How to Change the Screen Recordings Folder for Snipping Tool in Windows 11
Screen recordings in the Windows 11 Snipping Tool save to the 📁C:\
You can change the folder location by right-clicking the Captures folder in File Explorer , opening its properties, and choosing a new spot on your computer.
Open Snipping Tool, click the three dots, select Settings, then click “Change” next to “Screen recordings are saved to” to select a new folder. This will update the default save location for all future screen recordings.
What is the Snipping Tool?
The Snipping Tool is a built-in Windows 11 app you use to capture screenshots and record your desktop activity. It comes pre-installed on your computer so you do not need to download extra software. You can use it to grab still images of a specific window, freeform areas, or the whole screen, as well as record video clips with sound.
Alongside taking screenshots, the app records video clips. Custom menus let control over system sounds, microphone audio, and default save destinations. These include options for:
- Including or excluding system sounds and microphone audio
- Automatically saving screenshots
- Changing where screenshots and videos are saved
Why Change the Screen Recordings Folder?
By default, videos you record with the Snipping Tool are saved in C:\Users\UserName\Videos\Screen Recordings. Relocating these files to secondary storage prevents primary drive clutter. Managing large video archives requires flexible storage choices.
How to Change the Screen Recordings Folder
To change the default snipping tool screen recordings folder in Windows 11, open the app settings and select a new destination path. By default, the app saves your video clips in your standard Videos folder, but you can pick any other folder on your computer to keep your captured files organized the way you want.
- Open the Snipping Tool app. You can find it by typing Snipping Tool in the Start menu search bar and clicking the app.
- Click the See more button (three dots) in the top-right corner. Then select Settings.
- In Settings, find the section that says "Screen recordings are saved to". Click the Change link next to it.
- Choose a new folder. A File Explorer window will open. Browse to the folder where you want your recordings saved. Then click Select Folder.
- Close the Snipping Tool when done. Your new folder setting will be saved automatically.
Here are some pictures to help you:
Open Snipping Tool, click the three dots, and select Settings.
Click "Change" to pick a new folder for your recordings.
Use File Explorer to select your preferred folder.
Summary
Your Snipping Tool must be version 11.2408.13.0 or newer to use custom save paths for screen recordings. Older versions do not have this option, so make sure you update the app through the Microsoft Store if you cannot find the folder setting in your menu.
Configuring the path requires navigating to Settings and updating the "Screen recordings are saved to" field.
Proper file organization prevents lost footage.
Closing the app finalizes configuration changes successfully.
Executing these configuration steps keeps media libraries structured across local drives.
Where do I find my screen recordings saved?
By default, the location should be C:\Users\(Username)\Videos\Captures.
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