Screenshot Tools
The latest Screenshot Tools coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Adds GIF Export: A Game-Changer for Screen Recordings
Microsoft’s Snipping Tool has quietly evolved from a basic screenshot utility to a surprisingly capable media capture tool with its latest update. The newest addition—GIF export for screen...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Now Supports GIF Recording: A Game-Changer for Screen Capture
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a groundbreaking update to its Snipping Tool in Windows 11, transforming the humble screenshot utility into a powerful GIF creation tool. This unexpected enhancement...
Windows Insider Update: Snipping Tool Now Lets You Export Animated GIFs
Microsoft's latest Windows Insider update brings a highly anticipated feature to the Snipping Tool: native GIF export. This enhancement transforms the built-in screenshot utility into a powerful tool...
Windows 11 PrintScreen Changes: Restore Classic Screenshot Behavior in 2 Steps
Microsoft's recent changes to the PrintScreen (PrtScn) functionality in Windows 11 have left many users frustrated. The traditional behavior, where pressing the PrintScreen key would instantly...
Backup and Share Windows 11 Recall Snapshots with This Step-by-Step Export Guide
Microsoft's Recall feature in Windows 11 revolutionizes how users track and revisit their digital activities by capturing snapshots of on-screen content. This powerful tool not only enhances...
Top PowerToys Utilities to Supercharge Your Windows Productivity
Microsoft PowerToys has emerged as a must-have toolkit for Windows power users and casual enthusiasts alike, offering a suite of utilities designed to streamline workflows and unlock hidden...
Windows 11 2025 Update: AI-Powered Features Revolutionize User Experience
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 2025 update is transforming how users interact with their PCs through groundbreaking AI integration. The tech giant has rolled out a suite of intelligent features...
Boost Productivity: How to Use Ctrl+G for Quick GIFs in Windows 11 Snipping Tool
Microsoft's Snipping Tool in Windows 11 has quietly evolved into one of the most versatile screen capture utilities available. With the introduction of the Ctrl+G keyboard shortcut, users can now...
Windows 11 Snipping Tool Now Includes Color Picker and AI Screenshot Cropping for Insiders
Microsoft has finally addressed a longtime annoyance for Windows users by integrating a color picker directly into the Snipping Tool, alongside an AI-powered cropping feature for Copilot+ PCs. The...
Snipping Tool 11.2504.38.0 Delivers Instant Color Picking and AI Text Extraction to Windows Insiders
Microsoft just shipped a Windows Insider update that transforms the humble Snipping Tool into a pocket powerhouse. Version 11.2504.38.0, now available in the Dev and Canary channels, adds a built-in...
Windows 11’s Native Color Picker: Instantly Capture Any On-Screen Color
Windows 11 has introduced a native Color Picker tool, significantly enhancing the design and development workflow for creatives and developers. This feature allows users to effortlessly select and...
Microsoft's AI Rewrite of Notepad, Paint, and Snipping Tool Comes With a Subscription Catch
Notepad, the stripped‑down text editor that has shipped with Windows for four decades, can now rewrite your sentences using generative AI. But the feature isn’t free, and it isn’t available to...