How to Change Screenshot Location in Windows 11

This article explains how to change where screenshots and game clips are saved in Windows 11.

Why Change Your Screenshot Location?

When playing your favorite games on Windows, you can capture important and cool moments by pressing the Windows logo key + ALT + G keyboard shortcuts.

By default, all screenshots and game clips are stored in your home directory’s Videos -> Captures folder. You can change this to another drive that has more free storage space.

Here are some reasons why you might want to change where your videos are saved:

• Save storage space: If you are running out of space on your current drive, moving videos to a different drive with more space is a smart solution.
• Better organization: Changing the location helps you organize your video content. This makes finding and managing your files easier.
• Share with other users: If multiple people use your computer, you can change the location to a shared folder so everyone can access the videos.

How to Change Your Game Captures Location

To change your game captures location in Windows 11, open Settings > Gaming > Captures and select a new folder using the Open folder button to specify where screenshots and clips should save. This process takes less than two minutes and applies immediately to all future game recordings.

1. Open the Settings app. Click on the Start menu and select Settings. Or press Windows key + I to launch the Settings app.
2. When the Settings app opens, click the Gaming button on the left side.
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4. On the right side, select the Captures tile to expand it.
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6. In the Gaming -> Captures section, find the option that says “Screenshots and game clips will save to” under Captures location.
7. Click the Open folder button to browse where you want to save your files.
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9. A file browser window will open showing your current location. Choose a new location for your screenshots and game clips.
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11. Close the Settings app when you are done.

That’s all there is to it! Your game captures will now save to the new location you selected.

Summary

Changing where your game screenshots and clips are saved in Windows 11 is simple. You can move them to a drive with more storage space, organize them better, or share them with other users on your computer. Just open Settings, go to Gaming -> Captures, and choose a new location using the Open folder button. This helps you manage your gaming memories more easily and keeps your main drive from getting too full.