Give the file a new name, then use Save from the File menu. This can be done by after opening an image in Preview by selecting Duplicate from the File menu. Earlier versions of the image are history.įor this reason, I highly recommend that you work on a duplicate of the image file. In other words, if you want to change an image back to the way it looked earlier, chances are it’s too late. The practical aspect to this is that Preview will use destructive editing by automatically periodically saving the changes you make to the file you’re working on. This means that Preview will automatically save a document as you work on it. Preview is one of the apps that work with the Mac’s auto-save system. While it’s not a full-featured image-editing app, Preview does have some remarkable capabilities that make it a good choice for working with images, especially when you consider it’s supplied free as part of the macOS.ĭestructive Editing, Auto-Save, and Versions You can use the instructions from the Mark it Up with Preview guide, linked above, to access the Markup toolbar.

We’ll be using Preview’s Markup toolbar, which is usually hidden. In Part Two of the guide, we’ll look at how Preview can be used for viewing and editing images. The Preview app is a handy tool for viewing and working with PDF (Portable Document Format) files, as outlined in the Rocket Yard guide: macOS 101: Mark It Up with Preview.

Mac photo preview settings