Snipping Tool App for Mac

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The native screen capture capability of your Mac device is fantastic, but if you are looking for a comprehensive solution that provides you with more control and flexibility, the Snipping Tool on Mac is a brilliant alternative. It incorporates a few advanced features that the usual Command-Shift-4 function might lack, definitely enriching your overall Mac experience.

Key Features of Snipping Tool

When it comes to advanced screenshot possibilities, the Snipping Tool for Mac download offers a wide array of features:

  • Freehand Selection: This tool allows you to draw an arbitrary shape around an area to capture just the part of the screen you want.
  • Rectangular Snip: This option lets you capture a rectangular screenshot.
  • Window Snip: In this mode, you can capture the contents of a single window.
  • Full-Screen Snip: It takes a screenshot of the entire screen of your Mac device.

Compatibility

Designed to serve various Apple devices, the Snipping Tool operates efficiently whether you are using an iMac or MacBook, even if these devices are running on the ARM M1 chip. You can employ the Snipping Tool on macOS, ensuring every user gets the same elevated privileges on every device, maintaining consistency across the platform.

Installation

To benefit from the Snipping Tool on Mac for free, follow these steps:

  • Verify that your device is running macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or a later version.
  • Search and select the 'Snipping Tool for Mac' on your browser.
  • Click on the 'Download' button on our website.
  • After the download is completed, open the installer.
  • Follow the instructions in the installer to complete the process.

Launching Snipping Tool

After completing the Snipping Tool for Mac free to download, launching the app is just a few clicks away:

  • Navigate to your Applications folder.
  • Locate and select 'Snipping Tool'.
  • Double click on the application to open it.

Being just a few steps away, the free Snipping Tool on Mac ensures you capture and share what's important in no time.

Using Snipping Tool

Understanding the basic functionality and steps of utilizing the free Snipping Tool download for Mac to capture your screen:

  • Once you launch the application, select the type of snip you want to use.
  • Click 'New' to start the capture.
  • Click and drag to select the area you want to capture.
  • You can now save, copy or share the screenshot easily.

Setting Snipping Tool as Default

If you use the Snipping Tool download for Mac quite frequently and wish to set it as the default screenshot method:

  • Navigate to System Preferences on your Mac.
  • Go to Keyboard shortcuts and select Screenshots.
  • Customize the key combinations to engage the Snipping Tool.

Differences With Other Platforms 

Features Snipping Tool for Mac Snipping Tool for Windows
Freehand Selection Yes Yes
Rectangular Snip Yes Yes
Window Snip Yes No
Full-Screen Snip Yes Yes
Instant Markup and Edit Yes No

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