Snipping tool is only included with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. If you can not find it, you can alternatively download the free tool Capture Screenshot lite which looks the same and works pretty much the same. The download link is https://www.gutmannsoft.com/en/screenshot/capture-screenshot-lite.php. (Make sure you click the download link at the bottom of the page to get the free version.)
To start the standard Snipping Tool in Windows 10
Click on “Search” / “Magnifier Glass”,
Enter “Snip”
Click on the Snipping Tool icon.
Starting the Snipping tool in Windows 8
it is pretty much the same. (Note that you need one “p” more)
Click on “Start”,
Enter “Snipp”
Click on the Snipping Tool icon.
Start snipping tool in Windows 8 (screenshot)
Video instructions: How to capture a Screenshot in Windows 10 using the Snipping Tool
1. Click on “Search” / “Magnifier Glass”, 2. Enter “Snip” 3. Click on the Snipping Tool icon. 4. Click “New” 5. Choose the area to capture 6. Save the screenshot to your computer
Video instructions: How to find and start the Snipping Tool in Windows 8
To start Snipping Tool in Windows 8:
How to Take a Screenshot in Microsoft Windows. In this Article: Article Summary Taking a Full-Screen Screenshot on Windows 8 and 10 Taking a Full-Screen Screenshot on Any Windows Computer Taking a One-Window Screenshot Using the Snipping Tool Program Using the Snipping Tool Shortcut Screenshotting Several Windows in a Row Using Windows Tablets Community Q&A. Google earth free download - Google Earth, Google Earth Voyager, Google Earth Pro, and many more programs. @Brad Since Win7 I was used to press the Win-Key and then type 'Snip' and press enter to start the snipping tool. Now with a fresh install of Windows 10 that workflow from the Startmenu-Search stopped working. A JPG image file is a standard image format that works with most software. Since Google Maps doesn't have an option to save maps as JPG image files, take and save a screenshot of Google Maps as a JPG using the Snipping Tool on newer versions of Windows, or Microsoft Paint on Windows XP and older. Alternative to Windows Snipping Tool for Mac OSX. Ask Question. Up vote 54 down vote favorite. Is there something like the Windows Snipping Tool for OSX? First hit for 'screenshot mac os x' on google is a page with extensive info on the shortcuts and their uses – Alexander Dec 22 '11 at 2:21.
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With a mouse: Open the charm bar by putting the mouse cursor to the top-right corner of the screen.
With a touchscreen: Swipe from the right side to the left.
Select “Search”.
Make sure you have “Apps” selected.
Type in “Snipp”.
Start the Snipping Tool by clicking the icon.
Windows will switch to the desktop mode.
See how to start Snipping Tool in Windows 8 in this video:
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How can I print a ScreenShot?
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You can not print with the Microsoft Windows Snipping Tool. You can either open the snip first in MS Paint or you can use the tool https://www.gutmannsoft.com/en/screenshot/capture-screenshot-lite.php
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How can I start the tool automatically?
There is no default option. You can add it to the Autostart group in Windows 7 and lower. For Windows 8, you need to go to Task manager and add a new Task in Startup. Capture Screenshot lite has a tickbox for that under options.
Can I use the Print-screen button with the screen capture tool?
Yes. But you need to click new-snip first, then ESC on your keyboard then Print Screen.
How can I make a screenshot from a menu?
Use the ESC trick from above and then Print Screen key.