Change Screenshot Save Location

Linux users often have the most flexibility, but the method depends on your desktop environment (GNOME, KDE, etc.). For Ubuntu users running GNOME:

Click . Windows will ask if you want to move existing files to the new location; select Yes to transfer them. Method 2: Using the Snipping Tool Settings change screenshot save location

Save screenshots in and choose your preferred internal storage folder. YouTube +1 Summary Table: Default vs. Custom Paths Method Default Location How to Change Windows Shortcut Pictures\Screenshots Folder Properties > Location Windows Snipping Tool Pictures\Screenshots App Settings > Change Location macOS Desktop Screenshot Toolbar > Options Android (Samsung) DCIM/Screenshots Advanced Settings > Screenshots Would you like specific instructions for a Linux users often have the most flexibility, but

Modern versions of the Snipping Tool (triggered by Windows Key + Shift + S ) automatically copy the image to your clipboard. However, you can set it to save automatically: Method 2: Using the Snipping Tool Settings Save

Photos.app → Screenshots album (metadata preserved).

If you are on a relatively modern Mac, the functionality is built right into the screenshot interface.