Where to look for screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi: standard and hidden folders

You took a screenshot on your Xiaomi Redmi but can't find it? The problem is familiar to many: screenshots sometimes "hide" in unexpected folders, especially if you used third-party apps or changed your default settings. In this article, we will analyze all possible storage locations of screenshots - from the standard directory. Pictures/Screenshots to hidden system directories, and also tell how to return deleted pictures and configure convenient saving.

It is important to understand that the location of files depends on several factors: the firmware version. MIUI, Smartphone models (like Redmi Note 12 or Redmi 10) and how to create a screenshot. If you use gestures, power buttons or special utilities like Quick Tools, the ways to save may be different. MIUI 13-15 and new versions, but some tips will be suitable for older devices.

1. Standard folder with screenshots: where to look first

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi Redmi are saved in a folder. Pictures/Screenshots. It can be accessed through any file manager – both built-in Files and third-party (Solid Explorer, FX File Manager. Here's how to get there:

• 📁 Open the Files app (Folder icon on the desktop).
• 🖼️ Go to the Images section → Screenshots.
• 🔍 If there is no folder, check the Category section. → Screenshots.
• 📱 The Alternative Path: Internal Memory → Pictures → Screenshots.

On some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A Or Redmi 8, which is called Screenshot (without the letter "s") or ScreenCapture. If you don't find it, try searching inside the file manager -- type in Screenshot.

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If screenshots are not displayed in the gallery, but are in the folder, try updating the media library: open Settings → Annexes → gallery → Storage and click "Clear Data».

Screenshots are usually sorted by date of creation, and file names are formed by template: Screenshot_YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS.png. For example, Screenshot_20260515-143022.png means that the picture is taken 15 may 2026 yearly 14:30:22.

2.Alternative ways of saving: when screenshots "missing"

If the Screenshots folder is empty, don't panic. The pictures may have been saved elsewhere because:

• 🎯 Use gestures for screenshots (for example, three-toed swiping).
• 📲 Screenshot applications (Screenshot Easy, Super Screenshot).
• 🔄 Updates MIUI, Then the change was made to the default.
• 📁 Transfer of files to SD-map (if installed).

Check out these directories:

On Xiaomi Redmi with hybrid firmware (for example, Redmi) K50 HyperOS screenshots can be saved in Internal Storage/MIUI/Extra/ScreenCapture. This folder is often hidden – to see it, turn on the display of hidden files in the file manager settings.

3. How to find screenshots through system tools

If manual search doesn’t help, use the built-in features MIUI. They allow you to quickly find files without deep immersion in the file system.

Method 1: Search in the Files

Open the Files app and:

1. Click on the magnifying glass icon (search) in the upper right corner.
2. Enter Screenshot or.png (screenshots are saved in this format).
3. Check the results – the system will show all files with this name or extension.

Method 2: Xiaomi Gallery

In the standard gallery Xiaomi has a separate album for screenshots:

• 📷 Open the Gallery».
• 📂 Go to the Albums section.
• 🖼️ Find the Screenshots folder (or Screenshots).

If there is no album, try updating the gallery: pull the screen down in the Albums section to start scanning new files.

Method 3: Notification panel

Once you create a screenshot, a thumbnail pop-up appears in the notification bar. Click on it and you will see an action menu where you can:

• 👁️ View the screenshot.
• 📤 Share it.
• 🗑️ Remove (if you don't need it).
• 📁 Opening a folder will take you straight to the directory with the file.

4. Screenshots on SD-Map: How to check the external storage

If you set up file saving on a microSD, the screenshots might be there. The paths would be similar, but with a prefix. /storage/XXXX-XXXX/ (where XXXX-XXXX — identifier of the card, for example:

/storage/1234-5678/Pictures/Screenshots

To check:

1. Open the Files and select SD-top-down.
2. Go to Pictures. → Screenshots.
3. If there is no folder, use the search on the map.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11) when retrieved SD-The screenshots may disappear temporarily from the gallery. It doesn't mean they're deleted, it's just that the media scanner can't see the files without the map. Paste it back and update the gallery.

If you want to change the location of the screenshots SD-map:

1. Install a memory card (if you haven’t already).
2. Open the Settings → Storage.
3. Select your preferred conservation location → SD-map.

Note: Not all Xiaomi models support saving screenshots to external storage. 10C or Redmi 9T This option may not be available.

5. Recovery of deleted screenshots: programs and life hacks

If you accidentally delete a screenshot, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long it has been since you deleted it and whether the phone has used cleaning features (e.g., Garbage Cleanup in Security).

Method 1: The Recycle Bin in the Files

The standard Xiaomi file manager has a shopping cart where files are stored for up to 30 days:

1. Open the Files.
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Basket.
3. Find the right screenshot and click Restore.

Method 2: Third-party applications

If the cart is empty, try the recovery software:

• 🛠️ DiskDigger scans internal memory for deleted files.
• 🔍 Recuva (requires root rights for deep scanning).
• 📱 Dumpster – an alternative shopping cart that saves deleted files.

Important: Do not install programs on the same partition of memory where the screenshots were stored - this can overwrite deleted data. SD-map.

⚠️ Note: Recovery of files without root rights only works for recently deleted data. If more than a week has passed, the chances are minimal - the system could overwrite memory sectors.

Method 3: Backups of Google Photos

If you have synced with Google Photos:

1. Open the Google Photos app.
2. Go to the basket (section in the menu).
3. Deleted screenshots are stored there for 60 days.

Also check the Screenshots folder in the main Google Photos storage - it's possible that the files are automatically uploaded there.

6. How to change the folder to save screenshots

If you don't like the standard file layout, you can change it. There are two ways to do this: through settings. MIUI or by third-party utilities.

Method 1: Settings for “Fast Tools”

On some models (for example, Redmi Note 13 Pro) the way to save can be changed as follows:

1. Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Quick tools.
2. Pick a screenshot.
3. Click the Save Path and specify a new folder.

Method 2: Screenshot Easy Approach

If you're in your version MIUI No such option, install Screenshot Easy from Google Play:

• 📲 Open the app and go to Settings.
• 📁 Select the Conservation Folder.
• 🔄 Please indicate any catalogue (for example, Download/Screens).

You can also use Automate or Tasker to automatically transfer screenshots to the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Drive) immediately after creation.

7. Screenshot problems: why they don't persist

Sometimes screenshots are not created at all or disappear immediately after shooting.

If the problem persists, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📱 Update MIUI last-minute.
• 🛠️ Reset the Files or Gallery application settings».

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On Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 14+ Screenshots may not be saved due to Privacy Protection. Check settings in Settings → Confidentiality → Special permits → Screen capture and add the right apps to exceptions.

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