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Snipping Tool – How to Download & Install for Free on Windows

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Snipping Tool for Windows

Snipping Tool is the native screen capture utility in Windows, allowing you to quickly capture, annotate, and share screenshots. It can capture your full screen, a specific window, or a custom rectangular or free-form area.

Get Snipping Tool (Official Microsoft Store)

Key Features

  • Multiple Snip Modes: Rectangular, Window, Full-screen, and Free-form.
  • Built-in Editor: Annotate with pens, highlighters, and an eraser.
  • Time Delay: Set a timer to capture pop-up menus or tooltips.
  • Easy Sharing: Copy to clipboard or save as PNG, JPG, or GIF.
  • Screen Recording: Modern versions include basic video capture.

How to Use

  1. Open the Tool Press Win + Shift + S or search for “Snipping Tool” in the Start Menu.
  2. Select a Mode Choose your desired capture mode (Rectangle, Window, etc.) from the toolbar that appears.
  3. Capture Your Screen Click and drag to select an area, or click a window to capture it. The snip opens automatically.
  4. Annotate and Save Use the drawing tools to mark up your screenshot, then click the Save icon or copy it to your clipboard.

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 11 Windows 10
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