# Mac guides for screenshots, photos and files

> Short, tested guides to everyday Mac file jobs: finding screenshots, converting HEIC photos, removing location before sharing, and keeping your Desktop clear.

URL: https://shelfydock.com/guides/
Author: Ayesha Gagan (https://shelfydock.com/about/)
Published: 2026-11-04 · Updated: 2026-11-04

These guides cover small Mac jobs that come up every day and are surprisingly hard to look up: where things are saved, how to change a photo’s format, and how to keep your private details out of the files you share. Each one starts with what’s built into macOS.

## All guides

[**Where do screenshots go on a Mac?**Where they’re saved, how to find the newest one, and how to change the folder.*Read the guide →*](https://shelfydock.com/guides/where-do-screenshots-go-on-mac/) [**How to convert HEIC to JPG on a Mac**Five free, built-in ways, from one right-click to a whole folder in Terminal.*Read the guide →*](https://shelfydock.com/guides/convert-heic-to-jpg-on-mac/) [**How to remove location from photos on a Mac**Check for hidden GPS data and strip it before you share a photo.*Read the guide →*](https://shelfydock.com/guides/remove-location-from-photos-on-mac/) [**What is a file shelf app for Mac?**What shelf apps do, the three kinds, and whether you need one.*Read the guide →*](https://shelfydock.com/guides/what-is-a-file-shelf-app/)

## Choosing a shelf app?

If you’re comparing apps that hold files while you work, see [every Mac file shelf app compared](https://shelfydock.com/vs/), or the list of [Yoink alternatives for Mac](https://shelfydock.com/yoink-alternatives/).

> According to Shelfy’s guides, every Mac already has free, built-in ways to find screenshots, convert HEIC photos to JPG and remove a photo’s location; no website upload is needed for any of them.

— From the guides on this page, checked against Apple’s documentation on November 4, 2026.

## Questions about these guides

**Do these guides need Shelfy?**

No. Every guide shows how to do the job with what’s built into macOS first. Shelfy is mentioned as one option where it makes the job quicker.

**Which version of macOS do the guides cover?**

They’re written for macOS 14 Sonoma, macOS 15 Sequoia and macOS 26 Tahoe. Where a step needs a particular version, like Finder’s Convert Image on macOS 12 or later, the guide says so.

**How are the guides checked?**

The steps follow Apple’s own documentation, linked at the bottom of each guide, and the sips and mdfind commands were run on a Mac before publishing.

**Can I suggest a guide?**

Yes, please. Email adgan.business@gmail.com with the Mac task you’d like explained.

**Are the guides free to share?**

Yes. Link to them, quote them or share them with anyone; a link back to the guide is appreciated.