Windows 11 Windows 10 More...Less
Windows 11Windows 10
Take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share.
Capture any of the following types of snips:
| Free-form snip | Draw a free-form shape around an object. |
| Rectangular snip | Drag the cursor around an object to form a rectangle. |
| Window snip | Select a window, such as a dialog box, that you want to capture. |
| Full-screen snip | Capture the entire screen. |
| Video snip | Capture a video clip of a rectangular selection of any part of the screen you like. |
When you capture a snip, it's automatically copied to the Snipping Tool window where you make changes, save, and share.
Open Snipping Tool
There are fourways to open Snipping Tool:
-
Select the Start button,entersnipping tool, then select Snipping Tool from the results.
-
PressWindows logo key +Shift+Sfor a static image snip.
-
Press Print Screen (PrtSc)for a static image snip.
-
PressWindows logo key +Shift+ R for a video snip.
Work with your screenshots
With Snipping Tool open, selectone of the following to create and work with your screenshots.
In Snipping Tool, selectMode.In earlier versions of Windows, select the arrow next to the Newbutton.Next, when you choose the kind of snip you want,you’ll see the whole screen change slightly to gray. Then, choosing fromanything currently displayed on the screen,select the area of your screen that you want to capture.
-
After you open Snipping Tool, open the menu that you want to capture.
-
PressCtrl +PrtSckeys. The entire screen changes to grayincluding the open menu.
-
SelectMode, orin earlier versions of Windows, select the arrow next to theNewbutton.Select the kind of snip you want, and then select the area of the screen capture that you want to capture.
After you capture a image snip, you can write or draw on or around it by selecting thePenorHighlighterbuttons. SelectEraserto remove the lines you've drawn.
To capture a video snip, open Snipping Tool,select the Record button, then select New recording, or pressWindows logo key+Shift+ R. Select the area of the screen you wish to record, then select Start. When you are done, select Stop. At this point you can save the recording as-is or select Edit in Clipchamp to work with it in the Clipchamp video editor.
-
After you capture a snip, select theSave Snipbutton.
-
In the Save As box, type a file name, location, and type, and then selectSave.
When you capture a snip from a browser window and save it as an HTML file, the URL appears below the snip. To prevent the URL from appearing:
-
In the Snipping Tool, select theOptionsbutton.
-
In the Snipping Tools Options box, clear theInclude URL below snips (HTML only)check box,then selectOK.
After you capture a snip, select the arrow next to the Send Snip button, and then select an option from the list.
Once you've captured a snip, select the Text Actions button to activate the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature. This allows you to extract text directly from your image. From here, you have the option to either select and copy specific text, or use the tools to Copy all text or toQuick redact. All text recognition processes are performed locally on your device.
| Press these keys | To do this |
|---|---|
| Alt + M | Choose a snipping mode. |
| Alt + N | Create a new snip in the same mode as the last one. |
| Shift + arrow keys | Move the cursor to select from different types of snips. |
| Alt + D | Delay capture by 1-5 seconds |
| Ctrl + C | Copy the snip to clipboard |
| Ctrl + S | Save the snip |
With your capture open in Snipping Tool, selectEdit>Edit with Paintto use features for sizing, color, text, and many other enhancements.
In the folder where you’ve saved your snip, right click on the snip. SelectPrintfrom the options and make choices for how you want to print your image.
In the search box on the taskbar, typesnipping tool. You’ll see the Snipping Tool app and a list of actions you can take. SelectPin to taskbar.
First, identify the menu or other components you want to capture. In Snipping Tool, select Delay and then select, for example, 5 seconds. Select Mode to start the 5-second countdown. Within 5 seconds, open a menu or otherwise compose your image. At 5 seconds, when you see the screen turngray, use the mouse to draw around the area you want.
Take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share.
Capture any of the following types of snips:
| Free-form snip | Draw a free-form shape around an object. |
| Rectangular snip | Drag the cursor around an object to form a rectangle. |
| Window snip | Select a window, such as a dialog box, that you want to capture. |
| Full-screen snip | Capture the entire screen. |
When you capture a snip, it's automatically copied to the Snipping Tool window where you make changes, save, and share.
Open Snipping Tool
There are threeways to open Snipping Tool:
-
Select the Start button,entersnipping tool, then select Snipping Tool from the results.
-
PressWindows logo key +Shift+S.
-
Press Print Screen (PrtSc).
Work with your screenshots
With Snipping Tool open, selectone of the following to create and work with your screenshots.
In Snipping Tool, selectMode.In earlier versions of Windows, select the arrow next to the Newbutton.Next, when you choose the kind of snip you want,you’ll see the whole screen change slightly to gray. Then, choosing fromanything currently displayed on the screen,select the area of your screen that you want to capture.
-
After you open Snipping Tool, open the menu that you want to capture.
-
PressCtrl + PrtSckeys. The entire screen changes to grayincluding the open menu.
-
SelectMode, orin earlier versions of Windows, select the arrow next to theNewbutton.Select the kind of snip you want, and then select the area of the screen capture that you want to capture.
After you capture a snip, you can write or draw on or around it by selecting thePenorHighlighterbuttons. SelectEraserto remove the lines you've drawn.
-
After you capture a snip, select theSave Snipbutton.
-
In the Save As box, type a file name, location, and type, and then selectSave.
When you capture a snip from a browser window and save it as an HTML file, the URL appears below the snip. To prevent the URL from appearing:
-
In the Snipping Tool, select theOptionsbutton.
-
In the Snipping Tools Options box, clear theInclude URL below snips (HTML only)check box,then selectOK.
After you capture a snip, select the arrow next to the Send Snip button, and then select an option from the list.
| Press these keys | To do this |
|---|---|
| Alt + M | Choose a snipping mode. |
| Alt + N | Create a new snip in the same mode as the last one. |
| Shift + arrow keys | Move the cursor to select from different types of snips. |
| Alt + D | Delay capture by 1-5 seconds |
| Ctrl + C | Copy the snip to clipboard |
| Ctrl + S | Save the snip |
With your capture open in Snipping Tool, selectEdit>Edit with Paint 3Dto use features for sizing, color, text, and many other enhancements.
In the folder where you’ve saved your snip, right click on the snip. SelectPrintfrom the options and make choices for how you want to print your image.
In the search box on the taskbar, typesnipping tool. You’ll see the Snipping Tool app and a list of actions you can take. SelectPin to taskbar.
First, identify the menu or other components you want to capture. In Snipping Tool, select Delay and then select, for example, 5 seconds. Select Mode to start the 5-second countdown. Within 5 seconds, open a menu or otherwise compose your image. At 5 seconds, when you see the screen turngray, use the mouse to draw around the area you want.
SUBSCRIBE RSS FEEDS
Need more help?
Want more options?
Discover Community Contact Us
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
Microsoft 365 subscription benefits
Microsoft 365 training
Microsoft security
Accessibility center
Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.
Find solutions to common problems or get help from a support agent.
Online support
