Where Are The Screenshots Saved In Windows 10?

In Windows 10, you can take a screenshot by pressing the Print Screen key or by using one of the many apps that will let you do it. After taking a screenshot, it will be saved in default folder. This article describes where are the screenshots saved in Windows 10.

Windows 10 offers various ways to take screenshots by using built-in tools or dedicated tools. However, the location of your screenshots will depend on the method used to take the screenshots. Here are ways to find saved screenshots in Windows 10.

Method 1: Screenshots Taken Using Windows + PrtScn key

Follow these steps to find screenshots using Windows + PrtScn keys.

1. Open any folder to open the File Explorer.
2. When the File Explorer tab opens, go to This PC on the left-hand side and click on it.
3. Then click Pictures and scroll to the folder named Screenshots.
   
4. Open it to locate your screenshots.
   

Method 2: Screenshots Taken Using Print Screen Key

The Print Screen (prtsc) key creates a screenshot of the entire screen. The screenshot is then saved on the clipboard. You will then need to paste the screenshot using an image editing tool to save it to your preferred folder. This way, you can easily find your saved screenshots.

Method 3: Screenshots Taken Using Game Bar in Windows 10

Game Bar is a useful feature in Windows 10 that lets users record videos as well as take screenshots during a game. Screenshots taken using this method are usually saved to C:UsersYour_usernameVideosCaptures directory.

Another way to access the Game Bar screenshots is through the Xbox app. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Press the Windows + S and input Xbox.
2. From the menu, select Xbox to open the Xbox app.
   
3. Once open, select Game DVR located on the left side of the menu.
4. Choose On This PC to access all your screenshots.
   
5. To open the save directory for each screenshot, click on it and select the Open Folder option.

How to Change the Default Location of Windows 10 Screenshot Folder

To change location of screenshot folder in Windows 10, you first need to access its properties. To do this, follow these steps below:

1. Use File Explorer to choose where you want your new screenshot folder to be. Then create a new folder and name it Screenshots.
2. Then go to This PC and open the Pictures folder.
3. Once there, locate the Screenshots folder and tap or right-click on it top open the contextual menu.
4. Tap or click Properties to open its window.
   
5. Once the Properties window is open, navigate to the Location tab at the top right-hand side.
   
6. When the Location tab opens, the existing path to your Screenshots folder will be displayed.
   
7. Tap or click Move right below the screenshot path to change the locations of your screenshots folder.
8. A Select a Destination window will open, allowing you to browse your device or computer and find the folder where you want your screenshots to be saved.
9. Afterwards, tap or click on Select Folder and a new path for your Windows 10 screenshot folder will be set.
10. Click or Tap OK to apply the new changes.
11. A notification will then prompt inquiring whether you would like to transfer all the screenshots from the old location to the new one.
12. Choose Yes if you want all the screenshots including the old ones to move to the new screenshots folder. If you tap No, only the new screenshots taken will be saved in the new location and the old screenshots will be left in their previous location.

Summary: Where are the screenshots saved in Windows 10?

• The location of the screenshots depends on how you chose to save them and what device you're using.
• If you're using a Windows 10 computer, a screenshot is saved to the Pictures > Screenshots folder.
• If you're using an iPad, iPhone or other iOS devices, a screenshot is automatically saved in the Photos app.
• If you're using a Mac computer, a screenshot is automatically saved in the desktop in a file that's named after the number of seconds it was taken after pressing Command + Shift + 3 or Command + Shift + 4. For example, if your Mac takes a screenshot at 10:23:45 pm, it will be called 10-23-45pm.png.
• If you're using an Android phone or tablet, with Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher and a device made by Google, you can use the built-in feature to take screenshots on your device.
• If you're using another type of phone or tablet, then screenshots are stored in different places depending on what version of Android your device is running.
• Screenshots are automatically saved differently depending on what device you're using and what operating system it has.

Conclusion

From the steps above, it is evident that finding saved screenshots in Windows 10 is quite simple. It is however important to note that the location of your screenshots will be differ depending on the method used to take the screenshots. We hope that this guide as helpful to help you find screenshots on your Windows 10.