How to automatically save the screenshot？

Question

I want to know how to automatically save the screenshot to a folder in Snip & Sketch in Windows 10 instead of copying it from the clipboard to other software every time.

Answer 1

Hello,

It's the default settings option in Snip and Sketch, at least for me.

Answer 2

Hi Tangning,

Thanks  for your post. Please understand Snip & Sketch doesn't have a function to save a snip automatically to a folder. It only copies the snip to the Clipboard.

If you want a screen capture app that will automatically save a snip, you can try third-party software like Greenshot, which I use personally. In order for it to use the PrtScn shortcut key, you have to prevent Windows from using it in Settings > Ease of access > Keyboard > Use PrtScn shortcut. By default, it allows selection of a region to capture, though it can save full screenshots and the currently active foreground window as well (all through configurable shortcuts). Importantly, while it normally allows for a large number of potential output options once a screenshot is captured, it can be configured with both a static output path and a set number of automatic export options (which can include that path). To configure Greenshot to save to a specific path automatically after a screenshot is captured:

1. Right-click the Greenshot icon in the System Tray and select Preferences... from the menu. This should bring up the Settings dialog.
2. Under the Output tab, specify your Preferred Output File Settings. In particular, enter your desired path to automatically save screenshots to in the Storage location field.
3. Under the Destination tab, uncheck Select destination dynamically and check Save directly (using preferred file output settings). Leave the other options unchecked (unless you want one or more of them to run automatically as well).
4. Once finished, click Ok at the bottom of the Settings dialog to apply your changes.

With these settings, any time you capture a selected area (i.e. as soon as you release the mouse button after clicking and dragging with Greenshot active), the captured area will be saved (without prompting or dialogs) to the path specified. https://getgreenshot.org/downloads/ (Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.)

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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