Where Is the Swappy Config File?
Swappy keeps its INI config at .config swappy config on Linux, covering save folders, filename formats and brush options.
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Swappy is the rare screenshot tool with a real config file. One INI path under XDG config holds save behavior, filename patterns, panel toggles and brush defaults. The manual page documents the lot.
Upstream tools feed it pixels while it owns the aftermath. Filename timestamps follow standard patterns in the format key. Single-file editing keeps the whole personality portable between machines.
Where Swappy stores this, by platform
~/.config/swappy/config
INI config with save, filename, panel and brush sections fully documented in the manual. Screenshots enter from upstream tools while this file governs editing and output.
Frequently asked questions
How do I configure Swappy?
Edit ~/.config/swappy/config in its INI sections with Swappy closed. Save directory, filename format, autosave, panel and brush keys all live there. The manual page documents every key with the example config as backup reference.
Where do Swappy edits save?
Set save_dir and the filename format with timestamp patterns in the Default section. Autosave plus early exit tune the flow after editing. Screenshots arrive from grim or slurp upstream, so Swappy only handles the aftermath.
How do I change Swappy brush defaults?
Through text, size, font and paint keys in the same file. Fill and color options sit beside them with transparency toggles. One file covers the whole editing personality.
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