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Where are Screen Shots Saved on Windows 11? Find Your Files | ScreenShotHow
Can't find your captures? Learn exactly where Windows 11 saves screen shots by default and how to change the folder location.
One of the most common frustrations is taking a screen shot and then not knowing where it went. Depending on the method you used, the location varies.
1. The Screenshots Folder
If you used Win + PrtSc or the Snipping Tool (and hit save), your files move here:
This PC > Pictures > Screenshots
2. The Clipboard (Temporary)
If you just pressed PrtSc or used Win + Shift + S without clicking the “Save” icon in the notification, the image is only in your Clipboard.
3. Game Bar Captures
If you used the gaming shortcut Win + Alt + PrtSc, your files are stored in:
This PC > Videos > Captures
4. How to Change the Default Save Folder
- Go to your Pictures folder.
- Right-click the Screenshots folder.
- Select Properties.
- Go to the Location tab.
- Click Move and select your preferred new destination.
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