How to Change FireShot’s Default Screenshot Folder

Direct answer: FireShot’s save location depends on your version and save mode. The free version saves to the browser’s default Downloads folder. To change that base location, change your browser’s Downloads folder. FireShot may also save into its own FireShot subfolder; FireShot support’s Chrome example says you can change or clear that subfolder in FireShot Options. Saving to an arbitrary folder or cloud folder is listed as a Pro feature. FireShot’s onboarding page describes the free and Pro options.

1. Identify which folder setting you need

There can be two locations involved: the browser’s Downloads folder, which FireShot uses as a base, and a FireShot-specific subfolder within it. Decide whether you want to change where all browser downloads go or only where FireShot puts screenshots.

What you want	Setting to change	Availability
Move all downloads, including FireShot captures using the browser default	Browser Downloads location	Free version uses the browser’s default Downloads folder
Remove or change FireShot’s own subfolder	FireShot Options, save location or default output folder	FireShot support documents this for a Chrome-on-Windows example; labels and behavior may vary
Use a separate arbitrary or cloud folder	FireShot custom folder setting	Listed as a Pro feature

2. Change the browser’s Downloads folder

1. Open your browser’s settings.
2. Find the Downloads section and its location or destination control.
3. Choose the folder you want to use as the browser’s Downloads destination.
4. Take a new FireShot capture and check where it was saved.

This changes the base destination for browser downloads generally, not only FireShot. If you want other downloads to stay where they are, look for FireShot’s own folder setting instead.

3. Change or clear FireShot’s subfolder

1. Open FireShot Options from the extension’s menu or browser extensions area.
2. Look for a control named something like Save location or Default output folder. Names can differ by version and browser.
3. If FireShot is adding a FireShot subfolder, edit its folder value. FireShot support’s Chrome example says leaving that field blank uses the parent Downloads folder.
4. Save the option if the interface has a save button, then make a capture to confirm the result.

The blank-field behavior comes from a 2017 Chrome-on-Windows support example. Treat it as version-specific guidance, not a guarantee for every current browser or FireShot release. If your installed version presents a different control, follow its labels and help text.

4. Save to a custom or cloud folder

FireShot’s current onboarding lists saving to any folder, including cloud folders, as a Pro feature. The free version is described as using the browser’s default Downloads folder. An older Pro manual shows a save dialog that lets the user specify a destination for each image or select a folder; use that as confirmation of the available concept, not as a current click-by-click guide. If you need a dedicated folder without changing the browser’s general Downloads destination, check the options available in your installed Pro version.

What to check if it still saves to the old location

• Check both destinations: the browser Downloads folder may be the base, with a FireShot subfolder added beneath it.
• Check which save mode you used: a dialog that asks for a destination may behave differently from automatic saving.
• Confirm the setting was applied: some versions may require saving or closing the options panel.
• Make a fresh capture: an earlier screenshot will not move when you change the destination.
• Check whether you need Pro: arbitrary and cloud folder saving are listed as Pro features.
• Use the installed version’s wording: FireShot’s labels and browser-specific behavior may change over time.

Or skip the browser setup

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curl -G "https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot" -d access_key=YOUR_API_KEY --data-urlencode url=https://stripe.com -o shot.webp

import requests
r = requests.get("https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot", params={"access_key": "YOUR_API_KEY", "url": "https://stripe.com"}, timeout=90)
open("shot.webp", "wb").write(r.content)

const q = new URLSearchParams({ access_key: 'YOUR_API_KEY', url: 'https://stripe.com' });
const res = await fetch(`https://api.screenshotneo.com/v1/shot?${q}`);

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FAQ

Does changing the browser Downloads folder affect other downloads?

Yes. It changes the browser’s general download destination, so use FireShot’s own folder control if you only want to alter FireShot’s subfolder.

Can FireShot Free save directly to any folder?

FireShot’s current onboarding says the free version uses the browser’s default Downloads folder and lists any-folder and cloud-folder saving as Pro features.

Will changing the folder move screenshots I already saved?

No. The setting affects future captures; move existing files separately if needed.