How to do I save a file that has been put into the clipboard? [duplicate]

I'm using a program that exports an image to the clipboard. If I goto Finder->Edit->"Show Clipboard" a windows pops up showing the image.

How do I save this image to the Finder? If I goto the Finder->Edit-> "paste" is greyed out.

Things I've tried:

• pbpaste doesn't seem to see the image but the man page seems to insinuate that it only understands Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) .ps files

• New from Clipboard in SnagIt works but I'm guessing that it creates a new file and I'd like to get the original file.

• Paste into PowerPoint puts the file there...but I can't seem to take it out of there. IE, dragging the image from PowerPoint to Finder doesn't work.

Solution 1:

An easy way is to use the built-in Preview app.

1. Copy the image.
2. Open Preview.
3. Press: ⌘+N
   • A new window will open with your copied image.
4. On the menu bar, click File > Save, or press ⌘+S, and a Save As sheet will appear.

Solution 2:

Try Notes app. Or email. They can take copied files. Then you can right click and save where you want.