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AlanQun
Copper Contributor
May 13, 2026

In-page screenshot default names are often too long for Windows

When i right click and take a screenshot with the "take a screenshot" feature, it defaults to saving the screenshot with a long file name (includes time, date, etc). this has been a huge problem as often they save with such a long file name that i have no way to delete the file due to the long name.

sometimes im able to rename the screenshot so that i can delete it, but sometimes editing the name will just revert back to its original long name. windows recycling bin is unable to delete files with as long of a name as what they are often saved as. i have to go into 7zip and rename the file there, and delete it on 7zip as my last resort a lot of the time.

before anyone tells me to edit the name of the screenshot before i click save, yes i understand that its an option. but the reality is that i shouldn't have to look over every screenshot file name and edit them, or else risk accidentally saving a file with a name so large i need 3rd party programs to delete them with. im guessing this isn't a problem for some people as its dependent on the websites/pages you screenshot, tab titles, etc.

i have even had my computer crash on me once trying to re-name/delete a Firefox screenshot due to the file name length. it would be fantastic to have options in settings for the default file name templates for screenshots. IE. enable/disable date, enable/disable time, etc

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  • Harodman's avatar
    Harodman
    Silver Contributor

    Move the save location to a directory with fewer restrictions, or a folder where filename length isn't as critical. For example, set screenshots to save directly to a folder like C:\Screenshots or on an external drive.