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How to find and save Spotlight pictures?

I want to save Windows 11 Spotlight pictures that show up in Background and Lock Screen. When I go to the Windows file: Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Assets, the folder is empty. Where are the Lock Screen/Background images stored if they are not in this folder? My understanding is they are supposed to be there. If not, where are they?

Hello, this is Emily.

It is typically in this location. You can use Windows + R keys to launch the run box, and paste this path, but make sure you preplace [your username] with the actualy username.

%systemroot%\Users\[your username]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Assets\

When you get to this folder, you do need to copy the files out and rename it with the .jpg extension. So it is quite a process.

An easier process you can consider doing is by using this third party website that archives spotlight images. They can be downloaded at 1920*1080 pixels.

https://windows10spotlight.com/

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
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That is what I do, and when I get to the folder, it empty!

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If you have done disk clean up via the clean up app, this data can be gone. But I've also noticed the local save doesn't always seem to work. I still recommend using the archive website to download, becuase if you find it locally, it is the same pixel option only.
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I went to the website you indicated, and I found the photos. You are correct. It is a lot easier that way!

Thanks!

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You are welcome. Glad you found the photos you were looking for.
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