If you’re a Mac user, you may have noticed that when you open certain files, they automatically open in a specific application. For example, when you open a PDF file, it may automatically open in the Preview app. But what if you prefer to use a different application as your default for certain file types? In this article, we’ll show you how to make Preview your default app for opening images and PDFs on your Mac.
Why Change Your Default App?
Before we dive into the steps, let’s first discuss why you may want to change your default app. The default app is the one that opens automatically when you double-click on a file. This can be convenient, but it may not always be the app you prefer to use. For example, if you prefer to use Adobe Acrobat for PDFs instead of Preview, you may want to change your default app. This will save you the extra step of having to manually open the file in your preferred app every time.
Changing Your Default App for Images
To change your default app for images on your Mac, follow these steps:
- Find an image file on your Mac and right-click on it.
- Select “Get Info” from the drop-down menu.
- In the “Get Info” window, find the “Open with” section.
- Click on the arrow next to the current default app to expand the options.
- Select “Preview” from the list of apps.
- Click on the “Change All” button.
- A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to change all similar documents to open with Preview. Click “Continue” to confirm.
Now, whenever you double-click on an image file, it will automatically open in Preview.
Changing Your Default App for PDFs
To change your default app for PDFs on your Mac, follow these steps:
- Find a PDF file on your Mac and right-click on it.
- Select “Get Info” from the drop-down menu.
- In the “Get Info” window, find the “Open with” section.
- Click on the arrow next to the current default app to expand the options.
- Select “Preview” from the list of apps.
- Click on the “Change All” button.
- A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to change all similar documents to open with Preview. Click “Continue” to confirm.
Now, whenever you double-click on a PDF file, it will automatically open in Preview.
Additional Tips
If you want to change your default app for other file types, simply follow the same steps outlined above. You can also change your default app for a specific file by holding down the “Option” key and right-clicking on the file. This will give you the option to “Always Open With” a specific app.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily make Preview your default app for opening images and PDFs on your Mac. This will save you time and make your workflow more efficient. Have you changed your default app on your Mac before? Let us know in the comments.
