: Record a specific area of your screen with optional microphone audio for quick tutorials.
Note: You can rebind your PrtSc key to open the full Snipping Tool interface in . 2. Capture Modes
When you trigger a snip, a toolbar appears at the top of your screen with four main options: : Click and drag to select a specific box. Free-form : Draw any shape around an object. SnippingTool.exe
: The tool can automatically detect QR codes in your snips and provide the embedded link.
: Click the Text actions button to identify and copy text from any captured image. : Record a specific area of your screen
: Select a specific app window to capture it cleanly without the taskbar. Full-screen : Instantly captures everything on all monitors. 3. Advanced Windows 11 Features
: Automatically black out sensitive information like email addresses and phone numbers before sharing. Capture Modes When you trigger a snip, a
: Automatically adjusts the capture area to tightly frame prominent on-screen content. 4. Editing and Saving Your guide to Snipping Tool in Windows - Microsoft