Change Maximum Storage for Windows 11 Snapshots

This article explains how to change the maximum storage for snapshots in Windows 11.

Recall & Snapshots is an AI feature in Windows 11 that functions like a photographic memory by saving snapshots of your screen. You can then use the Recall feature to quickly search your snapshots and find things you’ve seen on your PC.

The snapshots, copies of your PC’s current state, are securely stored on your PC. Windows sets a maximum storage size for these snapshots, which you can change anytime. Once that maximum is reached, the oldest snapshots are deleted automatically.

Managing your snapshots is a breeze. You can effortlessly adjust the storage size for snapshots, allowing you to store large amounts of data without worrying about older screenshots being deleted prematurely. And suppose you ever find yourself running low on storage space. In that case, you can confidently delete your snapshots anytime by navigating to Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots on your PC.

The following chart shows the storage space options for Recall:

Adjust the maximum storage for snapshots in Windows

As mentioned above, users can adjust the maximum storage size for snapshots in Windows 11.

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Setting app opens, click the Privacy & security button on the left.

On the right, click the Recall & snapshots page to open its settings and turn on the “Save snapshots” feature.

Then click on Storage to expand the tile, and adjust the storage reservation to the “Maximum storage for snapshots” setting.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Adjusting the maximum storage for snapshots in Windows 11 is a simple process that allows users to manage their storage allocation effectively.
• By customizing the storage reservation for Recall & Snapshots, users can ensure that essential snapshots are retained without concerns about prematurely deleting older data.
• Accessing the Windows Settings app and navigating to the Recall & snapshots page empowers users to modify the maximum storage for snapshots according to their specific storage capacity and preferences.
• Following these steps enables users to maintain an optimal balance between storing significant data and efficiently managing their recall snapshots.

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