Declutter the macOS desktop by changing the macOS Screenshot Tool preferences to select a custom save directory.
Taking screenshots on macOS is as simple as one (or more) keyboard shortcut(s): cmd + shift + 3 to capture the entire screen, cmd + shift + 4 to capture a specific area, and cmd + shift + 4 then space (or cmd + shift + 5) to capture a window.
But the operating system by default saves all screenshots taken directly to the desktop. This quickly clutters the macOS desktop, which often ends up turning into a screenshot dump.
However, since Mojave, the Apple OS embeds a new screenshot tool has appeared and offers many more possibilities to users, in particular that of being able to choose another backup directory to save screenshots. carried out. Find out how to change it.
1. Open the screenshot module
To open macOS’ dedicated screenshot utility, simply use the keyboard shortcut cmd+shift+5. The tool should then appear onscreen as a preselected area and a bar of tools.
2. Change save directory
To change the default save directory for your screenshots in macOS, click the Options button, and choose Other location.
You will then only have to create a new folder or navigate to the desired backup directory to select it as the new default backup location.