macOS defaults

# Include date

Include date and time in screenshot filenames.

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Big Sur
    • Catalina
    • Mojave
  • Parameter type: bool

# Set to true (default value)

defaults write com.apple.screencapture include-date -bool true
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# Set to false

defaults write com.apple.screencapture include-date -bool false
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  • Screenshot 1.png

# Read current value

defaults read com.apple.screencapture include-date

# Delete current value

defaults delete com.apple.screencapture include-date

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