How to change how attachemnts in apple mail

In Apple Mail, you can change the default settings for attaching files to emails by following these steps:

Method 1: Change the default attachment settings

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  3. In the Preferences window, click on the "General" tab.
  4. Scroll down to the "Attachments" section.
  5. Click on the dropdown menu next to "Default attachment format" and select the format you prefer (e.g., PDF, JPEG, etc.).
  6. You can also adjust the "Maximum attachment size" to limit the size of attachments.
  7. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 2: Change the default attachment settings for a specific account

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Select the email account for which you want to change the attachment settings.
  3. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" (or use the keyboard shortcut Command + comma).
  4. In the Preferences window, click on the "Accounts" tab.
  5. Select the account you want to modify from the list on the left.
  6. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
  7. Scroll down to the "Attachments" section.
  8. Click on the dropdown menu next to "Default attachment format" and select the format you prefer.
  9. You can also adjust the "Maximum attachment size" to limit the size of attachments.
  10. Click "OK" to save your changes.

Method 3: Change the default attachment settings for a specific email

  1. Open Apple Mail on your Mac.
  2. Compose a new email or open an existing one.
  3. Click on the "Attach" button in the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + A.
  4. In the "Attach" window, select the file you want to attach.
  5. Click on the "Options" dropdown menu and select "Make default attachment format" from the list.
  6. Choose the desired attachment format from the dropdown menu.
  7. Click "Attach" to attach the file.

By following these methods, you can change the default settings for attaching files to emails in Apple Mail.