Where Does Shutter Encoder Store Settings and Presets?
Shutter Encoder keeps settings.xml and custom presets in a Shutter Encoder folder inside your home directory, on Windows and Mac.
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Shutter Encoder takes an unusual but simple approach: one folder named Shutter Encoder directly in your home directory, holding settings.xml plus saved presets and function defaults. It appears after the first clean quit.
Some reports mention a Documents variant on Windows and an app-folder option, so check both home and Documents if the folder seems missing. Either way, back up the folder with the app closed; open-file copies can half-save.
Where Shutter Encoder stores this, by platform
%USERPROFILE%\Shutter Encoder
settings.xml plus presets. Reports vary between home root and Documents by version; check both. The app recreates a missing folder on launch, so copy rather than move for backups.
~/Shutter Encoder
Same home-folder layout and settings.xml. Moving it into Application Support does not stick; the app rebuilds it at home on next launch.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Shutter Encoder presets?
Quit the app, copy the whole Shutter Encoder home folder to the new machine, and launch once. Presets and function defaults travel with settings.xml.
Can I move the Shutter Encoder folder elsewhere?
The app recreates its home folder on launch by design, so moving it never sticks. Keep it where it is; relocate output files instead through the app settings.
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