How to Save a Screenshot Using Snipping Tool

Learn how to quickly capture and save your screen images using the built-in Snipping Tool application. This guide walks you through the steps to navigate the interface, select your save location, and store your files efficiently.

Dimitrije Mitic
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Scribe for Windows

File Picker UI Host

SnippingTool.exe

Open Snipping Tool

Click the Windows Search box, which is located in your taskbar at the bottom of your screen.

Type "Snipping Tool" and click the Snipping Tool search result.

On the Snipping Tool window, click the **New** button.

Capture the Screenshot

Click and drag your mouse over the area you want to screenshot, then release. In this example, a screenshot is being taken of the desktop background.

Save the Screenshot

Click the **Save** icon in Snipping Tool.

Choose where you want to save the screenshot. In this example, it is being saved to the Pictures folder.

Enter a File Name for the screenshot and click Save.

Close the Snipping Tool when you are finished.