Where Are Starfield Screenshots Saved

Caroline Mae

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06-01-2025

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Finding your Starfield screenshots might seem tricky at first, but it's actually quite straightforward. The location depends slightly on your operating system, but generally, Bethesda's games are consistent in their save locations.

Locating Your Starfield Screenshots on Windows

On Windows, your Starfield screenshots will typically be saved in your Pictures folder, specifically within a subfolder named Starfield. This is the default location, and you'll find them alongside any other screenshots taken from Windows games.

To access this directly:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to Pictures.
3. Look for the Starfield folder.

If you've altered your default save location for screenshots in Windows, you might need to search your computer for files named with the typical Starfield screenshot naming convention (usually including a timestamp and potentially a sequence number).

Locating Your Starfield Screenshots on Xbox

Xbox screenshot locations are slightly different. Your Starfield screenshots will be saved to your Xbox cloud storage. You can access them through the Xbox app on your console or PC. There's no local folder to browse like on Windows. Keep in mind that your Xbox Live account and storage capacity will affect your ability to access these images.

Troubleshooting Missing Screenshots

If you can't locate your screenshots using the methods above, consider these possibilities:

• Check your in-game settings: Ensure that the screenshot feature is enabled within Starfield's options menu.
• Check your system's screenshot settings: Sometimes, operating system settings can override game defaults. Review your Windows or Xbox settings related to screenshots and game captures.
• Restart your game and computer: A simple restart can sometimes resolve minor glitches that might be preventing screenshots from being saved correctly.
• Search your computer: If you still can't find the screenshots, try searching your entire computer using a relevant search term like "Starfield screenshot" or part of the file name.

By following these steps, you should be able to locate and enjoy your hard-earned Starfield screenshots! Remember that if you're using any third-party screenshot capture tools, their respective save locations will likely differ from the default locations mentioned above.