Where Are Steam Screenshots Saved? (Quick Answer)

Steam saves your screenshots in two places:

• On your PC: a local folder inside userdata
  
• Inside Steam: via the built-in Screenshot Manager
  

Below, I’ll show you exactly where the folder is, how to open it instantly, and how to change it if you want things more organized.

Screenshots matter a lot — especially when you’re showing off a clean ace in CS2, your newest unbox from knife cases in CS2 or exploring cool custom workshop maps. So knowing where they go is essential.

How to Find Your Steam Screenshot Folder (Instant Path)

Method 1 — Use Steam’s Screenshot Manager (Fastest)

1. Open Steam
   
2. Click View in the top menu
   
3. Select Screenshots
   
4. Choose the game (e.g., Counter-Strike 2)
   
5. Click Show on Disk
   

This opens the exact folder instantly.
If you mostly play CS2 and want to review highlights for improving your mechanics, check out:
CS2 Follow Recoil Guide

Method 2 — Find Steam Screenshot Folder Manually (Windows)

Default Path (Windows)

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\<YOUR_STEAM_ID>\760\remote\<GAME_ID>\screenshots

• YOUR_STEAM_ID = your Steam numeric ID
  
• GAME_ID = Steam’s app number (CS2 = 730)
  

Examples:

• CS2 screenshots → …\730\screenshots
  
• Dota 2 screenshots → …\570\screenshots
  

If you’re also tweaking game settings and configs, you may want to explore:
CS2 config commands & binds

Method 3 — Use Steam Shortcut Key (F12)

Press F12 to take a screenshot.
After that, a popup appears → click View Screenshot → then Show on Disk.

If your screenshots don’t appear or F12 isn’t working, it might be due to issues similar to:
CS2 Black Screen on Launch

Where Are Steam Screenshots Saved on Mobile?

Steam Mobile does NOT save screenshots locally.
It only uploads screenshots you capture on PC to your Steam Cloud.

You can view them here:

• Steam App → You & Friends
  
• Screenshots
  

How to Change Steam Screenshot Folder

Steam doesn’t allow changing the screenshot folder globally.
BUT you can change the location of where screenshots go after you upload them:

1. Go to Steam > Settings
   
2. Open In-Game
   
3. Change the Screenshot Shortcut Keys
   
4. Choose a custom folder for Save an uncompressed copy
   

This is useful when you want uncompressed CS2 highlights for montages or guides like:
How to Fast Forward CS2 Replays

How to Backup Your Steam Screenshots

You can safely copy the entire folder:

…\userdata\<YOUR_STEAM_ID>\760\

Backing them up is smart—especially if you record clutch moments, rare openings, or skins like butterfly knives using:
CS2 Cases With Butterfly Knife

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Where do Steam screenshots go?

They are saved inside:

Steam\userdata\<SteamID>\760\remote\<GameID>\screenshots

2. Where are Steam screenshots saved for CS2?

For CS2:

…\userdata\<SteamID>\760\remote\730\screenshots

3. Why don’t my Steam screenshots appear?

Possible causes:

• Wrong SteamID folder
  
• Wrong GameID folder
  
• Steam Cloud disabled
  
• Hotkey changed
  For CS2-specific bugs, also check:
  CS2 Crashing Fix
  

4. How do I view screenshots inside Steam?

Use:
Steam > View > Screenshots > Show on Disk