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1 min read 5 stepsJanuary 31, 2026Verified January 2026

How to Use the Snipping Tool on Windows

Capture, annotate, and share screenshots with Windows' built-in Snipping Tool.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Open Snipping Tool
2.Choose a capture mode
3.Capture the area
4.Annotate the screenshot
5.Save or share

Open Snipping Tool

~15s

Press ⊞ Win+Shift+S for quick capture, or search "Snipping Tool" in Start for the full app.

Choose a capture mode

~15s

Select Rectangle, Free-form, Window, or Full-screen snip depending on what you need to capture.

Capture the area

~15s

Click and drag to select the area. The screenshot is copied to your clipboard and a notification appears.

Annotate the screenshot

~15s

Click the notification to open the editor. Use pen, highlighter, and eraser tools to mark up the image.

Save or share

~15s

Click Save (Ctrl+S) to save as a file, or use the Share button to send via email or apps.

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