How to Enable/Disable Screenshots in Microsoft Edge

Enable or disable Save screenshots for site History in Edge

You can choose whether Microsoft Edge saves small pictures, or screenshots, of the websites you visit. This helps you see your browsing history at a glance. To turn this Microsoft Edge screenshot setting on or off, open Edge, click the three dots in the top right corner, and select Settings.

Here’s how to turn it on or off.

First, open the Microsoft Edge browser.

Then click on Setting and more (Alt+F), the 3 horizontal dots button on the top right corner, and select Settings.

On the Settings page, click the Privacy, search, and services button in the left panel.

On the right side, under Services, find and select the "Save screenshots of site for History" tile. Then, toggle the switch to the On position to enable it.

To turn it off, toggle the button to the Off position.

Close the browser settings when you're finished.

Turn On or Off Save screenshots of site for History in Microsoft Edge via the Registry Editor

You can change the Microsoft Edge screenshot settings for your site history using the Windows Registry Editor. The Windows Registry Editor is an advanced tool used to modify system settings. To do this, open the Windows Registry editor and go to the specific folder key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge.

To capture screenshots, open the Windows Registry editor and navigate to the `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge` folder key. This action prepares your system for managing screenshot settings.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

If the 'Edge' folder key isn't present, right-click the 'Microsoft' parent key and create a new subkey named 'Edge.'

In the right pane of the 'Edge' folder key, right-click and select 'New' > 'DWORD (32-bit) Value.' Name this new item 'ShowHistoryThumbnails.'

Double-click 'ShowHistoryThumbnails' to set its 'Value data':

• To always save screenshots of site for History in Microsoft Edge, type 1.
• To not save screenshots of site for History, type 0 or delete the ShowHistoryThumbnails to default to Edge.

That's it!

Conclusion:

• In this article, you have learned how to enable or disable the "Save screenshots for site History" feature in Microsoft Edge, giving you greater control over your browsing experience.
• Following the step-by-step instructions, you can easily manage whether Microsoft Edge captures and saves thumbnails of the sites you visit for quick identification and revisiting your browsing history.
• If you encounter any discrepancies or have insights, feel free to utilize the comments section for further discussion and assistance.