WHERE SNIPPING TOOL SAVE?

The snipping tool is a handy tool that allows you to capture screenshots of anything on your screen. It's a great way to share images with others, or to keep a record of something important.

But where does the snipping tool save its images? The answer depends on your version of Windows.

On Windows 10, the snipping tool saves images to a default location. The default location is usually your Pictures folder, in a subfolder called Screenshots. Check where you saved prior snips to know your default location.

If you want to change the default location, open the snipping tool and click on the Options button. Be sure the Tool is not running when clicking Options. Then, select the "Change default save location" option.

Enter the new location that you want to use and click on the "Select Folder" button.

The snipping tool will now save images to the new location.

How to Find Snipping Tool Screenshots

If you're not sure where the snipping tool saved an image, you can search for it using File Explorer.

Open File Explorer and click on the "Pictures" folder.

In the pictures folder, look for a folder called "Screenshots". Open the screenshots folder.

In the screenshots folder, you will find all of the images that you have captured with the snipping tool.

Snipping Tool Keyboard Shortcuts

The snipping tool has a number of keyboard shortcuts that can help you take screenshots quickly and easily.

• Windows Key + Shift + S: This keyboard shortcut opens the snipping tool.

• Windows Key + Print Screen: This keyboard shortcut takes a screenshot of the entire screen.

• Alt + Print Screen: This keyboard shortcut takes a screenshot of the active window.

• Ctrl + Print Screen: This keyboard shortcut copies a screenshot of the entire screen to the clipboard.

Snipping Tool Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips and tricks for using the snipping tool:

• You can use the snipping tool to capture a screenshot of a specific area of the screen.

• You can use the snipping tool to annotate screenshots.

• You can use the snipping tool to share screenshots with others.

Conclusion

The snipping tool is a handy tool with various functions. It is simple to use, and it can capture what is on your screen according to your preference.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where does the snipping tool save images on Windows 7 and 8?

On Windows 7 and 8, the snipping tool saves images to the user's Documents folder, in a subfolder called Screenshots.

• Can I change the default save location for the snipping tool?

Yes, you can change the default save location for the snipping tool. To do this, open the snipping tool and click on the Options button. Then, select the "Change default save location" option.

• How do I take a screenshot of a specific area of the screen?

To take a screenshot of a specific area of the screen, open the snipping tool and select the "New" option. Then, use your mouse to drag a rectangle around the area of the screen that you want to capture.

• How do I annotate a screenshot?

To annotate a screenshot, open the snipping tool and click on the "Pen" button. Then, use your mouse to draw on the screenshot.

• How do I share a screenshot with others?

To share a screenshot with others, open the snipping tool and click on the "Share" button. Then, select the method that you want to use to share the screenshot.