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# Manage annotated image ability and storage period

> Manage annotated image settings in Sigma. Configure screenshot commenting and storage periods for annotated element images.

By default Sigma allows users to take a screenshot of an element and add comments. For more information see [Annotate element images as comments](/docs/annotate-element-images-as-comments).

Admins can modify the default 3-month image storage period or disable this feature.

If comments are disabled, image annotations are also disabled. For more information see [Disable commenting](/docs/disable-commenting).

## Requirements

* You must be assigned the Admin [account type](/docs/create-and-manage-account-types) to disable annotated image comments across your organization.
* Commenting must be enabled.

## Change the image storage period

1. Go to **Account > General Settings**.
2. In the **Annotations** section, click **Edit**. The **Edit storage period** modal opens. \
   ![edit-storage-modal.png](/_fern-img/89150b83f1335f12abb9447a3440b977bd273db3cffcd29537bcfd23969b199b.webp)
3. Change the **Time** settings to any time between 1 day to 2 years.
4. Click **Save**.

## Disable annotated images

1. Go to **Account > General Settings**.
2. In the **Annotations** section, toggle the feature to off.

## Related resources

* [Capture and annotate images in comments](/docs/annotate-element-images-as-comments)
* [Enable or disable comments](/docs/disable-commenting)

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