CaptureGem File Locations Guide
Updated March 27, 2025 by Admin
This guide explains where CaptureGem stores recorded videos and configuration files on your system.
Video Storage Location
By default, CaptureGem saves recorded videos in the following directories depending on your operating system:
- Windows:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\capturegem\videos\out - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/capturegem/videos/out
You can change the video save location in the application's settings.
Legacy Video Locations
If you have upgraded from an older version of CaptureGem, your videos might be stored in these previous locations:
- Windows: In a
videos/outsubdirectory within the folder where you originally unzipped the CaptureGem application. - macOS:
~/CaptureGem_Data/videos/out
Configuration Directory
CaptureGem stores its settings and preferences in the configuration directory:
- Windows:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\capturegem - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/capturegem
This directory typically contains:
config.json: The main configuration file for the application.- Backup configuration files.
- User-specific preferences.
Legacy Config Locations
Older versions of CaptureGem used the following locations for configuration files:
- Windows: The folder where you unzipped the application.
- macOS:
~/CaptureGem_Data
Important Note: Directory Priority
Understanding which directory CaptureGem uses is important, especially when upgrading:
- Existing Setups: If you are upgrading CaptureGem and a legacy directory (like
~/CaptureGem_Dataon macOS or the application's unzip folder on Windows) already exists, the application will continue to use that legacy directory for both configuration and video storage. - New Setups: For fresh installations where no legacy directory and config.json file location is detected, CaptureGem will use the standard locations detailed under "Video Storage Location" and "Configuration Directory".
