You can save them as TIFF files if you want to retain their original image data even after manipulating the image.
You can save them as PDF files if you want to edit or open the image in Adobe. You can also choose to save your screenshots as other formats by default.
How to Change a Screenshot to JPG and Other File Formatsīy default, Macs save screenshots as PNG files, which are usually larger than JPG files. Your Mac will remember the last one you have selected and will apply this to subsequent screenshots. You can save to an existing folder or create a new one.
If you take a lot of screenshots on a Mac, you might end up with a cluttered desktop.