Where Are Steam Screenshots Saved?

Where Are Steam Screenshots Saved?

Steam automatically saves screenshots you take while gaming, but finding them can be tricky. This guide will show you exactly where Steam stores your screenshots on different operating systems and how to manage them effectively. For general gaming screenshot techniques, see our guide on capturing fullscreen games.

Method 1: Through Steam Client

The easiest way to access your Steam screenshots directly from the Steam application.

Steps:

1. Open the Steam client on your computer
2. Click on 'View' in the top menu bar
3. Select 'Screenshots' from the dropdown menu
4. Browse through your screenshots organized by game
5. Right-click any screenshot to 'Show on disk' to see the file location

?? Pro Tip: This method shows all your screenshots in an organized gallery view with options to upload, delete, or share.

Method 2: Windows File Location

Direct file path to Steam screenshots on Windows systems.

Steps:

1. Open File Explorer (Windows + E)
2. Navigate to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[USER_ID]\760\remote
3. Look for folders named with game IDs (numbers)
4. Open the 'screenshots' folder within each game folder
5. Your screenshots will be saved as .jpg files

?? Pro Tip: Replace [USER_ID] with your actual Steam user ID number. Each game has its own folder with a unique numerical ID.

Method 3: macOS File Location

Finding Steam screenshots on Mac computers. For general Mac screenshot information, see our Mac screenshot guide and where Mac screenshots are saved.

Steps:

1. Open Finder
2. Press Cmd + Shift + G to open 'Go to Folder'
3. Type: ~/Library/Application Support/Steam/userdata/[USER_ID]/760/remote
4. Navigate through the game ID folders
5. Open the 'screenshots' folder to find your images

?? Pro Tip: The Library folder is hidden by default on macOS. Use the Go to Folder command or show hidden files with Cmd + Shift + .

Method 4: Linux File Location

Locating Steam screenshots on Linux distributions. For general Linux screenshot methods, see our Linux desktop screenshot guide.

Steps:

1. Open your file manager or terminal
2. Navigate to: ~/.local/share/Steam/userdata/[USER_ID]/760/remote
3. Browse through the numbered game folders
4. Look for the 'screenshots' subfolder in each game directory
5. Screenshots are stored as .jpg files

?? Pro Tip: Use 'ls -la' in terminal to show hidden directories if you're using command line navigation.

Method 5: Steam Deck Location

Finding screenshots on Steam Deck handheld device. For detailed Steam Deck screenshot instructions, see our Steam Deck screenshot guide.

Steps:

1. Enter Desktop Mode on your Steam Deck
2. Open the file manager (Dolphin)
3. Navigate to: /home/deck/.local/share/Steam/userdata/[USER_ID]/760/remote
4. Browse game folders to find your screenshots
5. Screenshots can also be accessed through Gaming Mode > Library > Screenshots

?? Pro Tip: Steam Deck screenshots are also automatically uploaded to Steam Cloud if you have that feature enabled.

Method 6: Change Screenshot Location

How to customize where Steam saves your screenshots.

Steps:

1. Open Steam and go to Steam > Settings
2. Click on 'In-Game' in the left sidebar
3. Find the 'Screenshot Folder' section
4. Click 'Change Folder' to select a new location
5. Choose your preferred directory and click 'Select Folder'

?? Pro Tip: Changing the screenshot folder affects all future screenshots but doesn't move existing ones.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Can't find Steam screenshots folder

Solution: Make sure Steam is installed in the default location. If you installed Steam in a custom directory, look for the userdata folder there instead. Enable 'Show hidden files' in your file manager as Steam folders may be hidden.

Screenshots folder is empty

Solution: Check if you've actually taken screenshots using F12 (default key) while in games. Verify that screenshot saving is enabled in Steam > Settings > In-Game. Some games may override Steam's screenshot function.

Don't know your Steam User ID

Solution: In Steam, go to View > Settings > Interface and check 'Display Steam URL address bar'. Then visit your profile and look at the URL for your ID number. Alternatively, check all numbered folders in the userdata directory.

Screenshots not uploading to Steam Cloud

Solution: Go to Steam > Settings > Cloud and ensure Steam Cloud is enabled. Check your internet connection. Some screenshots may be too large or in unsupported formats for cloud upload.

Game-specific screenshot issues

Solution: Some games have their own screenshot systems that may conflict with Steam. Check the game's settings for screenshot options. Try using the game's native screenshot function instead of Steam's F12 key.

Conclusion

Understanding where Steam saves screenshots helps you quickly access, organize, and share your gaming captures. Whether you're on Windows, Mac, Linux, or Steam Deck, knowing the file locations gives you full control over your screenshot library. For other gaming platforms, check out PS5 screenshots, PS5 screen recording, Steam Deck screenshots, and capturing fullscreen games. After locating your screenshots, explore our tools for editing, converting to different formats, or organizing screenshots automatically.