How to Use the Windows Snipping Tool to Take Screenshots?

 Introduction

The Windows Snipping Tool is a free (and easy to use) tool that allows users to take screenshots in Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and later versions of Windows. Users can also make use of the tool in the operating system's native desktop mode, as well as in tablet mode.

1. What is the Windows Snipping Tool?

Windows Snipping Tool is created by Microsoft and this screen capturing tool is used to take quick screenshots. Unlike some of the other screen capture tools available on the market, the Windows Snipping Tool is designed to be used in a variety of scenarios.

It is a simple tool that allows you to capture screenshots in one of three formats: PNG, JPEG, and BMP. The tool’s simplicity also makes it a handy tool for taking quick screenshots of websites, documents, and more. 

In addition to its simplicity and ease of use, the tool is also a breeze to use. It has a simple interface, and you can start taking your screenshots by launching the tool and pressing the hotkey. Once you start taking your screenshots, you can save them to your desktop or a folder of your choice.

2. Features of the Windows Snipping Tool

The Windows snipping tool is a basic screenshot tool included with Windows operating systems. It's typically found in the Accessories section of the start menu and is used for taking screenshots in Windows. A quick and easy way to take a screenshot on a PC, the tool's features include: capturing an entire screen, scrolling capture, capturing a window, capturing a selected area, capturing a selected area with a rectangular outline, and capturing a selected area with a free-form outline.

3. How to use the Windows Snipping Tool

Open your windows snipping tool. When the tool is opened, the user is presented with a selection window that includes a basic list of options, as well as a drop-down menu that allows the user to select which program they would like to use the screenshot with. With the window open, the user is able to navigate to the screen that they would like to take a screenshot. Then the user has to click on "take screenshot" for taking the screenshot. Once the screenshot is successfully taken, the user is presented with a preview window and is able to navigate through the captured screenshot.

4. What are the alternative screenshot tools?

While the Windows Snipping Tool may be able to take screenshots on Windows 10, there are other options that work equally well. For example, if you are on a desktop computer, the keyboard shortcut that you are most likely to use is the Windows key + PrtScn key. If you are on a tablet or a laptop, you can use the screen capture function that is built into the operating system. This is a more reliable and accurate way of capturing an image as opposed to using the Windows Snipping Tool.

5. Conclusion

Windows Snipping Tool is a utility for users who can use it for quick screenshots, drawing, and editing.