The essential snipping tool for Windows. Grab any part of your screen, add annotations, extract text with OCR, and record your workflow — all in one place.
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Capture, annotate, extract, record — all from one intuitive interface
Choose from rectangular, freeform, window, or full-screen capture. Snip exactly what you need with a single click or shortcut.
Add arrows, text boxes, highlights, and freehand drawings. Make your point clear with built-in editing tools.
Extract text from any screenshot. Copy and paste text from images, PDFs, or websites instantly — no retyping.
Grab color values (HEX, RGB, HSL) directly from your screen. Perfect for designers and developers.
Record your screen activity with audio. Create tutorials, demos, or bug reports without installing extra software.
Copy to clipboard, save to disk, or share directly via email, cloud, or messaging apps. Your workflow, streamlined.
Four simple steps to capture and enhance your screen
Open the snipping tool from the start menu or press Win+Shift+S
Pick rectangular, freeform, window, or fullscreen capture
Annotate with pens, highlighters, text, and shapes. Extract text or pick colors.
Copy to clipboard, save as PNG/JPEG, or share directly
Join millions of users who capture, edit, and share with the most reliable snipping tool for Windows.
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