For information on image file location, see File output location.

To set the location where rendered images are saved

1. From the main Maya window, select File > Project > Edit Current.
2. In the Project Data Locations section of the Edit Project window, change the directory for Images and click Accept.
   TipYou can also set the location where rendered files are saved when you render from a shell or command line using Render and the -rd option.

   See Render from a command line for information about command line rendering.