Where Xiaomi saves screenshots: standard folders, settings and recovery

Did you take a screenshot on Xiaomi but can't find it in the gallery? Or did the screen photos suddenly disappear after the MIUI update? The problem is familiar to many users of this brand's smartphones. The way you store screenshots on Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi's flagship models can vary depending on the firmware version, the system settings, and even how you create a screenshot.

In this article, we will analyze all possible places where the phone saves screenshots - from the standard folder. DCIM/Screenshots You'll also learn how to change the way you save through settings. MIUI, Find screenshots through Explorer or Google Photos, and recover files that were accidentally deleted. We'll look at the nuances for different models, from Redmi Note. 10 Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

Standard folders for screenshots on Xiaomi

By default, all screenshots on Xiaomi phones are saved in one of two folders - the choice depends on the version of MIUI and how to create the screenshot.

• 📁 Internal memory. → DCIM → Screenshots – classic layout for most models (up to the top) MIUI 12 inclusively).
• 📁 Internal memory. → Pictures → Screenshots – Relevant to the MIUI 13/14 New devices (such as Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F5).
• 📁 Internal memory. → Download → Screenshots – rare if you have changed settings manually or used third-party apps.

To quickly find the folder, open the standard Files app** (Blue folder icon) and follow the path:

Internal storage → DCIM → Screenshots

If the folder is empty, check the Pictures section – there may be screenshots taken through Google Assistant or gestures.

How to check the way to save screenshots in the MIUI settings

If the screenshots are not saved where you want them to go, or if you want to redirect them to the memory card, check the current system settings.

1. Open the "Settings"** (cog icon).
2. Go to the section Additional settings → Screenshot.
3. Click on the "Path of Preservation"**.
4. Choose one of the proposed folders or specify yours (for example, on the SD-map).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The option to change the path may be hidden, in which case use Explorer to manually transfer files.

If you don’t have a Save Path in your settings, your version of MIUI doesn’t support changing the default directory, in which case screenshots will always be saved to DCIM/Screenshots or Pictures/Screenshots.

Search for screenshots through Explorer and Google Photos

If you can't find the folder manually, use the built-in search. Open the Files app** and:

1. Click on the magnifying glass icon (search) in the upper right corner.
2. Enter the request for “screenshot”** or screenshot (in English layout).
3. The system will show all the files found with the.png or.jpg extension.

The alternative is to use Google Photos. Open the app and:

• 🔍 Go to the "Search" section** (magnifying glass icon).
• 📸 Enter “screenshots”** – the service will automatically filter all screenshots.
• 📁 Click on any screenshot and select “Information”** to see the path to the file.

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are not displayed in Google Photos, check your sync settings. Go to Settings → Backup and sync and enable the option for the Screenshots folder»**.

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To quickly find the latest screenshot, sort files in Explorer by creation date (click on the three dots in the upper right corner → “Sort → Date”).

Features of storing screenshots on different models Xiaomi

The way to save may vary depending on the model and version of MIUI. The table below shows the current data for popular devices:

On devices with MIUI for POCO (e.g., POCO X5 Pro), screenshots taken through Game Turbo (Game Mode) are saved in a separate folder:

Immediate memory of → Games → Screenshots

What to do if screenshots don’t save or disappear

Sometimes users find that screenshots are not saved at all or disappear after updating the system.

• 🔄 Update MIUI: After major updates (for example, with the MIUI 12 on 13) The path to the folder may change: DCIM/Screenshots and Pictures/Screenshots.
• 🗑️ Cache Clearing: If you cleaned your memory through Optimizer**, screenshots could be deleted and can be restored using DiskDigger or Recuva (root rights required).
• 📱 Reset: After hard reset, all user files are deleted, including screenshots. If there is no backup, data can only be restored through specialized services (for example, Dr.Fone).
• 🛠️ File system damage: If the phone turns off while saving the screenshot, the file may become invisible. Check memory for errors using Settings → Memory. → Verification»**.

⚠️ Note: If screenshots are not saved when using a three-finger gesture, check your gesture settings in Settings → Additionally. → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot. Maybe the function is off.

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If screenshots are missing after the MIUI update, check the Pictures/Screenshots folder first, since version 13 is the default one.

How to change the format and quality of screenshots

By default, Xiaomi saves screenshots in.png with screen resolution. However, you can change these settings:

1. Install the ScreenMaster app** (available on Google Play).
2. Open the application settings and select:

“Replace the standard screenshot”**

ScreenMaster

⚠️ Note: When choosing a format JPEG Transparent screenshots (e.g., web page shots) will be saved with a black background.

You can also turn off the shutter sound when you create a screenshot.

1. Go to Settings → Sounds and vibrations.
2. Turn off the screenshot sound option**.

⚠️ Warning: The less you use your phone after deleting files, the better the chances of recovery. When you write new data over old screenshots, you will lose them forever.

To recover via DiskDigger:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Select “Full Scan”** (Takes more time, but more efficiently).
3. Mark the file types “PNG” and “JPEG”.
4. After scanning, select the desired screenshots and click "Restore"**.

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If you take screenshots regularly, set up automatic synchronization of the Screenshots folder with Google Drive or Yandex.Disk. This will protect files from loss when you reset your phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screenshots on Xiaomi