Windows 10: How to save screenshots made from the snipping tool?

Discus and support How to save screenshots made from the snipping tool? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; every screenshot i make with snipping tool doesnt save anywhere in my files and only into my clipboard... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Anonymous_120, Mar 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM.

  1. How to save screenshots made from the snipping tool?


    every screenshot i make with snipping tool doesnt save anywhere in my files and only into my clipboard

    :)
     
    Anonymous_120, Mar 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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  2. Cannot screenshot with Snipping Tool

    Thanks for replying! I've done everything you suggested, but the issue still persists. To make it easier to troubleshoot, I've listed all the things I've tried so far.

    System Model: OMEN Laptop 15-ek1xxx

    Symptom: The Snipping Tool app opens as expected but when trying to take a screenshot by clicking on "New" inside the app or using its shortcuts (PrtSc or Windows + Shift + S), the cursor briefly changes to buffer and the app minimizes, but nothing happens.

    Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

    • Terminated Snipping Tool
    • Repaired Snipping Tool
    • Reset Snipping Tool
    • Updated Windows and drivers
    • Set time automatically
    • Set time to October 30/31, 2021
    • Enabled/disabled settings inside Snipping Tool
    • Enabled delay and fullscreen options inside Snipping Tool
    • Enabled notifications and priority notifications for Snipping Tool
    • Changed Snipping Tool to run "Always" as a background app
    • Enabled Clipboard History
    • Enabled "use PrtSc to use Snipping Tool"
    • Clicked on "New" inside Snipping Tool
    • Used the PrtSc key and Windows + Shift + S shortcut
    • Checked that the keyboard hardware is up to date and not faulty
    • Pinned Snipping Tool to the taskbar
    Advanced Troubleshooting Steps:

    • Disabled "Do not allow Snipping Tool to run" in gpedit (Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Tablet PC > Accessories)
    • Created the "DisableSnippingTool" key in registry (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\TabletPC and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\TabletPC) and set it to 0
    • Created the "EnableSnippingTool" key in registry (Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Applets\SnippingTool) and set it to 1
    • Ran sfc/scannow
    • Ran DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
    • Restarted Windows Explorer
    • Uninstalled and reinstalled Snipping Tool via PowerShell/cmd
    • Perfomed a Clean Boot
    • Created a new user profile
    What I have not tried:

    • Enabled App Permissions Picture on Snipping Tool (the option does not show on advanced options)
    • Ran the Windows 11 Snipping Tool Directly from the "Windows.old" folder (I do not have Windows.old folder)
    • Reset Windows
     
    Vinicius Valins, Mar 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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  3. Change Snipping Tool save location on Windows 11 but not Screenshots

    Hi

    Welcome to Microsoft community.

    Unfortunately, as of as I know, there is no direct way to change the default save location for the Snipping Tool without also affecting the Screenshots folder in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool and the Screenshot function share the same default save location.

    However, there's a workaround you might find useful. After you've taken a snip using the Snipping Tool, rather than simply clicking the save button (floppy disk icon), you can choose "File" from the menu and then "Save As". This will allow you to select a specific location where you want to save the snip. If you always save your snips to the same location using this method, the Snipping Tool will remember the location and suggest it as the default place to save the next time you use "Save As".

    Best regards

    Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Derrick19 - MSFT, Mar 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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  4. How to save screenshots made from the snipping tool?

    Screenshots with no snipping tool (W10)

    I'm looking for a way to automatically save screenshots without using the snipping tool. I create online gaming posts, reviews, and edit games with non-repeatable cinematics. During these moments, I need to take rapid-fire screenshots with auto-save functionality. However, the NIVIDA screenshots are too slow to respond, and the snipping tool doesn't auto-save. It requires me to open the app to save, which is not only extremely disruptive but also makes my job nearly impossible. It's causing me to lose out on hours of in-game, cinematic-based photography. Sometimes when the snipping tool opens, it disrupts my entire system, and I've crashed countless times because of it. I don't do video recordings due to loss in quality and storage space concerns, so suggesting that I attempt them and screenshot frames won't help. I'm extremely frustrated. I've tried every trick I've read on here and what I could find on Google. Nothing has helped. The snipping tool does not have any autosave options in settings and requires me to individually open and save every single picture. It's ridiculous and feels like a low quality and outdated way of doing things.

    Is there a way to screenshot that DOESN'T require the snipping tool? A way that auto-saves so I can do rapid-fire screenshotting?
     
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