Where Does Snapshot Store Photos on Linux?
Where GNOME Snapshot keeps captured photos and settings on Linux for backup and full reset.
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Snapshot splits Linux state two ways: captured photos in Pictures and camera options in dconf under its app branch. There is barely a config file to copy, which is normal for small GNOME apps on every distro.
Back up Pictures for memories and dconf for options. Countdown, mirror and shutter sound choices live in settings. Clearing options never touches captured photos, so reset freely when the view clutters.
Where Snapshot stores this, by platform
org.gnome.Snapshot
Photos in Pictures with options in dconf under the app branch. Dump dconf for settings backup. Photos need their own copies.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Snapshot photos and settings?
Photos land in Pictures with settings in dconf. Copy the Pictures files plus a dconf dump with Snapshot closed. Restoring means dropping both back before launch.
How do I reset Snapshot to defaults?
Quit Snapshot and reset its dconf branch, then relaunch. Photos stay in Pictures; only camera options reset. The app recreates defaults on next start.
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