Screenshots and screenshot location on Windows 11/10

Where are clippings and screenshots in Windows 11? This is a question we get from some of our readers who may have just installed a new operating system or used a snipping tool for the first time.

This tool is designed to capture any or all parts of your computer screen. To put things in context, the Print Screen key will take a complete snapshot of your screen, but the Snipping Tool can be adjusted to grab just the area you like.

Where are the screenshots and screenshots on Windows 10/11?

By default, clips and screenshots are saved to your computer's clipboard. This means that to retrieve them, you simply paste them into your desired application such as Microsoft Paint, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, etc.

They can also be saved on your PC for future access. Read on as we highlight the simple steps to do this.

How to take a screenshot on Windows 11 and save the screenshot?

1. Press the key to open WindowsSearch. WindowsS
2. Enter Snip in the search box. Select Snipping Tool in Best match and click Open.
   
3. You can also start the snipping tool by pressing the Windows key. ShiftS
   
4. Select New. Then select your preferred Snip.
   
5. Next, drag the cursor over the area where you want to take a screenshot.
6. Click the three-dot icon in the menu bar to reveal more options. Select Save.
   
7. Type the desired name for the new file and then select the location where you want to save the Snips in Windows. After this, click Save.

How to take a screenshot on Windows 10 and save the screenshot?

The Snipping Tool is also included in Windows 10, and the application and usage are exactly the same.

The opening process is the same even on older operating systems, so all the above solutions still work on Windows 10.

How to access the clipboard and paste clippings or screenshots?

1. Go to the app where you want to paste the clip or screenshot.
2. Press the Windows V key on your keyboard.
3. You will see all the items you copied on the clipboard in reverse chronological order, so you will find the newest first. Just select it and it will paste automatically.

So if you don’t save the snippet or screenshot manually, it will automatically be copied to the clipboard and you can access it using the above key combination.

This method also works on Windows 10. Even though the Clipboard app looks different, it still has the ability to select and copy and paste content.

In addition to the screenshot methods we highlighted above, we also have an article covering other ways to take screenshots on Windows 11 and how to install a snipping tool on Windows 11.

You don’t need to worry because the Snipping Tool for Windows 11 is available for free download.

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