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Set location

Set default screenshot location.

  • Tested on macOS:
    • Sonoma
    • Ventura
    • Monterey
    • Big Sur
    • Catalina
    • Mojave
  • Parameter type: string

Set to ~/Desktop (default value)

bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "location" -string "~/Desktop" && killall SystemUIServer

Set to ~/Pictures

bash
defaults write com.apple.screencapture "location" -string "~/Pictures" && killall SystemUIServer

Read current value

bash
defaults read com.apple.screencapture "location"

Reset to default value

bash
defaults delete com.apple.screencapture "location" && killall SystemUIServer