How to change the default saved location of scanned Documents on Windows 10?

How to Change Default Scanned Document Location in Windows 10

Scanned documents are a convenient way to digitize and store important documents. By default, Windows 10 saves scanned documents to the Pictures folder, but you can change this location to a more convenient one. Here’s how:

Step 1: Open the Documents Folder Properties

1. Open File Explorer.
2. In the left pane, click on “Documents” folder.
3. Right-click on “Documents” and select “Properties” from the context menu.

Step 2: Specify the New Location

1. Click on the “Location” tab.
2. Click on the “Move” button.
3. Browse to the new location where you want to save scanned documents, such as H:Docs.
4. Click on “Select Folder” button.

Step 3: Decline Moving Existing Files

1. You will be prompted to move the existing files to the new location.
2. Click on “No” to decline moving the existing files. This will preserve the current organization of your documents.

Step 4: Set the New Location

1. Click on the “Apply” button to set the new default location for scanned documents.

Step 5: Verify the Change

1. To verify the change, open the Windows Scan app.
2. Scan a document and check if it is saved to the new location.

Once you have changed the default location, all future scanned documents will be automatically saved in the new directory, providing a more organized and convenient way to access and manage your scanned documents.