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What to do with Switch screenshots?

Transfer Screenshots and Video Clips Via USB Cable
You can set this up from Settings > Data Management > Manage Screenshots and Videos > Copy to a Computer via a USB connection. You will then need to connect a USB-C cable to the bottom of your Switch (the port in the dock does not support this feature).
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Can I send switch screenshots to phone?

Select Sharing and Editing, then select Send to Smartphone. Select Only This One or Send a Batch. Using the camera on your smart device, scan the QR code displayed on Nintendo Switch.
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What can you do with screenshots?

A screenshot, sometimes referred to as a screencap or screengrab, is an image that shows the contents of a computer display. Screenshots let you capture exactly what you're seeing on your screen to share with others or reference later.
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Can you export Nintendo Switch screenshots?

Yes you can. Make sure the screenshots are stored on the microSD card, and then you can take it out of the Switch and plug it into your PC to transfer over the files.
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How do I transfer screenshots from switch to PC?

From the HOME Menu select Settings, then select Data Management. Select Manage Screenshots and Videos, then Copy to a Computer via USB Connection. Connect your Nintendo Switch system to a computer using a USB cable (sold separately).
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Nintendo Switch: How to Easily Send Screenshots & Videos to Phone, PC & Mac

Are Switch screenshots saved on the SD card?

Save Location: Choose whether to save your screenshots and videos to the System Memory or to a microSD card. System Memory. You can copy all saved screenshots and videos to a microSD card or delete them from the System Memory. Important: Once deleted, screenshots and videos cannot be recovered.
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Can I connect my Switch to PC without capture card?

Yes, you can try EaseUS RecExperts to record your Switch gameplay without a capture card. Moreover, this tool can record YouTube videos, record your screen, record audio, webcam, and even gameplay for you.
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Can you transfer Nintendo Switch save data to PC?

Remove the original microSD card from the Nintendo Switch console. Insert the microSD card with the Nintendo Switch data into the microSD card reader/writer. Open Windows Explorer (for PC) and access the microSD card. Highlight the data and drag it to the desktop.
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How do I access my Switch screenshots on my phone?

The Short Version
  1. Click on Album on your Switch.
  2. Choose a photo you want to send.
  3. Click A.
  4. Press Send to Smart Device.
  5. Press Send Individually.
  6. Scan the first QR code.
  7. Scan the second QR code.
  8. Click on the photo.
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How do I export photos from Switch?

  1. From the HOME Menu select Settings, then select Data Management.
  2. Select Manage Screenshots and Videos, then Copy to a Computer via USB Connection.
  3. Connect your Nintendo Switch system to a computer using a USB cable (sold separately). ...
  4. Once connected to your computer, select the screenshots and/or videos to transfer.
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Why is Screenshotting illegal?

Is screenshotting pictures illegal? No, screenshotting images is not illegal. However, how you use that screenshot could be illegal. If you use, publish, or share copyrighted images without the rights or licenses to that content, you're infringing on the owner's copyright and could face legal repercussions.
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Is it illegal to share screenshots?

The act of screenshotting a picture, in and of itself, is not illegal. However, what you do with the picture after that may be. If you re-post it or somehow republish it, you may be in trouble.
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Can screenshots be traced?

The most common browsers, like Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari, cannot detect screenshots on their own. As stated previously, plugins, add-ons, and extensions that have their own terms and conditions and privacy policies may be able to use your browser to keep track of your screenshots of websites.
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How do I transfer screenshots from Switch to OLED?

Make sure you bring all your games with you when you move into that shiny new Switch OLED.
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  1. Go to System Settings from the home screen.
  2. Select Data Management.
  3. Select Manage Save Data/Screenshots and Videos.
  4. Select Manage Screenshots and Videos.
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What is the USB for on Nintendo Switch?

They can be used to charge Joy-Con Charging Grips or Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers. * For details on charging, see here. * AC adapter and power outlet configurations may vary by country.
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Can we convert screenshot to text?

There are programs that use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to analyze the letters and words in an image and then convert them to text. There are a number of reasons why you might want to use OCR technology to copy text from an image or PDF.
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How do I connect my Nintendo Switch to my phone?

Enable Bluetooth on your phone. Turn on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and long-press the Sync button until it starts flashing. Select the option to Pair a new device. Bring the controllers near your phone, and in a few seconds, it should show up under Available devices.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.
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Can a Switch be modded?

Modding the Nintendo Switch can be a difficult process, and it's made even harder with these strict requirements. Still, if you're able to, modding the Switch will grant you access to a wide range of custom firmware and homebrew games that would otherwise be impossible to use.
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Can you have 2 switches with the same account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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Can I stream my Switch to Discord?

To stream Switch on Discord, you need to get the Discord app on your computer and HDMI cables. When you have four things on your hands, you are ready to start streaming Nintendo Switch on Discord.
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How do you record Nintendo Switch gameplay without a capture card?

How to Record Switch Gameplay Without Capture Card
  1. Start your gameplay on Nintendo Switch.
  2. Press and hold down the Capture Button on the left Joy-Con. (The Capture Button is a square button located under the directional pad).
  3. Make a long press to start the recording.
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Are USB capture cards good?

Because it's separate from your devices, a capture card can record and prepare content for streaming in a manner that will maintain quality without taxing your computer or gaming console. Therefore, you'll get excellent, lag-free gaming quality while simultaneously recording crisp content for streaming.
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Will I lose my save data if I put a microSD card in my switch?

Save data. Save data (saved game progress and related achievements, etc.) is without exception stored in the system memory. It cannot be moved or saved onto a microSD card.
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