Finding Your 'S Camera Files' On Your Computer

If your computer has a built-in camera or an external webcam, you can take photos and videos using the Camera app. By default, the images and videos captured by the Camera app are stored in a subfolder called the Camera Roll folder, which can be found in the Pictures folder. However, the Camera Roll folder is not always found in the Pictures folder, which is the official OneDrive pictures folder and not that of Windows 10. This can cause some problems if you are using the pre-installed OneDrive tool to synchronise your content to the cloud.

How to find your S Camera files on a Windows 10 device

If your Windows 10 device has a built-in camera or an external webcam, you can take photos and videos using the Camera app.

Where to Find Your S Camera Files

The images and videos captured by the Camera app are usually saved in a subfolder called "Camera Roll". This folder is typically found in the "Pictures" directory, which can be accessed by launching File Explorer and scrolling to the "Pictures" section. However, the Camera Roll folder may not always be found in the Pictures folder, especially if you are using OneDrive to synchronise your content to the cloud.

How to Find Your Camera Roll Folder

If you are unable to locate your Camera Roll folder, try the following steps:

• Open File Explorer by selecting "Start" > "File Explorer".
• In File Explorer, select "This PC" and then your OS disk, usually called "OSDisk (C:)".
• Under "Home", select "New folder" and name it "Camera Roll".
• Press and hold or right-click on the newly created "Camera Roll" folder, then select "Include in library" > "Camera Roll".

How to Check Your Camera Roll Folder Location

To check where your Camera Roll folder is located:

• Open the Camera app and take a picture.
• Click on the thumbnail of the picture you just took at the bottom right of the app.
• When the photo viewer opens, click on the three dots at the top right and select "File Info". This will show you the directory where your picture is located.

How to Change Your Camera App Save Location

If you need to change the save location of your Camera app, you can do so by following these steps:

• Launch the Camera app and click on the Settings gear icon at the top-left section.
• Scroll down and select "Change where photos and videos are saved".
• The Settings window will open, allowing you to scroll to the "Photos and Videos" section and select your preferred save location.

Alternatively, you can change the default store location by modifying the Properties of the Camera Roll folder:

• Open the Pictures folder and right-click on the Camera Roll folder.
• Select "Properties" and then click on the "Location" tab.
• Click on the "Move" button and choose the new folder to store your photos and videos.
• Click "Select Folder", then "Apply", and "OK" to save the changes.
• Finally, click "Yes" on the "Move Folder" prompt to confirm the change and move all existing photos and videos to the new location.

By following these steps, you should be able to locate and manage your S Camera files on your Windows 10 device effectively.

Where to find your S Camera files on a Windows 8 device

If you're using a Windows 8 device, you can take photos and record videos with the S Camera app and view them directly in the app.

To access your photos and videos, open the Charms menu by moving your mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner of the screen (or swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen to the left if your device has a touchscreen). To take a picture, slide the camera mode bar into the Photo position. To make a video recording, slide the camera mode bar to the Video position. Tap on "Take a picture" or "Record a video" to take a picture or record a video. You can view the picture or video using the Picture preview or the S Gallery app.

Your S Camera files will be stored in your Pictures library, in a folder called Camera Roll. You can find this by going to File Explorer, then the Pictures folder. From there, double-click on the Camera Roll folder. If you have enabled synchronization, your camera roll will also appear on your OneDrive account, which means your photos and videos will automatically be uploaded.

How to change the default location of your S Camera files

If you want to change the default location of your S Camera files on your Windows computer, you can do so by following these steps:

Method 1: Change Default Location in Windows Settings

• Go to Start > Settings > System.
• Select Storage on the left sidebar.
• On the right, click Change where new content is saved.
• Expand the New photos and videos will save to section and select your preferred drive and folder for the S Camera files.
• Click Apply to save the new settings.

