How to change the default apps on a Mac
Changing the default apps on a Mac allows users to customize their experience according to their preferences. Apple provides a straightforward method to set third-party applications as the default for specific tasks. This guide outlines how to change default apps for web browsing and email clients.
- ▪macOS comes with default apps like Safari and Mail for everyday tasks.
- ▪Users can easily change the default apps to third-party options such as Google Chrome or Outlook.
- ▪The process for changing default apps is simple and involves specific steps for different file types.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 13:06:00 +0000 |
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One of my favorite things about macOS is that it comes with default apps to handle your everyday tasks. You get Safari to browse the web, the Mail app to handle your emails, and the Preview app to open and view photos and PDFs. But what if you want to use a third-party app you prefer over the default app? Thankfully, Apple makes it easy to change the default apps on your Mac. So, whether you want to use Google Chrome or Outlook, here’s how you can set them as the default on your Mac. Change the default app for specific file types Unless you’re looking to change your default web browser or email client (which we’ll cover below), there’s only one method you need to remember when it comes to changing your default apps on a Mac.
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