Last Updated on June 13, 2024 by Freddy Reyes
If you frequently take screenshots on your Mac, your desktop can quickly become cluttered. By default, Macs save screenshots directly to the desktop and use the PNG format, which might not always be the most convenient. Luckily, you can change the location where screenshots are saved and the format in which they are saved. Here’s how:
Change Screenshot Location
To change the default location where your screenshots are saved, follow these steps:
1. Open the Terminal application on your Mac.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture location /path/to/folder
2. Replace /path/to/folder with the path to the directory where you want your screenshots to be saved.
Change Screenshot Format
To change the format of your screenshots from PNG to JPEG or another format, use the following command:
1. Open the Terminal application on your Mac.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg2. You can replace jpg with other supported formats like pdf, tiff, or gif.
Apply the Changes
After making these changes, you need to restart the SystemUIServer for them to take effect. Type the following command in the Terminal and press Enter:
killall SystemUIServerFollowing these simple steps, you can keep your desktop organized and use a screenshot format that suits your needs better.
