But before we do that, let us go over the minimum system requirements. If your PC is missing the Sniping Tool, all you need to do is download it from Microsoft Store. With the Snipping Tool, you can take screenshots without installing any third-party software. The Snipping Tool was previously known as “Snip & Sketch.” However, since Windows 11 was launched in 2021, its UI has been redesigned to be more in tone with the OS. The captured screenshot is then saved to the clipboard and can be edited using the Snipping Tool editor. The Snipping Tool is preinstalled with Windows and can be run by pressing the Windows Key + Shift + S keyboard shortcut keys. You can also add annotations to the screen capture.

You can take a screenshot of the complete screen, capture portions of the screen (like app windows), or any custom shape on the screen.

Snipping Tool is a free screen capture utility built into Windows and Windows 11.