Snip & Sketch default file name


  1. kzyswd
    Posts : 8
    Windows 10
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    Snip & Sketch default file name


    When trying to save Snip & Sketch it automatically put a filename "screenshot + timestamp" for you.
    Is there a way to change or just remove this "screenshot" portion and leave the timestamp only?
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  3. spunk
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    Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit 22H2
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    When it asks you where to save the file, you can select the Screenshot title and overwrite whatever name you want to name it.
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  4. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Hi, don't believe there is.
    If you want that sort of feature, try one of the many free 3rd party screenshot tools - here's an example:
    Snip & Sketch default file name-1.png

    You can see the options for setting the default name.
    (The installation default is none).
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  6. kzyswd
    Posts : 8
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    I know I can edit the filename when saving but I want to reduce that one extra step.

    I have yet to find a snipping tool as simple as this but probably have to look further.
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  7. dalchina
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    Thank you for your reply.
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  8. Sammy888
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    Windows 7/8.1/10
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    In may case, after a new install of Windows, the default saving naming convention is Annotation plus YYYY, MM, DD, time.
    I'd like to get it back to screenshot, I did a reset and it still shows up as Annotation.
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  9. Sammy888
    Posts : 107
    Windows 7/8.1/10
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    Just an update. After performing a fresh clean install of Windows using Factory Lenovo image, the default naming convention is set to Capture.PNG. The custom screenshot (printscreen) keyboard button and changing name was one of the few things I miss about W11.
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