Learning how to save images on a Mac is a basic skill that can significantly improve your computer usage. Whether you want to keep memorable photos, gather design ideas, or create a visual collection, understanding how to save images is essential.
Want to know how to save an image on a Mac? This guide discusses various ways to save an image on a Mac.
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Save an image from the browser
If you come across an image online that you want to save for future reference. Saving an image from your web browser is a simple process, and the great thing is that it works the same way whether you’re using Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. Here are the to do that:
Step 1: Right-click on the image that you want to save. In the dropdown menu, click on the Save Image As.
Step 2: Now, in the Save As field, type a name for the image; from the Where field, you can change the download location for the image. After you are done, click on the Save button.
Drag and drop an image to save it
Dragging an image is the fastest and easiest way to save it on a Mac. However, it provides less control compared to right-clicking since you can’t specify a file name during the process. Here are the steps to do that:
Step 1: Left-click and hold the image you want to save on your Mac.
Step 2: Now, drag the image to the destination folder or to the desktop.
Take a Screenshot of the image
The screen-capture feature on a Mac is a handy tool that lets you capture an image or record what’s happening on your screen. It’s a quick and easy way to save images, even from websites that don’t allow direct downloads. Below are the steps to do that:
Take the partial screenshot
If you want the freedom to crop the screenshot while capturing it then you can use the partial screen capture, and here is how to do that:
Step 1: Press Shift + Command + 4 keys together.
Step 2: Now, left-click on the selection box and drag it to the image you want to capture and save; you can click and drag the sides of the selection box to change its size. After you are done, click on the Capture button.
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Take a screenshot of the whole screen
Capturing the screenshot of the whole screen is even easier; press Shift + Command + 3 to capture the entire screen.
Taking a screenshot of the partial or whole screen will save it on your Mac’s desktop.
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Use a browser extension to save images
If you wish to download the images from the internet in bulk, all the above ways can get tedious. This is where browser extensions can help you; many browser extensions are available for Macs that allow you to download images in bulk.
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