---
id: freeing-space.how-do-i-open-local-snapshots
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/how-do-i-open-local-snapshots
category: "Freeing up space"
subcategory: "Local snapshots and held space"
question: "How do I open the Local Snapshots window?"
alt_questions:
  - "Where is Local Snapshots in Storage Studio?"
  - "Local Snapshots menu"
  - "Open snapshot manager"
  - "Manage snapshots chip"
  - "Find local snapshots window"
short_answer: "Open More → Local Snapshots…, tap Manage snapshots after a Free Up Space run, or use the button beside Space held by backups in What's Using Space."
tags: ["local snapshots", "navigation"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/what-is-the-local-snapshots-manager", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/when-does-the-manage-snapshots-chip-appear"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# How do I open the Local Snapshots window?

There are a few ways in:

- **More → Local Snapshots…** — always available.
- The **Manage snapshots** chip in the Want more space? panel after a Free Up Space run.
- The button beside **Space held by backups** in What's Using Space.

The window is resizable and has a **Refresh** button to re-check your snapshots and Time Machine destination. See [What is the Local Snapshots manager?](https://storagestudio.us/faq/freeing-space/what-is-the-local-snapshots-manager)