Where are Screenshots Saved on Android?
Find screenshots on Pixel, Samsung, Motorola, Xiaomi and other Android devices using Photos, Gallery, Albums and file search.
Most Android phones save screenshots in a Screenshots collection or folder visible in Google Photos, Gallery or the manufacturer’s photo app.
Google Photos
Open Photos and look under Collections or device folders for Screenshots, depending on the version of Google Photos.
Samsung Gallery
Samsung documents Gallery > Albums > Screenshots.
Motorola
Current Motorola help uses Photos > Collections > Screenshots.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi support points users to Gallery or the Screenshots folder/collection in Photos.
Huawei
On Huawei devices, the saved screenshot is normally available through Gallery; the exact album/folder presentation can vary with EMUI/HarmonyOS version and storage settings.
File Paths Vary
The underlying storage path is not a reliable universal instruction because manufacturers, Android versions, work profiles and storage providers can change it. The album/collection view is usually safer.
Troubleshooting
- If the album is empty, search recent images for “Screenshot.”
- If a work profile is active, the screenshot may be stored inside that profile’s media context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are screenshots in DCIM?
Some devices use a Screenshots folder under Pictures or another media directory; use Photos/Gallery instead of assuming one path.
Do scrolling screenshots go elsewhere?
Usually they appear in the same screenshot collection.
Can a screenshot be deleted automatically?
Not normally, but temporary or app-specific captures can behave differently.
Why is a screenshot missing?
The app may have blocked capture, or you may have copied an image without saving a file.
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Sources and Verification
Key technical details in this guide were checked against the following current documentation where applicable.