Many people prefer using PDFs due to their versatility. It is easy to open or share files from any device. The challenge comes when a user needs to edit and save the document. The tools for these functionalities are not straightforward. Understanding how it is done can help make your work easier. This guide will help you learn how to save a document on a Mac.
How to save PDF using the PDF save as option
You can only benefit from the edits you make after saving your document. Failing to save would mean losing your content. The PDF save as is one of the options you can use. These are the steps on how it is done.
- Open the location of your document. Open it with either Acrobat or Viewer.
- Open the Menu and scroll down the list of options. The Menu is located on the top-left side of your document.
- Within the first few icons in the Menu, you will find the Save as field. Open this field to go to the next step.
- This action will take you to a large dialogue box. It will show options to save your file. You can choose Your Computer, Cloud, or a different storage. Choose ‘Your Computer’. Next, choose the location/ folder to save the document.
- When you open this option, another dialogue box will open. This option will require you to name your document. Give it a name or keep the one suggested.
- On the bottom right-hand side of this box, check the Save icon and tap/click on it. You will have completed the process.
Your Mac provides several file format storage options. One of the popular ones is the HEIC version. It is popular because of its high compression power. Even after compressing, it retains the original file quality. With macOS, it is easy to change a HEIC file to PDF. It is even possible to change multiple HEIC files into one PDF within the macOS system. Whenever you convert HEIC to PDF you make sharing easier. The process makes it possible to add more features to your file. The HEIC format works better on the Apple system. Converting the file makes it compatible with other systems.
How to save a PDF on Mac on your browser
PDFs do open on different browsers. On a Mac, you can open and edit it on Safari. You can also save the document without leaving the browser. Identify the document and select open with Safari. Do all the editing you need and then open the Safari menu to save it. This menu is located on the top-left of the screen. The menu will open several options. Select File and name your document. Click on the Save button to finish the steps.
How to create PDF on Mac and save it
You can do nearly anything with a PDF file. You can turn it into a text or visual-text document. The file is flexible enough to allow converting it into a wide range of formats. The popular PDF creation methods are as follows.
Save as pdf on Mac through drag and drop method
You can use the drag-and-drop option on Safari, Preview, or Finder. The Finder feature allows you to locate other macOS features. When you open Finder, you can search and locate the file you want to save as PDF. You may choose to open it either with Preview or Safari. Drag and drop the document into the app you choose. The application will convert the document. Save the document to complete the action.
How to save PDF using the print option
When you select to print your document, you can choose the Save As option to change it to PDF. This option applies well to text-based documents/word processors. Open your targeted document and select Print under the File field. On the box that opens, scroll down to select PDF. Save the document as PDF and confirm your action by clicking Save.
Why can’t I save a PDF file on my Mac?
Your document fails to save due to a variety of reasons. It may fail because the PDF software you are using is outdated. Updating it solves the issue immediately. It may fail to save because it is corrupted. This can happen when you download PDF on Mac and the process fails to complete.
Make sure the download process is complete. Several other causes may prevent your document from saving. It could be due to a damaged hard disk, malware, or virus attack on your files. Repair your hard disk and scan your computer to remove viruses and malware.
Conclusion
You might want to edit and add extra features when working on PDF files. You may want to add images, highlight some sections, or merge several PDFs. Make sure you save your document after making changes. You have several options to save your document. You can use the Save as option or Save with Safari, Preview, or the Print option.
