Multiple Snips Exclusive: Snipping Tool

Click the button in the upper-right corner. Select Settings .

If you’ve ever used the Windows Snipping Tool, you know the frustration: you take one screenshot, save or copy it, and then have to manually start over for the next one. But what if you need to capture several areas of your screen—one after another—without interrupting your workflow?

: For capturing a sequence of actions, the built-in Steps Recorder ( psr.exe ) automatically takes a screenshot for every click you make. Advanced "Deep" Features How to snip same part of screen as last time? - Super User snipping tool multiple snips

The Snipping Tool, a humble yet powerful utility, has been a staple in Windows operating systems for years. Its primary function is to capture screenshots, or "snips," of specific areas on your screen. While many users are familiar with taking a single snip at a time, few explore the full potential of the Snipping Tool, particularly when it comes to capturing multiple snips. In this blog post, we'll delve into the world of multiple snips, exploring how to use this feature to boost your productivity and enhance your workflow.

The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 allows you to capture and manage multiple snips simultaneously through a dedicated setting that opens each new capture in a unique window. This is a significant upgrade from the older versions where taking a new snip would often overwrite or close the previous one. How to Enable Multiple Snips To capture multiple screenshots without closing the previous ones, you must enable the "Multiple Windows" feature within the app settings: Open Snipping Tool Click the button in the upper-right corner

: Type "Snipping Tool" in the search bar or use the shortcut Win + Shift + S .

: Scroll down to the "Multiple windows" section and toggle the switch to On . But what if you need to capture several

Locate the option and toggle the slider to On . Built-in Alternatives for Multiple Snips

: Click the three horizontal dots (See more) in the upper-right corner and select Settings .