Snipping Tool is a universal program for Windows that allows users to take a screenshot of any part of the screen on their PCs. It is possible to save and share captured images.
Taking screenshots
This is a standard tool by Microsoft Corporation designed to capture screenshots and snips. Users can choose any area on the display of their PC and take a photo. It is possible to narrow down or expand the scale before snipping.
Moreover, the utility supports recording a screen with audio. You can save a video of what is happening on your display in high quality. This might be useful when you want to share your game experience or work projects. It is possible to pause or stop recording anytime.
Edit
Once you take a screenshot, you have an option to instantly edit the image and apply necessary effects. Similar to Paint, here it is possible to point the arrow where you want and add texts. The utility allows you to choose fonts color and density. After you redact the picture, you can save a finished work with one click of the mouse and share it with your friends.
The pictures are stored in PNG, GIF, or JPEG files . You can choose the necessary format in settings.
Features
- an official utility by Microsoft;
- allows to take screenshots and snips;
- users can narrow or expand the scale for capturing necessary area;
- supports various formats including PNG and JPEG;
- there is an option to record videos on the screen;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
