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Snipping Tool

Microsoft's free screenshot app for Windows 11, which also records the screen with sound.

21/100

#9 of 9 screen recorders
Facts checked 8 Oct 2026

In short

Snipping Tool suits Windows 11 users who want a quick screen recording at no cost1,2. It records PC audio and a microphone3. For trimming, captions or other editing, Microsoft sends you to Clipchamp1.

Best for: Windows 11 users who need a quick recording at no cost.

Where the points come from

Capture6 of 30
Editing and sharing0 of 25
Systems5 of 15
Price and licence10 of 30

Capture 6 of 30 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Webcam overlayNot published0 / 6
System sound and microphoneYesRecords PC audio and a microphone voice-over3,4.6 / 6
4K recordingNot published0 / 6
60 frames a secondNot published0 / 6
Draw while recordingNot published0 / 6

Editing and sharing 0 of 25 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Built-in editorNoTrimming has appeared only in a Windows Insider preview build5; Microsoft's support page sends recordings to Clipchamp for editing1.0 / 8
Share by linkNot published0 / 8
Automatic captionsNoCaptions are made in the separate Clipchamp editor, not in Snipping Tool1.0 / 9

Systems 5 of 15 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Desktop systemsWindowsVideo snips are a Windows 11 feature1.5 / 15

Price and licence 10 of 30 points

RuleWhat is publishedPoints
Free without watermark or time limitNot published0 / 12
First-year price$0Free from the Microsoft Store2.10 / 10
Open sourceNot published0 / 8

The rule behind each line: how we score screen recorders.

Plans and prices

As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.

PlanPrice as listedPer monthNotes
FreeWindows usersFree2$0Screenshots and screen recordings

Strengths

  • Free from the Microsoft Store2.
  • Records PC audio and microphone voice-overs3,4.
  • Starts a recording straight away with Windows logo key + Shift + R1.
  • You can preview a recording before saving or sharing it6.

Limits

  • Windows only, and the Windows 10 instructions have no video snips1.
  • Captions and further editing need the separate Clipchamp editor1.

Other screen recorders

  1. 1
    BandicamGamers and tutorial makers who would rather pay once
    75/100
    $33.26/yrfirst-year price
  2. 2
    ScreenPalTeachers and teams who share short how-to videos by link
    74/100
    $48/yrfirst-year price
  3. 3
    OBS StudioPeople who want a free recorder with full control over sources and quality
    69/100
    $0first-year price
  4. 4
    SnagitPeople who mix screenshots and short screen videos for guides and feedback
    66/100
    $44.25/yrfirst-year price

All 9 screen recorders

Sources

  1. Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots | Microsoft Support, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  2. Snipping Tool - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store, Microsoft. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  3. The most personal Windows 11 experience begins rolling out today, Microsoft (Windows Experience Blog). Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  4. New Updates for Snipping Tool and Notepad for Windows Insiders, Microsoft (Windows Insider Blog). Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  5. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3291 (Dev and Beta Channels), Microsoft (Windows Insider Blog). Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
  6. Screen recording in Snipping Tool begins rolling out to Windows Insiders, Microsoft (Windows Insider Blog). Accessed 8 Oct 2026.

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