How to change the Shadowplay save file location in the NVIDIA App

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As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I’ve seen my fair share of software updates that leave us scratching our heads more often than not. The latest tweak to NVIDIA’s Shadowplay has been no exception! Thankfully, the folks at NVIDIA have provided a straightforward solution to change the save file location for those precious gaming highlights.

In simpler terms, Shadowplay is a unique software developed by NVIDIA for video game recording, enabling players to save their best gaming moments. However, with the introduction of the NVIDIA App, there might be changes in how your Shadowplay recordings are saved, leading to difficulties in locating your saved clips or accidentally filling up an incorrect storage drive.

How to change Shadowplay save file location

To move your Shadowplay recording save file, it’s essential to temporarily turn off the Instant Replay function first. If Instant Replay is active, the system will still be working on the files, preventing you from changing their location. You can adjust this feature by navigating through these steps:

  1. Open the Shadowplay overlay by pressing Alt + Z or by clicking the Shadowplay button in the NVIDIA App
  2. Click Instant Replay on the pop-out panel
  3. Switch the slider into the “off” position under “Instant Replay”

When you’ve disabled the continuous save feature, you’re now able to modify the save file for your recording. This option is located in a distinct area.

  1. Open the Shadowplay overlay
  2. Click the Settings gear
  3. Select Files and Disc Space
  4. Click the folder beside the Temporary Files and Gallery locations to pick a new save spot
  5. Click the check mark to confirm the new save location

Remember to go back and enable the Instant Replay feature if you want it active. This can be useful if something happens while you’re playing and you didn’t have the foresight to already be recording. There are some video configuration settings under the Instant Replay section (which can also only be changed when the feature is disabled). You can set the Instant Replay length, the video quality, and a few other things.

Although Shadowplay has been a fixture for some time, NVIDIA has consistently refined the software associated with its video capture function. With the introduction of the latest NVIDIA App, there might be adjustments to your settings. To avoid any confusion, ensure that the file save locations for Shadowplay are properly set before you begin recording your gameplay sessions.

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2024-11-13 06:57