Change iMessages photo download location on Mac

How do I change the download location for iMessages on my Mac to go from my photos app to my downloads instead.

iMac 27″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Jan 31, 2023 9:14 PM

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Feb 2, 2023 12:39 AM in response to iphoneedu

Hi iphoneedu,

Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user)Community.


Re: "How do I change the download location for iMessages on my Mac"


Seems we can only turn on or turn off automatic sharing of attachments:

Eg: Messages > Preferences > Shared with You

brings up this small window where tick-boxes / turn on / off is available:



Message Attachments can be saved manually by simply dragging the file to the desktop, or to any folder we choose.


All the best :-)

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