Windows 11 comes pretty useful redesigned screenshot feature called Snipping Tool. You may no longer need to run any third-party screenshot tool, such as Greenshot or ShareX. Using a built-in Snipping Tool, one can easily capture everything on the screen.

You can capture screenshots in Windows 11 with the Print Screen key or the Game Bar. Taking screenshots with either automatically saves the images to default folder locations. However, the locations of those folders are customizable. There is step by step solutions How to Change Screenshot Folder Location in Windows 11

How to Change the Default Screenshot Folder Location in Windows 11?

Step 1st: Press the Win + E keys simultaneously to open the File Explorer window.

Step 2nd: File Explorer window, navigate to the path: This will take you straight to the Pictures folder in your user profile location.

Step 3rd: Now, in the Pictures folder, rightclick on the Screenshots folder. Select Show-more-options

Step 4th: select Properties .

Step 5th: select the Location tab. Here, click on Move.

Step 6th: It will open the Select a Destination window, where you can select the folder where you want to move the Screenshots folder and change its default location.

Step 7th: Once selected, you will return to the Screenshots Properties window. Press Apply.

Step 8th: You will now see a confirmation prompt – Move Folder, asking you “ Do you want to move all the files from the old location to the new location?“.

Step 9th: Press OK in the Screenshots Properties window to save the changes and exit.

How to Change Where Print Screen Screenshots Are Saved

1. Open File Explorer at the press of the Win + E hotkey.
2. Delete the current folder path in Explorer’s address bar.
3. Then input C:\Users\%userprofile%\Pictures in the folder path bar, and press the Enter key.
4. Right-click the Screenshots folder to select its Properties option
5. Click the Location tab shown directly below.
6. Press the Move button on that tab.
7. Then choose a folder location for the screenshots to save in.
8. Press the Select Folder button.
9. Click Yes when asked to move all files in the Screenshots folder to the new location.

CHANGE SCREENSHOT LOCATION USING THE SNIPPING TOOL

Step 1: Whenever you want to take a screenshot, use Windows + Shift + S keys and check the Snipping Tool in action.

Step 2: Capture the screen and it will offer a pop-up in the notification center. And when you click on that, the Snipping Tool opens in a large screen.

Step 3: Use a highlighter, pen, cropping tool, and ruler to make changes. Hit the Save icon in the top-right corner or use the Windows + S keys to save the screenshot.

Step 4: Snipping Tool will ask you to select a folder to save the screenshot. After you select a relevant folder, Snipping Tool app will remember the location and use it to save all screenshots in the future.

FAQ

Is It Compulsory To Shift The Old Screenshot To New Location?

No, you don’t have to necessarily put old screenshots to the new location. Moreover, you can move them in new in case you want to do so. Otherwise, keep them in the old folder and save new screenshots in a new folder on windows 11.

Can You Have Two Folders To Save Screenshots On Windows 11?

Yes, you can have multiple folders to save your screenshots on windows 11. In addition, you will have to follow the above-mentioned steps to have a new folder for saving screenshots on windows 11.