PlayInfoBox

Home /Education /How to Change Where Screenshots Are Saved

How to Change Where Screenshots Are Saved

Tap a step to see exactly how it works.

  1. Find your screenshot folder

    By default, screenshots are typically saved in a "Pictures > Screenshots" folder.

  2. Open that folder's properties

    Right-click the screenshot folder and choose "Properties".

  3. Move it from the "Location" tab

    Click the "Location" tab, then click "Move" and choose the new folder you want to use.

  4. Decide whether to move existing files

    A prompt will ask whether to move your existing screenshots into the new folder β€” choose whichever you prefer.

  5. Why bother changing it?

    Having screenshots save directly into a specific project folder or a cloud-synced folder makes organizing files much easier.

If the default folder is inconvenient, change it

If you take a lot of screenshots, redirecting the save location to a project-specific folder or a cloud-sync folder makes keeping everything organized far less effort down the line.

Screenshot shortcuts worth knowing

Beyond changing where files land, it helps to know the capture shortcuts themselves β€” a key combination for a full-screen capture and a separate one for a selectable-area capture are both commonly built into modern operating systems, so you can skip a separate screenshot tool entirely for quick captures.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I change the location, do my old screenshots move automatically?

Changing the location brings up a prompt asking whether to move your existing files to the new folder, and you can choose either option.

Can I switch it back to the original folder?

Yes β€” go back into the same Properties window and choose "Restore Default" to return to the original folder location.