How to change your Mac's default save location for screenshots?

When you take a screenshot using the Shift-Command-3 keyboard shortcut (or Shift-Command-4 to capture a portion of the screen) on Mac, the image is saved to your desktop. Read on to learn how to change your save location to a different location.

In macOS, Apple saves screenshots to the desktop by default because it's pretty much the most convenient location for most users. However, if your desktop is cluttered with image files, you might prefer to designate a dedicated folder for them.

The easiest way is to use the screen capture interface, which can be invoked by pressing Shift-Command-5. If you click on the Options drop-down menu in the floating palette that appears, below "Save to" you'll see a number of other suggestions.

Among the sharing options listed for Mail and Messages, etc., you will also find Downloads and Documents as alternate options. If you want to save somewhere else, you can select Other location... and navigate to the desired folder on your Mac.

When you select a new location using this options menu, it will not only apply it to screenshots taken using the screen capture interface. It also works for screenshots taken using the keyboard shortcuts we mentioned at the top of this article.

If you want to return the default save location for screenshots to the desktop, simply select Desktop from the same Save As menu in the floating palette.

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