How to Change Maximum Storage for Windows 11 Snapshots
Maximum storage for Windows 11 snapshots sets the exact drive space your PC uses to save screen pictures. Snapshots form part of the Recall feature, which takes automatic pictures of your screen so you can search past activity later.
Windows sets aside a default block of space for these images, but you can change this limit to fit your hard drive. Allocating 10 GB to 25 GB on a 256 GB drive gives you plenty of history without running out of room for your files.
Go to Settings Privacy & security Recall & snapshots. Expand the Storage section and adjust the “Maximum storage for snapshots” setting. This determines how many snapshots your PC will keep before deleting the oldest ones.
Adjust the Maximum Storage for Snapshots in Windows
Configuring the maximum storage size for snapshots in Windows 11 requires a few specific steps.
Step 1Open the Settings App
Open the Windows Settings app.
Pressing the Win+I on the keyboard launches the Settings app immediately, or the Start menu provides another path.
Step 2Go to Privacy & Security
Once the Settings app opens, click Privacy & security on the left-hand side.
Step 3Open Recall & Snapshots
On the right side, click the Recall & snapshots page to open its settings.
Verify that the "Save snapshots" feature is turned on before proceeding.
Step 4Adjust the Storage Size
Then, click on Storage to expand that section.
Locate the "Maximum storage for snapshots" setting and select a reservation size fitting disk management goals.
The new storage limit takes effect immediately.
Summary
Adjusting the maximum storage space Windows 11 uses for snapshots takes place entirely within the Settings application.
Reference
Does 🪟 Windows 11 support snapshots?
Screenshot capture. Once enabled, Recall takes periodic screenshots at short intervals while your PC is actively in use. These snapshots capture visible text and images on screen, open applications and windows, and app navigation context. Recall does not record video or audio.
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