Where are screen recordings saved on Android?

Can't find the video after recording? Different phones and recorders save to different paths — this article helps you find it fast.

The fastest way to find it

If you're using Kuailuping, the most direct way to find a recording is:

  1. Open the Kuailuping app.
  2. Tap the "Video library" button on the main screen.
  3. Every recording you've made is listed there, ready to play, share, or delete.

If you need the original file in a file manager, Kuailuping's default storage path is:

Internal storage/Movies/ScreenRecorder/

Video filenames look something like recording_20260810_143022.mp4, with the date first and the time after.

Save locations for built-in screen recorders by brand

If you use the phone's built-in screen recorder (not a third-party tool), the path differs a little by brand:

Huawei / Honor

Built-in screen recordings are usually saved in:

Internal storage/DCIM/Screenshots/ or Internal storage/Pictures/Screenshots/

On some models: Internal storage/Movies/

Xiaomi / Redmi (MIUI)

Built-in screen recordings are saved in:

Internal storage/DCIM/ScreenRecorder/ or Internal storage/Movies/ScreenRecorder/

OPPO (ColorOS)

Built-in screen recordings are saved in:

Internal storage/DCIM/Screenshots/ or Internal storage/Movies/

vivo (OriginOS)

Built-in screen recordings are saved in:

Internal storage/DCIM/Screenshots/ or Internal storage/Movies/Recordings/

Samsung (One UI)

Built-in screen recordings are saved in:

Internal storage/DCIM/Screen recordings/

Finding it quickly through the gallery

No matter which recorder you use, finished videos usually show up in the phone's system gallery or photo app:

  1. Open the "Gallery" or "Photos" app.
  2. Find an album called "Screen recordings", "Videos", or "All videos".
  3. The newest recording is generally at the top.

If you don't see the recording in the gallery, it may be that the gallery hasn't scanned the new file yet. Restart the phone, or use a file manager to go directly to the paths above.

Finding it through a file manager

If it isn't in the gallery, use the phone's built-in "Files" or "File manager" app to look manually:

  1. Open the "Files" app.
  2. Go to "Phone storage" or "Internal storage".
  3. Open the Movies folder (if there isn't one, look for DCIM).
  4. Inside it, find a subfolder named ScreenRecorder or something similar.
  5. Your recordings are inside; sort by date to find the newest quickly.

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Tips for managing recording files

Regularly delete recordings you don't need

A 1080P screen recording takes about 5–15MB per minute, which adds up to 300MB–900MB per hour. Regularly deleting old videos you don't need from Kuailuping's video library is an effective way to free up storage.

Back up important recordings promptly

For important recordings, back them up to a computer or cloud drive in case the phone is lost or damaged. Ways to back up:

  • Connect to a computer with a USB cable and copy the video files.
  • Use Kuailuping's share function to send them to a cloud drive or file-transfer tool.
  • Use the phone's built-in cloud backup to back up videos automatically.

Lower the parameters to reduce file size

If your recordings are too large, in Kuailuping's settings you can:

  • Drop the resolution from 1080P to 720P (file size can shrink by more than half, while staying clear enough for everyday viewing).
  • Drop the frame rate from 30fps to 24fps.
  • Choose a "medium" or "low" bitrate.
  • Choose "Silent recording" when you don't need sound (it has only a small effect on size, but saves a little).

FAQ

What if I can't find the recording in the gallery?

Open your phone's file manager and look in the Movies or DCIM folder of internal storage. Kuailuping videos are saved by default to the Movies/ScreenRecorder folder. If you used the built-in screen recorder, the path can differ by brand.

Can I change where Kuailuping saves videos?

Yes. On Kuailuping's settings screen you can choose where videos are saved, including any folder in the phone's internal storage.

Screen recordings take up a lot of space — what can I do?

You can lower the recording resolution or bitrate in Kuailuping settings to reduce file size, and delete old videos you don't need from the video library. Recording at 1080P 30fps generally takes about 200–400MB per hour.

How do I transfer a screen recording to a computer?

Connect the phone to a computer with a USB cable and copy the video files from the Movies/ScreenRecorder folder in phone storage; you can also send them via a file-transfer tool, chat app, or cloud drive.