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Where Does Inkscape Save Crashed Files?

James H. Sterling • • 5 min read
Where Does Inkscape Save Crashed Files?

The files are stored in a folder chosen by the user in the Preferences dialog, pretty much like Autosave feature. By default the files are stored in ~./inkscape/crash (Linux) or C:\Documents and Settings\<yourname>\ (Windows).

How do I restore an autosave in Inkscape?

2 Answers
  1. Click on the Edit menu > Inkscape Preferences > Input/Output >
  2. Check "Enable autosave".

How do I recover a crash file?

These can be found via File, Open and clicking the Recover Unsaved Documents button found at the very bottom of the Recent File List.
  1. Open Word and select File, Options.
  2. In the Options dialog box select Save from the left hand menu.
  3. Note the AutoRecover files location.
  4. Open Windows Explorer/My Computer.
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