Finding recorded video on your PC typically involves checking default system locations or using specific tools like the Xbox Game Bar, especially if you used its recording feature.
Recorded videos on a PC are usually saved in a designated folder on your computer's hard drive. The most common place is within your user profile's "Videos" library, often in a subfolder like "Captures."
Checking Default File Locations
Windows operating systems automatically create standard folders for different file types. Your recorded videos are frequently stored here.
- Option 1: File Explorer
- Open File Explorer (you can press
Windows key + E). - Navigate to your user folder (usually
C:\Users\[YourUsername]). - Look for the Videos folder.
- Inside the Videos folder, there is often a subfolder named Captures. This is the default save location for recordings made with the Windows Game Bar.
- Open File Explorer (you can press
Using the Xbox Game Bar
If you used the built-in Windows Xbox Game Bar to record your screen or gameplay, you can easily find your recordings directly through the tool itself. This method is particularly useful if you can't immediately locate the folder in File Explorer.
- Option 2: Xbox Game Bar "See my captures"
- Press the Windows key + G simultaneously to open the Xbox Game Bar.
- On the Game Bar interface, locate the Capture widget.
- Within the Capture widget, click on "See my captures". This will open a list of your recent screenshots and video clips.
- To go directly to the folder location on your PC, select the folder icon next to "See my captures" or above the list of captures. This action opens the captures folder directly in File Explorer. (Information based on reference 06-Jan-2024)
Here's a quick summary table:
| Method | Steps | Common Location |
|---|---|---|
| File Explorer | Open File Explorer > Go to Users > [YourUsername] > Videos > Captures | C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Videos\Captures |
| Xbox Game Bar | Press Win+G > Click "See my captures" on Capture widget > Click folder icon | Opens the default captures folder |
Checking Software-Specific Folders
If you used third-party software to record your video (e.g., OBS Studio, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, or other screen recording programs), the save location might be different.
- Option 3: Check Recording Software Settings
- Open the recording software you used.
- Go to the Settings or Preferences.
- Look for sections related to "Output," "Recording," "Saving," or "Broadcast."
- The path to the save folder will be listed there. You can usually click a button (like "Browse" or "Open Folder") to go directly to the location.
By checking these common locations and methods, you should be able to find the recorded videos on your PC.
