How to Change the Default Screenshot Folder on macOS

I take a lot of screenshots on macOS, whether for work or content creation. By default, macOS saves all screenshots to the ~/Desktop/ folder. That’s convenient because you can easily find them right on your Desktop. But it can also get messy very quickly, especially if you record your screen often.

When I’m doing screen recordings, I prefer my Desktop to look neat and uncluttered. I don’t want my viewers to see my chaotic workspace. So I wondered: can I change the default screenshot folder on macOS?

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The answer is: YES, you can!

Here’s how to change the default screenshot folder on macOS:

• Create a new folder where you’d like to save your screenshots, for example: ~/Desktop/Screenshots/.
• Open the Screenshot.app.
• Click the Options button.
• Under the Save to section, select Other Location... (or choose an existing option).
• A folder selection dialog will appear.
• Choose the directory where you want to store your screenshots, for example, ~/Desktop/Screenshots/.
• Click Choose to apply the changes.

Once you set the new directory, all future screenshots will be saved there instead of your Desktop. That way, your Desktop stays clean, tidy, and professional-looking!

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