This article will show you how to save images in a message, document, or website on your MacBook. In most cases, you can just hold down Control, click on the image and choose "Save" from the menu.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Using the context menu
Step 1. Navigate to the image you want to save
To do this, open the message, document, or web page that contains the desired image.
Images on some web pages cannot be saved. For example, you cannot download photos from Instagram
Step 2. Open the image (if necessary)
If the image is in preview format (for example, as in the "Images" tab of the Yandex or Google site), click on the image to open it.
Some images (for example, in articles) are links to other pages. If you clicked on an image and went to a different page, click the Back button in your browser to return to the original image
Step 3. Place the mouse pointer over the image
It should be located directly on the picture that you want to save.
Step 4. Open the context menu
Control-click the image, then release the Control key. A pop-up menu will open above or near the picture.
- Do not release Control when you click on the image, otherwise the context menu will not open.
- On some MacBooks, you can click and hold an image to open a menu.
- Instead of right-clicking, you can press with two fingers on the trackpad button or click on the right side of that button (on some MacBooks).
Step 5. Click Save Image to Downloads
You will find this option in the context menu. The image will be downloaded to a download folder, usually called Downloads.
- If you are using a browser other than Safari, click Save Image As. In this case, you can enter the file name and specify the download folder.
- To go to the Downloads folder, open Finder (the blue face icon in the dock), then click Downloads on the left side of the window.
- If you are using a download folder other than the Downloads folder, look for the downloaded image in that folder.
Method 2 of 2: Using drag and drop
Step 1. Navigate to the image you want to save
To do this, open the message, document, or web page that contains the desired image.
Images on some web pages cannot be saved. For example, you cannot download photos from Instagram
Step 2. Open the image (if necessary)
If the image is in preview format (for example, as in the "Images" tab of the Yandex or Google site), click on the image to open it.
Some images (for example, in articles) are links to other pages. If you clicked on an image and went to a different page, click the Back button in your browser to return to the original image
Step 3. Resize the program window with the image
To do this, click on the yellow circle in the upper left corner of the window - it will shrink and you will see the desktop.
Step 4. Drag the image to your desktop
Click and hold the image with your mouse and then drag it to the desktop.
As you drag the picture, it will become transparent
Step 5. Release the mouse button
When you see a "+" symbol in a green circle appear above the thumbnail, release the mouse button. The image will be copied to your desktop.
Advice
- If you are unable to save the image, take a screenshot of the image.
- Create new folders to organize your images and make them easier to find.
- Rename the image when you save it to your computer. This will simplify the process of finding images.
Warnings
- Never use images that belong to other people - this is copyright infringement.
- Some of the photos that are on the web pages cannot be downloaded.