If you don’t like to have screen shots in default PNG format, this HowTo will help you changed it. You can change the default file type for screen captures by using a terminal command.
Most major image formats are supported including PNG, PDF, GIF, TIFF, and JPG.
- Launch Terminal and insert this command
defaults write com.apple.screencapture type tiff
This command will change file type from PNG to TIFF, for desired file type replace “tiff” to another supported file type
- For immediately effect of changes use this command:
killall SystemUIServer
More tutorials about screenshots:
How to create Screenshot (print screen) on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How To Change the Screen Shot Save File Location in OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How To Take a Screen Shot via Terminal (Command Line) on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How to Disable Drop Shadows from Appearing on Window Screen Shots in OS X 10.9 Mavericks
How To Auto-Upload Screenshots With Dropbox & Easily Share Them
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