.

Give each Color Grading range a key

In Develop > Color Grading Panel, assign keys for Shadows, Midtones, Highlights, and Global. Hold a range’s key and move horizontally for hue, vertically for saturation, or scroll for luminance.

For example, adjust the shadow color, then hold your Highlights key to work on the brighter areas. If Require mouse down is enabled, click-drag to change hue or saturation. Your individual Color Grading slider assignments remain available.

Find the shortcut you need

Shortcut Guide shows your assigned Action Keys, Speed Keys, and Hot Keys while you edit. Search for a command to narrow the list. Longer lists use pages, so assignments remain accessible when they do not all fit on screen.

Fixes for everyday use

Assignment saves retain the previous valid file, and a failed Action Key save keeps your active bindings intact. Reconnection fixes help LrSK and the Classic plugin reconnect after either app restarts. macOS includes Accessibility recovery fixes; Windows fixes the Speed Menu key toggling Lightroom’s panels during its first reveal.

Does your license cover 7.5.0?

If you regularly crop and grade photos, start with those two controls. Shortcut Guide is there when you need a reminder of your assignments.

Your license covers releases built on or before its support end date. If 7.5.0 is covered, no renewal is needed. For a newer release outside your coverage, an optional support renewal is currently $35. You can keep using the releases your license already covers.

Download LrSK. See the license details before renewing. A 21-day trial is available if eligible.

LrSK v6.1.6 Changes

• Fixes develop preset not applying bug introduced in Lightroom Classic 15.3
• Detects if the develop preset being applied requires AI updates and only updates AI if needed
• (macOS) Attempts to detect and apply your regional settings for decimals. Ie: coma vs period

The video highlights why he prefers LrSuperKeys over other editing solutions, focusing on speed, efficiency, and practical workflow improvements

David Childers of Darkroom Zen is a skilled photographer with a strong command of Lightroom Classic.

His work recently drew Adobe’s attention through a Twitter post showing before/after results on difficult concert lighting. Instead of defaulting to black‑and‑white, he used Lightroom Classic to recover the photo’s natural colors, demonstrating both technical expertise and a careful approach to editing.

For more examples of his process, visit his YouTube channel, where he shares how he tackles concert lighting challenges.

This release fixes the issue with the inability to shut down Lightroom Classic 14.5.

New Speed Keys / HotKeys

• Color Mixer HSL Sliders – All H, S, and L sliders can now be assigned individually.
• Lens Blur Controls:
  • Lens Blur Amount
  • Lens Blur Cat Eye
  • Lens Blur Highlight Boost

New Action Keys

• Toggle Mask On / Off
• Toggle Mask Tool On / Off
• Invert Mask
• Invert Mask Tool
• Toggle Lens Blur On / Off
• New AI Landscape Mask
• Masking Preset → Landscape Mask
• Remove Tool → Toggle Use Generative AI
• Remove Tool → Toggle Detect Objects
• Remove Tool → Toggle Visualize Spots

Speed Menu

• Added AI Landscape Masking buttons

Bug Fixes & Changes

• Fixed issue where the masking preset would not apply when used along with AI masking tools
• Update notifications now include a “Do not show again” option when Check for updates on startup is enabled
• Removed the old keyboard shortcuts for Use Generative AI and Detect Objects – replaced with their equivalent Lr Function Action Keys.
• Fixed Lightroom / LrSK reconnection issue
• macOS: Fixed issue where the Speed Menu would reveal itself when switching desktops if set to auto-hide

The release of LrSuperKeys 6.0 brings several key improvements to enhance the Lightroom Classic workflow. The update introduces an HSL Color Wheel heads-up display, offering a more intuitive way to adjust colors. Users can now choose between three distinct HUD styles—Standard, Minimalist, and Modern—to suit their preferences and streamline their editing environment. Additionally, the “Auto” level function from the Crop tool can now be assigned to an Action Key, providing faster access to this essential adjustment. Along with these exciting new features, this release includes several fixes and enhancements to improve overall performance and usability.

Changes in v6.0.0

• New HSL Color Wheel Heads Up Display
• 3 new HUD styles ( Standard, Minimalist & Modern)
• Collapsible sections for Speed Keys & Hotkeys, making it easier to find, assign, and set change values
• “Auto” level (ie: “Auto” button within the crop tool) can be assigned to an Action Key
• New option to reset cursor position after a click & drag Speed Key adjustment
• Easily reposition the HUD (ie: Press a Speed Key to reveal, then click & drag to reposition)
• Added a sub-menu item in LrC to “Configure LrSK”, under “File > Plug-in Extras” menu
• Quicker shutdown of LrC and LrSK
• Improved support for Point Colors in Local Adjustment Presets
• Improved slider response with Speed Key + mouse

• Reduce CPU consumption

• Added “Reset Location” buttons for the HUD & Speed Menu

Here are a few screenshots showcasing some of the latest features introduced in LrSuperKeys 6.0

Here’s a closer look at the newly introduced HSL Color Wheel HUD in LrSuperKeys 6.0. This powerful, intuitive tool makes adjusting colors in Lightroom Classic a breeze.

Redesigned UI with collapsible Speed Key and Hotkey sections, making navigation and customization faster.

Standard HUD – A standard layout

Minimalist HUD – Small footprint, fits into the toolbar area

Modern HUD – Slider-style look similar to Lightroom Desktop

Update Lightroom Rate

This setting controls how frequently LrSuperKeys sends updates to Lightroom Classic when making adjustments using a Speed Key and click-and-drag.

Sending too many updates per second—especially on slower machines or Windows systems—can overwhelm Lightroom Classic, causing noticeable lag or reduced responsiveness. By adjusting this setting, you can balance smooth control with optimal performance.

When to Adjust This Setting

• If Lightroom feels laggy or slow during slider adjustments
• If you’re using an older or low-performance system
• If you’re on Windows and noticing stuttering during rapid adjustments

Tip: Start with 30. If you notice lag, reduce the rate by 5–10 and test again.

After four incredible years of developing LrSuperKeys and providing free upgrades to all users, I’m announcing an important update regarding future releases.

Version 5.8 will be the final free upgrade available to all users.

Beginning with version 6.0, users who purchased their license before April 15, 2024, will be invited to extend their support for LrSuperKeys to continue receiving updates. A support extension of $35 provides one year of updates, along with lifetime access to all versions released up to the end of the support period.

Users who purchased a license on or after April 15, 2024, will automatically have access to version 6.0 and will receive one year of updates from their purchase date.

I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your ongoing support over the years. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and encouragement have been instrumental in shaping LrSK into what it is today. I’m truly grateful to have such a dedicated user base, and I look forward to continuing to build and improve LrSuperKeys for you.

-Clifton

SPOILER ALERT… one of them is LrSuperKeys!