The simplest way to change where your game clips and screenshots are saved on a Windows PC is by moving the dedicated "Captures" folder using File Explorer.
How to Change Your Capture Save Location
Windows, especially when using built-in capture features like the Xbox Game Bar, saves your game clips and screenshots to a specific folder, usually named Captures. While you might find a quick access "Open folder" button within capture settings to view the current location, changing it is achieved directly through the file system.
As stated in the reference: "To change where your game clips are saved, use File Explorer to move the Captures folder anywhere you want on your PC. Windows will continue to save your game clips and screenshots in that folder, wherever you move it."
This means you don't need to browse for a new location within settings; you just physically move the folder itself.
Simple Steps Using File Explorer
Follow these easy steps to change the save location for your PC captures:
- Locate the Captures Folder: Open File Explorer (you can press
Windows Key + E). Navigate to find the folder currently used for saving your game clips and screenshots. This folder is typically named Captures and is often found within your Videos library, although its exact location might vary based on your setup. (Using the "Open folder" button within your capture settings, if available, can quickly show you where the folder is currently located). - Move the Folder: Once you have found the Captures folder, right-click on it and select Cut (or press
Ctrl + X). This prepares the folder to be moved. - Paste to New Location: Navigate within File Explorer to the desired new location on your PC where you want future captures to be saved. Right-click in an empty area of the destination folder and select Paste (or press
Ctrl + V). - Windows Recognizes the Change: That's it! According to the reference, "Windows will continue to save your game clips and screenshots in that folder, wherever you move it." The operating system automatically tracks the new location of the Captures folder you moved.
By simply moving the Captures folder using File Explorer, you effectively change the default save location for your PC game clips and screenshots without needing to adjust settings in other applications.
