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My Airdrop on the Mac no longer asks where to Save it, it only gives me the option to Open the file. And if it's an image, it opens in Preview and then closes after a minute or so. Files do end up in my Downloads.
I miss the option to Save It. Easier for my workflow.
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14
Receive items using AirDrop
When someone uses AirDrop to send an item to you on your Mac, you can choose whether to accept and save it.
If you send an item from one device to another (for example, from your iPhone to your Mac), and you’re signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID on both devices, the item is automatically accepted and saved.
If someone who wants to send you a file can’t see your Mac, make sure you’ve set it up to allow others to send items to you using AirDrop.
Receive items using AirDrop
When someone uses AirDrop to send an item to you on your Mac, you can choose whether to accept and save it.
If you send an item from one device to another (for example, from your iPhone to your Mac), and you’re signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID on both devices, the item is automatically accepted and saved.
If someone who wants to send you a file can’t see your Mac, make sure you’ve set it up to allow others to send items to you using AirDrop.
Thanks but, I don't have an issue finding the file. Like I mentioned it goes into my downloads. But it's added an extra two steps to click open, then it opens in whatever software it feels like it, then I have to Save As. It was much simpler when I AirDropped and the Mac would ask me what to do with the file: Accept and Save.
Again, it seems the "Accept" step is gone and all I can choose is "Open", per the initial screenshot.
Thanks
Thank you; but i think the issue that I am asking for help is that Airdrop has lost the ability to ask me to Save the File somewhere at first interaction. It only allows Open. That is what I am trying to solve. Your suggestion while helpful still has the file opening in a software when all I want to do is save to a specific folder without having to Open the file first.
Maybe use this to search for it on the Mac...
Find Any File...
http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/index.php
Hold Option or alt key when selecting Find to Find All.
Ok, well then the Accept part is gone. I am sending from my phone to my Mac. It skips the Accept screen and goes straight to Open like in my screenshot.
Do a Get Info on any file. CMD+i keys, then 2/3rds the way down look forOpen With..., select the App & click on the Change All button.
Airdrop Save As gone?
