Screenshots are essentially saved images of your computer or mobile phone screen. When you take a screenshot, the image is saved in a specific folder on your device. However, when you delete a screenshot, the file is not necessarily removed from your device. Instead, the file will typically be moved to the trash or recycle bin on your device, depending on your operating system.
If you delete a screenshot and it is moved to the trash, it will remain there until you empty the trash or recycle bin. This means that the file is still on your device and can potentially be retrieved until you permanently remove it. However, if you empty the trash or recycle bin, the file may still be recoverable using data recovery software until the area where the file was stored is overwritten by new data.
It is important to note that the specific location of screenshots may vary based on the device and operating system you are using. For example, on a Windows computer, screenshots are typically saved to the "Pictures" folder, while on a Mac, they are saved to the "Desktop" by default. On a mobile phone, screenshots may be saved to a "Screenshots" folder, or they may be saved to the device's gallery along with other photos.
In summary, deleting a screenshot does not necessarily mean the file is permanently removed from your device. However, the specific location and recoverability of the file may vary depending on your operating system and device.