Using Snipping Tool to Take Screenshots of Windows PC Screen

Taking screenshot on Windows PC become so popular that Microsoft decided to including Snipping Tool in Windows releases.

Although, Snipping tool was not included in Windows PCs until Windows 7. But before the arrival of Windows 7 that brought with it the Snipping tool, there was the option of using Windows PC keyboard shortcuts to taking screenshot which still work till these moments.

However, despite the fact that various Windows PC keyboard shortcuts can very well capture the PC's entire screen, a portion of the PC's screen or a particular Window; third party software programs that are designed to serving similar purposes still thrive. Why? Because the keyboard shortcuts feature are missing out on some extras.

Meanwhile, the Snipping Tool, I think; is Microsoft's own response to the ever growing demand for the need to capturing PC's screen. For varying purposes, from day to day, Windows PC users capture their PC's screen and in order to efficiently serving these purposes; not minding the Windows built-in tool, the Snipping tool which is designed specifically for taking screenshot on Windows PC, several Windows PC users have got their own favorite programs installed on their Windows PC.

The reason for this is not far fetched; not many Windows PC users understand the purpose of the Snipping tool or how it is being used.

In this tutorial, I'll be showing you, step by step guides; how to use Snipping tool to capture screenshots on your Windows PC.

How to Take a Screenshot Using the Snipping Tool

1. Open or Launch Snipping Tool Application

   The first thing you need to do is to open the Snipping tool

   
   

   To open or launch the Snipping tool application, you can click on Windows Menu button and go to Windows Accessories. You can also launch the Snipping tool application by typing Snipping Tool in the Start Menu search box.

   
   

2. Click “Mode” - this allows you choose how you want to capture your screenshot

   After the Snipping Tool application is opened, click on "Mode" and select your desired option from the options that drop-down.

   
   

   Breakdown of the options and their respective functions:

   • Rectangular Snip will let you draw a box around the image you want to capture.

   • Free-form Snip lets you capture any part of the screen you draw around.

   • Window Snip helps you capture any window you choose.

   • Full-screen Snip lets you capture the entire screen.

3. Click “New” and Take your Screenshot.

   After selecting your preferred option from the ones listed from above, you can now click "New" and then, take your screenshot.

   
   

4. Finally, Click “Save Snip”

   Depending on your chosen option, you can now click on “Save Snip”. Once clicked, you'll be asked to save your image to your desired location or folder on the PC.

   
   

If you missed our previous post which discussed how to take screenshots of your Windows PC Using Windows keyboard shortcuts, you can check it again by clicking the link.