Is characterized by Recent versions of macOS With a floating thumbnail preview for screenshots, users can quickly apply edits to their screenshots before saving them. If you find this interface too annoying, or simply prefer to edit screenshots later using the Preview app, here's how to disable the thumbnail preview on Mac with just a few clicks.
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Disable screenshot preview
You can access the Screenshot utility in macOS by locating it in the Applications folder or using a keyboard shortcut.
- Open Finder appGo to the folder. “Applications -> Tools”Double-click the Screenshot app to launch it (you can also launch Screenshot tool by pressing Command + Shift + 5 On the keyboard).
2. In the Screenshot toolbar that appears, click the button "Options" To show the drop-down menu.
3. You should see a check mark next to the input item. Show floating thumbnailClick it to deselect and disable floating thumbnail previews for screenshots.
4. Click on the icon "X" On the left side of the Screenshot toolbar to exit the Screenshot tool.
Tip: There are many ways you can Take screenshots on your Mac , including using keyboard commands, capturing specific parts of your screen, customizing save directories, setting pointer visibility, and more.
Re-enable screenshot previews
If you want to go back to the floating thumbnail animation for screenshots, you can do so quite easily by retracing your steps from the guide above.
- Go to “Finder -> Applications -> Tools -> Screenshot.”
Select a list “options” To display a drop-down list of preferences.
3. Click on the input item. Show floating thumbnail To enable it. If you see a check mark appear next to it, it means you've successfully re-enabled the floating thumbnail animation for screenshots.
4. Click on the icon "X" On the left side of the Screenshot toolbar to exit the Screenshot tool.
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Enable or disable screenshot preview using Terminal
You can also turn the floating thumbnail preview on or off with a short Terminal command. Note that a system restart is required for these changes to take effect.
- Open Terminal app On your Mac (tap Command + Space And type "Terminal" in Spotlight Search field).
2. Type the following command to disable floating thumbnail previews:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture show-thumbnail -bool false
3. To re-enable floating thumbnail previews, replace false b true:
defaults write com.apple.screencapture show-thumbnail -bool true
4. Go to the menu bar and click on Apple logo.Select “Restart…” To restart your Mac and apply the changes you made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What else can I configure using the options menu from within the Screenshot app?
answer. Within the Options menu, you'll find a number of screenshot customization options, including the ability to hide or show the mouse cursor in your screenshots, set a countdown timer, and specify where Save screenshots On your Mac, you can keep your screenshots away from prying eyes by learning How to show hidden files and folders on your Mac.
Q2. I can't find screenshots on my Mac after taking them. How do I find my screenshots?
answer. You can gain deeper access to your Mac's file system by enabling the root user, either through the Terminal app or Directory Utility. This will allow you to locate files and explore directories you may have accidentally hidden.
Q3. Can I take a screenshot of the Touch Bar on my MacBook Pro?
answer. Yes. You can use the keyboard command Command + Shift + 6 to take a screenshot of the Touch Bar at any time. You can also hold down the Control key while performing this keyboard command to automatically save the Touch Bar screenshot to your keyboard.
