Where Does CleanShot X Save Screenshots?
CleanShot X saves captures to Desktop by default with one click cloud links, configurable per capture type in Preferences.
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CleanShot X defaults captures to the Desktop like the system tool, then offers instant cloud links as the second home. Change destinations per type (screenshots versus recordings) in Preferences rather than hunting one global path. Annotations happen before saving, so markup burns into the file you keep.
Scrolling captures and recordings follow the same destinations. Cloud uploads live in your CleanShot Cloud account, not on disk. For local only workflows, disable auto upload and confirm the save path after each capture style change.
Where CleanShot X stores this, by platform
~/Desktop (changeable in Preferences)
Set separate paths for screenshots and screen recordings in Preferences.Cloud links copy to clipboard on upload when enabled. App prefs live in standard macOS preferences under the vendor domain.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change where CleanShot X saves files?
Open Preferences and set the save location per capture type. Recordings often deserve their own Movies subfolder so giant captures stop burying stills on the Desktop.
Are CleanShot Cloud uploads also saved locally?
Only if local saving stays enabled alongside upload. With upload only workflows the file lives in cloud history, so export keepers to disk deliberately.
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