Mac OS X 10.2: Screen Shots Are Saved in PDF, May Be Converted

  • Last Modified: October 29, 2003
  • Article: TA20935
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Mac OS X 10.2 saves screen shots in PDF format, which you may convert to another format.

Products Affected

Mac OS X 10.2

Screen shots are saved on the desktop as PDF files. If desired, you may convert a screen shot file from PDF to a different format by following these steps:
    1. Open the screen shot file that you want to convert (see Note).
    2. Choose Export from the File menu. A save dialog sheet appears.
    3. In the save dialog sheet, choose a different format from the Format pop-up menu.
    4. Change the name of the file and/or the save destination if desired.
    5. Click Save.

Note: These directions pertain to the Preview application, which is the default for opening PDF files. You may use other applications, but the steps would differ.
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