The Snipping Tool automatically saves your screenshots and screen recordings in Windows 11. But the all-important C: system drive where they’re stored can fill up quickly. Thanks to a recent Windows update, there’s now a way to change that. Here’s how to change the default location where the Snipping Tool saves all your snaps and videos.
How do I change the default location for the screenshots folder for Print Screen/Snipping Tool on a Windows PC?
The option to change where your screenshots and recordings are automatically saved is available in Snipping Tool app version 11.2408.13.0 and later.
If you're running the latest Windows Insiders, Canary, Dev, or Beta build, you can get the feature by updating the app from the Microsoft Store.
The default folders where Snipping Tools saves the media are as follows:
