How to Change the Default Starting Folder for a Specific Application Launched from Finder on Mac

How to Change the Default Starting Folder for a Specific Application Launched from Finder on Mac

As a Mac user, you may have noticed that when you launch certain applications from the Finder, they always open with a default starting folder. This default folder is set by the application developer and may not always be the most convenient location for you. Fortunately, you can change the default starting folder for specific applications on your Mac. In this article, we will guide you through the process.

Step 1: Identify the Application

The first step is to identify the application for which you want to change the default starting folder. Make sure you have the application installed on your Mac and know its name.

Step 2: Locate the Application in Finder

Open a new Finder window by clicking on the Finder icon in your dock. Navigate to the "Applications" folder, which contains all the applications installed on your Mac. Look for the application you identified in Step 1 and select it.

Step 3: Get Info about the Application

With the application selected, either right-click on it and choose "Get Info" from the context menu, or press the "Command + I" keyboard shortcut. This will open the "Get Info" window for the application.

Step 4: Change the Default Starting Folder

In the "Get Info" window, you will see various information about the application. Look for the "Open in" section, which displays the default starting folder. By default, it is usually set to the "Applications" folder.

To change the default starting folder, click on the folder icon next to the current path. This will open a file picker dialog where you can select a new folder. Navigate to the desired folder and click "Choose".

Once you have selected the new folder, you will notice that the path in the "Open in" section has been updated. This means that the application will now start with the selected folder as the default starting folder.

Step 5: Apply the Changes

After selecting the new folder, click on the "Apply" button in the bottom right corner of the "Get Info" window. This will save the changes and apply them to the application.

Now, whenever you launch the application from the Finder, it will open with the new default starting folder you specified.

Step 6: Test the Changes

To ensure that the changes have been successfully applied, close the "Get Info" window and launch the application from the Finder. It should now open with the new default starting folder.

If the application does not open with the desired folder, double-check the steps above to make sure you followed them correctly. You can always repeat the process and choose a different folder as the default starting folder.

Conclusion

Changing the default starting folder for a specific application launched from Finder on your Mac can greatly improve your workflow and make it easier to access the files you need. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can customize the default folder for any application installed on your Mac.

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