Get the words down in Capture, then hand them to Apple Mail when you are ready to share. Prepare an email from a Capture, including a required recipient, optional sending account, notes, and supported attachments.
A quick capture workflow for Apple Mail
- 01Catch it
Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.
- 02Keep moving
Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.
- 03Send to Apple Mail
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Apple Mail
- Text becomes the email body.
- Links put the fetched title and URL in the body.
- Images and files become mail attachments with their filename and content type.
- The subject is “Capture created on” plus the Capture creation date, and configured notes are added to the message.
Set up Apple Mail in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Apple Mail from the app picker.
- Make sure a mail account is configured on the device.
- Enter a receiver email address; Capture will not save the destination without it.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
TextLinksImagesFiles
Fields and options
| Field or option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Receiver email address | Required destination address. |
| Sender email address | Optional account address to send from. |
| Notes | Optional text added to the email. |
Example: a quick capture to Apple Mail
Create a destination for your archive address, add “Filed from Capture” as Notes, then export a receipt PDF. Capture opens a message to that address with the PDF attached.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Apple Mail export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Apple Mail.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- A receiver address is mandatory.
- Sending is completed in the system mail UI; Capture only considers sent or saved drafts complete.
Troubleshooting
- If no composer appears, check that the device has an available mail account.
- If Save reports an email error, fill the receiver address and try again.
