Snipping Tool for PC Windows

Snipping Tool for Windows

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4.3 Free

Overview

Capture images easily with the new Snipping Tool app on Windows 11. Use mouse, touch, or pen to edit screenshots and share them anywhere. Note: The new Snipping Tool is available only on Windows 11. If you’re using Windows 10, Snip & Sketch will download to your PC instead.

Features

Capture screenshots with the app or keyboard shortcut (Windows logo key + Shift + S)Use mouse, touch, or pen to edit screenshots.Crop your images and mark them up with ink and highlights.Save or copy your screenshots to share them anywhere.

What's new

- Record your screen with audio from your computer or record your own. – Text actions now allows you to copy or redact text from a screen capture. - Add Shapes and Emojis to your screenshots. - Visual Search with Bing now allows you to search the internet with your screenshots.

Additional Information

  • Developed by Microsoft Corporation
  • Version 2025.03.05
  • Requires

    Available on: PC

    OS: Windows 11 version 22000.0 or higher

  • Published 2018-02-27
  • Size 316.86 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    Afrikaans
    Albanian
    Amharic
    Arabic
    Azerbaijani
    Bangla (Bangladesh)
    Basque
    Belarusian
    Bulgarian
    Catalan
    Chinese (Simplified)
    Chinese (Traditional)
    Croatian
    Czech
    Danish
    Dutch
    English (United Kingdom)
    English (United States)
    Estonian
    Filipino
    Finnish
    French
    French (Canada)
    Galician
    German
    Greek
    Hebrew
    Hindi
    Hungarian
    Icelandic
    Indonesian
    Italian
    Japanese
    Kannada
    Kazakh
    Khmer
    Kiswahili
    Korean
    Lao
    Latvian
    Lithuanian
    Macedonian
    Malay
    Malayalam
    Norwegian (Bokmål)
    Persian
    Polish
    Portuguese (Brazil)
    Portuguese (Portugal)
    Romanian
    Russian
    Serbian (Latin, Serbia)
    Slovak
    Slovenian (Slovenia)
    Spanish (Mexico)
    Spanish (Spain)
    Swedish
    Tamil
    Telugu
    Thai
    Turkish
    Ukrainian
    Uzbek
    Vietnamese
  • Permissions

    Uses all system resources

    Use your microphone

    Use your pictures library

    Close themselves and their own windows, and delay the closing of their app

  • Microsoft Store ID 9mz95kl8mr0l

How to download and install Snipping Tool from the Microsoft

To download and install Snipping Tool for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Snipping Tool.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for Snipping Tool

  • In the Microsoft Store, type Snipping Tool into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find Snipping Tool in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the Snipping Tool Page

  • Open your browser and go to the Snipping Tool page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install Snipping Tool

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install Snipping Tool.
  • Step 4: Use Snipping Tool

  • Launch Snipping Tool from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Snipping Tool.
    Snipping Tool for PC Windows

    Snipping Tool for PC

    4.3 Free

    Snipping Tool FAQs

    How to download and Install Snipping Tool on Windows PC via the NWindows Store
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    Old versions

    Snipping Tool 2025.03.05

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    MSIX
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    2025-03-05

    Snipping Tool for PC Windows

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