How to Set Default File Viewer on Mac

Summary

How to specify the application for viewing a specific type of file on a Mac

Body

To specify a default file viewer on a Mac, first select a file of the type you would like to use.

Highlighting a file in finder


Then click "..." in the top right of the finder window, and select "Get Info".

Accessing "get info" for a file


From there click the drop down menu in the "Open with" section.

File info page


Select the application you want to use.

Changing application

Press continue on the pop up window asking you to confirm, and you are all set.

Confirming application change


 

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Article ID: 163324
Created
Thu 6/25/26 8:28 AM
Modified
Thu 6/25/26 8:28 AM