How to Change Where Screenshots Get Saved in macOS

Are you tired of having your screenshots saved to your desktop by default? If so, you're in luck! You can easily change the default save location for your screenshots in macOS using just a few simple steps.

First, open the Terminal app (found in Applications/Utilities). Then, create a new folder where you want your screenshots to be saved. To do this, press Shift-Command-N in a Finder window.

Next, drag the folder you just created into the Terminal window. Type in the following command and then press the spacebar, but don't hit Enter just yet: `defaults write location`. This will allow you to specify where your screenshots are saved.

Now, type in the path to the folder where you want your screenshots to be saved, followed by a `/` symbol. For example, if you want your screenshots to be saved to a folder called 'Screenshots' on your desktop, you would type `~/Desktop/Screenshots/`.

Hit Enter and then open a Finder window to confirm that the changes have taken effect. You should now see that your screenshots are being saved to the new location.

Tips for Taking More Control of Your Screenshot Selections

In addition to changing where your screenshots are saved, there are several other tips you can use to take more control of your screenshot selections:

* Use the spacebar to capture windows instead of the entire screen.

* Use the Option-Click shortcut instead of regular Click to eliminate drop shadows from your screenshots.

* Use the Control key in combination with either of these shortcuts to copy the captured image to the clipboard.

Changing the Default File Format for Screenshots

You can also change the default file format that your screenshots are saved in by following these steps:

1. Open the Terminal app and type `defaults write com.apple.screencapture type -string 'png'` (or whatever file format you prefer).

2. Hit Enter to apply the changes.

3. The next time you take a screenshot, it will be saved in the new file format.

Taking screenshots on a Mac is easier than ever with these simple tips and tricks. By following the steps outlined above, you can change where your screenshots are saved and gain more control over your screenshot selections. Whether you're using them for work or personal projects, having the ability to customize your screenshot settings can be a huge time-saver. So why wait? Try out these tips today and start taking better control of your Mac's screenshot capabilities!

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