How to Switch Between Light and Dark Background Themes in

This practical guide walks through how to switch between light and dark background themes in, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

Using the Preferences menu

There are two ways for you to change the interface theme from dark mode to light mode in Photoshop. The first method is to use the Preferences menu.

To get started, first open Photoshop on your computer.

If you are using Windows, click the ' Edit ' menu , then select Preferences > Interface . If you're a Mac user, click the 'Photoshop' tab in the menu bar, then choose Preferences > Interface .

On the Preferences window , find the ' Color Theme ' option in the ' Appearance ' section. Click the square with the color that corresponds to the theme color you want to apply in Photoshop.

After you click on a square, Photoshop will immediately apply the corresponding theme.

Use keyboard shortcuts

The second way to set the theme color in Photoshop is to use keyboard shortcuts. These keyboard shortcuts (works on both Mac and Windows) allow you to quickly navigate between the 4 light and dark interface modes. Here's how to use them:

• Shift + F1 : Photoshop's interface theme will alternate from dark to lighter levels.
• Shift + F2 : Photoshop's interface theme will alternate from light to dark levels.

Currently, there are only four theme options on Photoshop. Experiment with each option until you find the color that works best for you.