How to Change the Screen Recordings Folder for Snipping Tool in Windows 11
Want to save your Snipping Tool screen recordings somewhere other than the default folder? Here’s how you can change that in Windows 11.
This lets you choose exactly where your Snipping Tool videos go, instead of always using the default spot.
By default, Snipping Tool saves recordings to your Videos folder. You can set a custom path though, like a specific folder on another drive, to keep things better organized.
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 handy app built into Windows 11 that lets you easily capture your screen with screenshots or record videos of what’s happening on your display.
Beyond taking pictures, the Snipping Tool also records videos. You can even adjust settings for system sounds, microphone audio, automatic screenshot saving, and where your captures are saved.
- 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. What happens if you want to save your recordings somewhere else? Maybe you want to use another drive or folder. Good news! You can now do that.
How to Change the Screen Recordings Folder
If you want your Snipping Tool screen recordings to save in a different spot, you can easily change the default folder location right within the app’s settings.
- 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
You can change where your Snipping Tool screen recordings are saved by going into the app’s settings and selecting a new folder.
Starting with version 11.2408.13.0, you can change the folder where screen recordings are saved.
Here is what to do: Open Snipping Tool → Settings → Change the “Screen recordings are saved to” folder.
This helps keep your recordings organized where you want them.
Don’t forget to close the app after making changes so they are saved.
By following these steps, you can keep your screen recordings organized and saved exactly where you want them on your PC.
Where do I find my screen recordings saved?
By default, the location should be 📁C:\Users\(Username)\Videos\Captures.
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