Snipping tool - How to open it directly after snipping?

linkinpark69 · Oct 27, 2023

I have /thoughts/ about this saving screenshots issue

I take lots of screenshots regularly. Having to hit windows+shift+S, then click on the notification, then hit ctrl+s, then confirm the save location (yes, it will go to the same place as previously saved-to, i think, but i still have to check everytime in case it decides to save it somewhere else, or tbh if i accidentally change the location as i'm trying to save it lol and then I can't find the saved screenshot again)

I use windows 10 on my desktop and at work, and I also use a macbook pro regularly. On mac when you do the screenshot key combination command+shift+5 (i believe. can't remember it's muscle memory) it will automatically save it to a designated folder as an image, and it also gives a pop up notification in the corner showing a thumbnail, which you are able to click on to open the screenshot to edit it, or just leave it and it goes away.

All this to say, I don't really notice much of a difference between my windows and mac experience, like yeah they're different, but i like both and know how to deal with each one's quirks.

but this screenshot thing! really bugs me lol it's way more convenient on a mac, i just want windows to save screenshots automatically

I screenshot lots for like moodboarding, inspiration, technical info, anything i'll want to reference later.

Sometimes I browse through them and it's liek a scrapbook looking back at everything, highly recommend. and helpful to remember stuff I wanted to look up!

Wynona · Oct 27, 2023

I have a link to the Snipping Tool on my Taskbar.

I left click the shortcut and choose the option I want and click on New. Once my snip is done, and everything disappears, I again left click on the shortcut, which brings up what I've snipped. Ctrl S (Save as) and choose where to save my clip.

johnlgalt · Oct 28, 2023

linkinpark69 said:
I have /thoughts/ about this saving screenshots issue

I take lots of screenshots regularly. Having to hit windows+shift+S, then click on the notification, then hit ctrl+s, then confirm the save location (yes, it will go to the same place as previously saved-to, i think, but i still have to check everytime in case it decides to save it somewhere else, or tbh if i accidentally change the location as i'm trying to save it lol and then I can't find the saved screenshot again)

I use windows 10 on my desktop and at work, and I also use a macbook pro regularly. On mac when you do the screenshot key combination command+shift+5 (i believe. can't remember it's muscle memory) it will automatically save it to a designated folder as an image, and it also gives a pop up notification in the corner showing a thumbnail, which you are able to click on to open the screenshot to edit it, or just leave it and it goes away.

All this to say, I don't really notice much of a difference between my windows and mac experience, like yeah they're different, but i like both and know how to deal with each one's quirks.

but this screenshot thing! really bugs me lol it's way more convenient on a mac, i just want windows to save screenshots automatically

I screenshot lots for like moodboarding, inspiration, technical info, anything i'll want to reference later.

Sometimes I browse through them and it's liek a scrapbook looking back at everything, highly recommend. and helpful to remember stuff I wanted to look up!

The most recent update for Snipping tool in Windows 11 has several options you should look at.

I have it attached to the PrtScrn button, so I use that. It gives me the usualy options for screenshots (rectangular area, free form, specific app window or entire desktop), and once I've selected the area I want or click on the app window I want, it takes the screenshot and saves it directly to the folder I've chosen - \Pictures\Screenshots, in my case.

It's every bit as simple as what you describe on your Mac, and with me employing the PrtScrn button, it's even less buttons to use.

Wynona · Oct 28, 2023

johnlgalt said:
The most recent update for Snipping tool in Windows 11 has several options you should look at.

I have it attached to the PrtScrn button, so I use that. It gives me the usualy options for screenshots (rectangular area, free form, specific app window or entire desktop), and once I've selected the area I want or click on the app window I want, it takes the screenshot and saves it directly to the folder I've chosen - \Pictures\Screenshots, in my case.

It's every bit as simple as what you describe on your Mac, and with me employing the PrtScrn button, it's even less buttons to use.

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@johnlgalt

Well, duhhhhhhhh! I've never paid attention to those three dots at the top of the Snipping Tool! Sheesh!

The one thing that I'm not sure of . . . Automatically save screenshots. Because I use screenshots in tutorials for my students, I don't want the "shot" default name saved; I want to rename it for clarity.

Am I misunderstanding something here?

johnlgalt · Oct 28, 2023

Nope - it uses the format Screenshot {full date and time}.png

I normally don't edit in Snipping tool anyway, using IrfanView (for easy editing) and Paint.net (for complex editing), and if need be, I can rename then.

But for simple stuff, I don't even bother, as, with the screenshots folder set to arrange by date, I can easily find and attach screenshots - that folder on my system has over 1000 screenshots in it lol.

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