How to manually backup and restore Camera app settings in Windows 10

This is useful if you use a tablet or laptop and use the camera frequently, such as for video calls and online meetings. You can also create a backup if you want to reinstall Windows.

Once you've set up your camera the way you want, you can copy those settings to use on any Windows device. Here's how to backup and restore Camera app settings on your Windows computer.

Why back up Camera app settings?

The Camera app settings contain all the tweaks you've made. These include image quality and resolution, video size and frames per second, and whether you see grids to better position your frames. After you set up what you like, Windows saves these files to a file that you can copy and import to restore Camera app settings.

If you haven't touched them yet, check out these quick tips for changing webcam settings on Windows 10.

How to manually backup Camera app settings on Windows 10

To backup Camera app settings in Windows, do the following.

1. If the Camera app is running, close it.

2. Navigate to the following address in File Explorer.

%LocalAppData%PackagesMicrosoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe

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3. Find the Settings folder . Copy this folder wherever you want to back up your Camera app settings.

You can rename this folder anything you want.

How to manually restore Camera app settings on Windows 10

To restore Camera app settings or copy them to a new device, do the following.

1. Close the Camera app if it's running.

2. Navigate to the following address in File Explorer.

%LocalAppData%PackagesMicrosoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbweSettings

3. Open the folder where you saved the backup of your camera settings.

4. Copy all the files from the backup location and paste them in the above address.

5. Replace existing files.

Your preferred camera settings will be imported for use on the new device.

If you've found a set of Camera app settings that work for you, it's easy to copy and import them elsewhere. That way, you don't have to remember which settings you've selected and can still set up the camera the way you want.

Jessica Tanner

Update 27 June 2023