Method 2: Change Default Location in Picture Properties

• Open the Pictures folder on your computer.
• Right-click on the Camera Roll folder and select Properties.
• Click on the Location tab, then click the Move button.
• Choose the new folder where you want to store your S Camera photos and videos.
• Click Select Folder, then click OK and Yes to confirm the change and move all existing files to the new location.

Method 3: Move Camera Roll Folder via Registry Editor

• Press the Win + R keys simultaneously to open the Run command box.
• Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
• In the left pane, navigate to the following key:

> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

• In the right pane, double-click on the My Pictures registry value.
• In the Value data field, type or paste the new path where you want to save your S Camera photos and videos. Click OK to save the changes.
• Close the Registry Editor and navigate to the new location on your computer.
• Create a new folder named Camera Roll inside the new location folder.
• Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Method 4: For Android Phones

If you're using an Android phone, such as a Samsung device, you can change the default save location of your camera files by opening the Camera app and accessing its Settings. Look for an option that says Storage or Save Location and select your preferred storage location, such as an SD card.

By following any of these methods, you can successfully change the default location of your S Camera files on your Windows computer or Android device.

How to find your S Camera files using File Explorer

If you're using a Windows 10/11 device, photos and videos taken with the Camera app are typically saved in a subfolder called "Camera Roll" under the "Pictures" folder. To access this folder using File Explorer, follow these steps:

• Launch File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon on your taskbar.
• Navigate to the "Pictures" directory by locating and clicking on it within File Explorer.
• Locate and open the "Camera Roll" folder, which should be listed within the "Pictures" directory.
• All your images and videos captured by the Camera app will be available inside the "Camera Roll" folder.

It's important to note that the "Camera Roll" folder may not always be found in the "Pictures" directory, especially if you're using the pre-installed OneDrive tool to synchronize your content to the cloud. In such cases, you may need to unlink the "Pictures" folder from OneDrive to access the "Camera Roll" folder locally on your device.

If you're unable to locate the "Camera Roll" folder or if you're using an older version of Windows, you can try the following alternative methods to find your S Camera files:

• Check the "Videos" or "Downloads" directory: In some cases, camera app videos may be saved in the "Videos" folder or the "Downloads" folder.
• Search by date: If you know the approximate date when the photos or videos were captured, you can search for them in File Explorer by sorting the files by date.
• Check account picture directory: If you're looking for a profile picture that you set up using your laptop's camera, it might be stored in the "%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures" directory.

Additionally, you can change the default storage location of your camera app photos and videos by going to "Settings > System > Storage > Change where new content is saved" and selecting your preferred drive.

How to save your S Camera files to OneDrive

To save your S Camera files to OneDrive, you can use either the OneDrive website or the OneDrive desktop app.

Using the OneDrive Website

To upload your S Camera files to OneDrive via the website, first, sign in to the OneDrive website with your Microsoft account. Then, select “Add New” and choose “Files Upload” or “Folder Upload”. You can also simply select “Upload” and then select the files you wish to upload. Choose the S Camera files you want to upload, and then select “Open” or “Select Folder”. Note that you can upload files up to 250GB in size, depending on your web browser.

Using the OneDrive Desktop App

If you prefer, you can use the OneDrive desktop app to automatically upload your S Camera files. First, download and install the OneDrive desktop app on your computer. Sign in to the app, and a OneDrive folder will be created on your computer. Then, simply copy and paste or drag and drop your S Camera files into the OneDrive folder.

Using the OneDrive Mobile App

You can also use the OneDrive mobile app to back up your phone's camera roll, which includes your S Camera files. After installing the app, tap the “Me” or account icon and then tap “Settings”. Choose the account you want to back up and select “Confirm”. Make sure to turn on “Include Videos” if you want to back up videos as well.

Using the Photos App

Another option is to use the Photos app to import your S Camera files to OneDrive. This method may vary depending on your operating system.

By using any of these methods, you can easily save your S Camera files to OneDrive and access them from anywhere.

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