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Where do Snips & Screenshots Go on Windows 10 & 11
On both version of Windows, they are saved on the clipboard
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Where do snips and screenshots go in Windows 10 & 11? This is a question we get from some of our readers who probably just installed their new OS or using the Snipping Tool for the first time.
This tool is designed to take a screenshot of any or all portions of a computer screen. To put things in context, the Print Screen key will take the full snap of your screen, but theSnipping Tool is adjustableto only grab the area you prefer.
Where Do Snips & Screenshots Go on Windows 10 & 11?
By default, on both versions of Windows, snips & screenshots aresaved to the clipboardof the computer. This means to retrieve them, you only need to paste them into the application you want such as Microsoft Paint, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and others.
They can also be saved on your PC for future access. Read on as we highlight the easy steps to do this.
How do I take screenshots and save snips on Windows 11?
How do I take screenshots and save snips on Windows 10?
The snipping tool is also included on Windows 10 and the app and usage are absolutely identic.
Even the opening process is the same on the old OS so all the solutions above will still apply to Windows 10 as well.
How to access the clipboard and paste the snips or screenshots?
So, if you don’t save the snip or screenshot manually, it will automatically be copied on the clipboard where you can access it by using the above key combination.
This method will also work on Windows 10 as well. Even though the Clipboard app looks a little bit different, it still has the option of copying and pasting the content.
Aside from the method we highlighted above for snips, we also have an article written on other ways you cantake screenshots on Windows 11and how to install Snipping Tool on Windows 11.
You don’t need to worry because Snipping Tool for Windows 11 is available for free download.
If you can’t find the app, read our guide onwhat to do if the Snipping Tool is missing from your systemand fix it.
Let us know in the comment section if this guide works for you. We also welcome your suggestions if you’re using another method that’s not discussed in this article.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
