Snip And Sketch Save Location Verified Jun 2026

Snip & Sketch's save location behavior is . By default, screenshots are not automatically saved unless the user clicks the notification banner. The permanent storage folder is fixed to %UserProfile%\Pictures\Screenshots with no native option to change it. Users requiring a different save location must either:

For enterprise or frequent screenshot users, implementing folder redirection is the most efficient workaround. Casual users may simply rely on clipboard pasting or manual save ( Ctrl + S ). snip and sketch save location

| Feature | Snip & Sketch (Legacy) | New Snipping Tool (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Default save location | Hardcoded to Pictures\Screenshots | Configurable via | | Auto-save after snip | No (only clipboard) | Yes (optional setting) | | Change save folder | Workaround only | Directly in app settings | Snip & Sketch's save location behavior is