Snipping Tool is another useful screen recording tool that is preinstalled on most Windows 11 PCs. Unfortunately, not all Windows PCs will be compatible with the latest Snipping Tool, which has recording features. We’ll start by checking the version of your operating systems.
Go to your Windows Start menu button and select Settings. Next, click on System, then scroll down and click on About. Another screen will open in the same window, showing the specs of your computer. Check to see if your Windows 11 version is 22621.1344 or higher.
Then follow these steps:
Step 1. Start Snipping Tool and select the window
To open the Snipping Tool, go to your Windows Search bar, type in Snipping Tool, and click on it. A window will appear that looks like this:
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Next, click the Record button with the camcorder icon (the camera icon is for screen capture only) to let the tool know you want to use this feature. Then click on the +New button in the top left corner of the window to begin a new screen recording.
Step 2. Crop the area of the screen to record
What’s great about using the Snipping Tool to screen record on Windows is that it allows you to crop the area you want to record manually. This is useful for removing areas that reveal private information. After clicking +New, you can select an area by left-clicking your mouse and dragging the white dotted line over the section you wish to record.
Step 3. Press the Start recording button
Click the Start button in the floating window at the top of your screen to initiate the recording on a Windows device. Drag the edges over the portion of the screen you want to record (or the entire screen).
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Step 4. Press Stop and save the video file
Once you’re done recording, press Stop. Save it by selecting the Save as option in the Snipping Tool window in the top right corner (it looks like an old-fashioned floppy disk).
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