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Windows always includes a built-in tool called Snipping Tool that users can use to capture and edit screenshots. A few years ago, Microsoft decided to freeze the development of Snipping Tool and announced the end of support for the application. At that time, the company focused on the successor tool to Snipping Tool, called Snip & Sketch.
Exploring the new Snipping Tool experience on Windows 11
After loosening WinUI APIs with Windows 11, Microsoft has now changed direction, stating that the classic Snipping Tool will become part of the Snip & Sketch toolset. In Windows 11, the classic Snipping Tool and Snip & Sketch are now called 'Snipping Tool', with overall functionality remaining largely unchanged.
Download Windows 11 here to use the latest Snipping Tool:
- More info: Download link for Windows 11 Pro
To experience the new Snipping Tool, simply open this screen capture tool using the shortcut Windows + Shift + S or Windows Search. From there, you can capture a window, the entire screen, a custom-shaped area, or a rectangular shape. The captured screenshots will then appear in the Snipping Tool (formerly known as Snip & Sketch), where you can annotate them using various colored pens.
The new Snipping Tool combines the best of both applications, granting users access to all original features. Thus, Windows 11 delivers a superior photo capturing and editing experience compared to Windows 10. As part of the update, Microsoft has also implemented rounded corners, Fluent Design, and new icons for the application.
- More info: How to install Windows 11
