How to Change Screenshot Location in Windows 11
Changing the screenshot location in Windows 11 moves your image files away from the default 📁C:\
You can redirect this folder in less than 2 minutes using the standard Properties menu built into Windows 11. Once you apply the new path, the operating system moves your existing pictures over and saves all future screenshots to your chosen location automatically.
To change your default screenshot location, right-click the Screenshots folder in your Pictures library, select Properties, go to the Location tab, click Move, and choose your new folder. This moves existing files and sets the new default.
How to Change the Default Screenshots Folder
The Screenshots folder in Windows 11 can be moved to a new drive or directory so your captures save somewhere else automatically. To change screenshot location Windows 11 defaults, open File Explorer , right-click your Pictures folder, and use the Location tab to move the folder to your preferred spot.
- Open File Explorer and navigate to your Pictures library.
- Locate the Screenshots folder.
- Right-click the folder and select Properties.
- Click the Location tab.
- Click the Move button.
- Select your new desired folder or drive and click Select Folder.
- Click Apply and then OK.
- Windows will ask if you want to move all existing files to the new location. Click Yes to keep your files together.
How to Change Your Game Captures Location
Xbox Game Bar clips and game screenshots are stored in a default video folder that you can relocate through the main system settings. To change your game captures location in Windows 11, open the Settings app, select the Gaming menu, and pick a new folder path under the Captures section.
- Press
Windows key + Ito open Settings. - Click Gaming on the left sidebar.
- Select Captures.
Turn on or off gameplay video captures in Windows 11 - Find the Captures location section.
Turn on or off gameplay video captures in Windows 11 - Click the Open folder button.
Change game capture location in Windows 11 - Select your preferred folder and click Select Folder.
Change game capture location in Windows 11
Registry Editor Method (Advanced)
The Registry Editor lets you force Windows 11 to use a custom folder path for screenshots when standard menu options fail. To change screenshot location Windows 11 settings via the registry, open regedit, go to 🗝️HKEY_CURRENT_USER\
- Press
Windows key + R, typeregedit, and press Enter. - Navigate to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders. - Look for the entry named
{B7BEDE81-DF94-4825-B262-63462985392D}. - Double-click it and enter your new file path.
- Restart your computer for changes to take effect.
Summary
Changing your screenshot location in Windows 11 is a great way to manage storage space and keep your files tidy, whether you’re moving the default folder or game captures.
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