Change the default program to open on Mac
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Standard programs to open certain files are installed on your Mac. You can also change them. You don't always have to choose "Open with ...", for example to play a movie in "VLC" instead of "QuickTime". We'll show you how it works.
How to change the default program to open on Mac
- Right-click (two fingers) on the appropriate file.
- Select the "Information" entry in the context menu (see figure).
- Extend the menu item "Open with:" by the small arrow to the left (see picture).
- Select the desired program.
- Confirm with "Change all ...".
