Where does NVIDIA GeForce store game clips? Explained – WP reset

If you’ve ever nailed a killer kill shot, performed a triple combo, or finally defeated that annoying boss, you probably hit that magical hotkey to save the moment forever. NVIDIA GeForce makes it super easy with the ShadowPlay feature. But wait – Where Do all those great game clips actually work? Let’s dive in and find out where your epic moments are hiding!

TLDR (too long, not read)

NVIDIA GeForce saves your game clips to a default folder on your PC. Typically, this location is in your main “Videos” folder, under a subfolder called “Desktop” or the name of the game you recorded. You can change this location in the settings to whatever you want. It’s all managed through the GeForce Experience app.

What is NVIDIA GeForce Experience?

Before we start looking for the clip folder, it helps to understand what we’re dealing with. NVIDIA GeForce Experience is companion software for your NVIDIA graphics card. Think of it as a smart assistant for your games.

It helps with:

• Keep graphics drivers up to date
• Optimize game settings
• Record and save gameplay clips
• Stream your gameplay

All the magic of recording clips happens through a feature called Shadow play (now simply called “Instant Replay” and “Record”).

Default folder: where your clips usually go

By default, GeForce saves clips to a default location. It looks something like this:

C:\Users\[YourUsername]\Videos\

Within the “Videos” folder, you’ll often see a folder named based on the game you were playing, or simply “Desktop” if you record your desktop or window.

So if you just scored a shot to the head Call of dutychances are your clip is hiding in:

C:\Users\[YourName]\Videos\Call of Duty

Still can’t find it? Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to find this folder or even change it in a moment.

How to find the save location in GeForce Experience

If you’re not sure where GeForce Experience puts your clips, follow these simple steps:

1. Open GeForce experience.
2. Click the gear icon in the top right corner to enter Institutions.
3. Under the General tab, scroll down to search In-game overlay and make sure it is enabled.
4. Click Institutions directly below the In-game overlay section.
5. To elect Recordings.

Here you will see two important folder paths:

• Videos: This is where all your clips go.
• Screenshots: Yes, if you took screenshots, they will appear here too.

Change the default save location

Do you want to save your clips to another drive or folder (perhaps your SSD for faster access)? Simple!

1. Open GeForce experience.
2. Go to Settings > In-game overlay > Settings > Captures.
3. Click Change next to the ‘Videos’ path.
4. Select the desired folder location and press OK.

From now on, all your game clips will go to that new folder. Make sure the drive has enough space; some clips (especially in 4K) can become very large!

What about Instant Replay clips?

Instant Replay is the cool feature that automatically records the last few minutes of gameplay, just in case something epic happens.

The save location for those clips is also the same default recording folder, or wherever you want to direct the recordings.

When you press the hotkey (default: Alt+F10), GeForce takes the last few minutes and saves them directly to your video folder.

Access clips without opening GeForce

You don’t always have to open the GeForce app to find your videos. Just now:

1. Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to your Videos folder (or the custom folder you chose).
3. Open the folder with the name of your game (or “Desktop”).

There they are: all your awesome clips, ready to edit or share!

What file format are GeForce clips?

GeForce saves your game clips .mp4 format. That’s great because it’s widely supported:

• You can play it in almost any media player
• Simply upload it to YouTube or Twitch
• Edit it in video editors like Premiere, DaVinci Resolve or Shotcut

Easy to use, easy to share.

Clip naming: what are clips called?

Each clip is given a timestamp-based name. Something like:

Call of Duty 2024.06.15 - 21.45.30.02.mp4

This is useful because you can match the time of your in-game performance with the clip file!

Tips to keep your clips organized

If you’re a recording machine, that folder can get messy very quickly. Here are a few tips:

• Create subfolders for every game
• Rename clips to something meaningful like “BossFight_Win.mp4”
• Use cloud backups if you are short on space (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

Troubleshooting: Can’t find my clips?

Sometimes things don’t work as expected. Here’s what you need to check:

• Make sure that Instant Replay or Record is actually enabled during your game.
• Check your storage space: recordings will stop automatically when the disk is full.
• Go to the GeForce Experience settings and reconfirm your recording path.
• If clips are not saved at all, try restarting or reinstalling GeForce Experience.

Bonus Tip: Use keyboard shortcuts like a pro

Here are useful GeForce keyboard shortcuts to remember:

• Alt+Z: Open the overlay
• Alt + F9: Start/stop manual recording
• Alt + F10: Save the Last Few Minutes (Instant Replay)

You can also adjust these keys in your GeForce Experience settings!

Final thoughts

So, where does NVIDIA GeForce store your game clips? Now you know: it’s in the Videos folder by default, but you can easily move it wherever you want.

It’s a great way to cherish and show off your victories (or failures) in gameplay. Remember, big plays deserve a lot of storage space. Stay organized and keep playing!

Now go ahead: take an amazing trick shot and capture that moment forever!