Custom game covers that are stored on the server

[ARMSMAN]

Hello, everyone.

I (or anyone, I guess) would be happy if I could set custom covers for my games in the Library and the covers would be stored on the server. Let's say, I don't like the default ones. Some of them weren't updated, so they just don't fit and look awful.
Sure, I can rightclick on a game cover, then >Manage, then >Set custom artwork. But... My cover won't be stored on the server. They aren't (weren't, last time I tried). If I change my PC or reinstall my OS or reinstall Steam, then I will have to set the same covers again.
I hope you all understand what the issue is.

Did someone suggest the idea in the past? I'm sorry. I wouldn't want to look that up.

[Wilczysko]

Hi Punisher!

Below you will find solution.

To be honest I don't use it before but I find your question quite interesting.

I'm sorry for writing how to set and restore custom covers (the stuff you know already) but maybe someone will find this useful. BTW It's good explanation how it works step by step and why backup is so easy;)

1. To set custom cover:

- right click on game in library
- choose option: manage->set custom artwork
- choose cover image (for example: game_cover.png)

INFORMATION: I assumed default Steam instalation directory for further explanation.

- chosen cover file (game_cover.png in the example) will be copied to folder: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\NUMBER\config\grid\'
- name of the (copied) file in the folder will be GAME_IDp.png
- you can use jpg images as well (copied image will be GAME_IDp.jpg in that case)

2. To restore original one:

- right click on game in library
- choose option: manage->clear custom artwork

WARNING: Created (copied) image will be deleted from 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\NUMBER\config\grid\' folder.

3. Backup covers for future.

If you backup above folder with all content and re-install Steam etc. just restore it. I think all covers should be customs again. All covers will be customs again.

INFORMATION: I don't test it but it looks like there is no information about paths in configuration files (like for example for screenshots). The only information I found is about grid itself. That's why I think (but I'm not sure for 100%) it should work.

INFORMATION: I tested if it works and... it works;) I think your problem is solved:P

I hope it will help you:)

[rawWwRrr]

Publicado originalmente por Wilczysko:

Below you will find solution.

OP wants something akin to a Steam Cloud based solution.

[Wilczysko]

Publicado originalmente por rawWwRrr:

Publicado originalmente por Wilczysko:

Below you will find solution.

OP wants something akin to a Steam Cloud based solution.

Thanks for explanation. Maybe someone will find this useful. I have been warned by moderators anyway. It looks like helping is not welcome on Steam.

[ARMSMAN]

Publicado originalmente por Wilczysko:

Below you will find solution.
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3. Backup covers for future.
If you backup above folder with all content and re-install Steam etc. just restore it. I think all covers should be customs again. All covers will be customs again.

Thanks for your reply. This is not what I want(ed). This isn't convenient.
The thing is... My suggestion is... I do not want to backup & restore the covers manually. I want them to be stored on the (Valve) server (Steam Cloud, maybe), not on my HDD/SSD only.

[rawWwRrr]

Publicado originalmente por Wilczysko:

It looks like helping is not welcome on Steam.

It is welcome when the responses stay on topic and are not spammed for either attention or awards.

[zirkustier]

Publicado originalmente por PUNISHER:

If I change my PC or reinstall my OS or reinstall Steam, then I will have to set the same covers again.

Not really. If you put the folder in which the covers are saved back where it was before after a new installation or a change of OS, it will automatically take over all the cover adjustments you have made. You don't have to make them all individually again.

[ARMSMAN]

Publicado originalmente por zirkustier:

Publicado originalmente por PUNISHER:

If I change my PC or reinstall my OS or reinstall Steam, then I will have to set the same covers again.

Not really. If you put the folder in which the covers are saved back where it was before after a new installation or a change of OS, it will automatically take over all the cover adjustments you have made. You don't have to make them all individually again.

I understand. Sure, I can do this. The thing is... I don't want to. I do not want to backup that folder. I will have to keep that folder (a copy of the folder) somewhere on my disk(s) to be able to restore the covers manually when it's necessary. If it were saved on the server, I wouldn't have to.

Thanks for the advice.
My job is to make a suggestion.