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Windows 11: Record Part of Your Screen with Snipping Tool

Record part of your screen as a video using Snipping Tool. Open [Snipping Tool] on Start and select the [Record] button, or press Win+Shift+R. You can play the video in the preview and save it as an MP4 with the desired location and name using the save button.

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Windows 11: Record Part of Your Screen with Snipping Tool overview: Purpose and prerequisites, Configure the feature, Try it out and see the results, Turn it off and restore the previous setup
An overview of this guide’s steps and checks, not a screenshot of the app.

Who this guide is for and what to prepare

  • Users who want to streamline daily operations with Windows 11
  • Users who want to try out the feature in a way that allows them to restore the settings.

What you need

  • Save the file you are working on and try it with test data that does not include personal information.
  • Keep notifications, emails, passwords, and personal information out of scope. The availability of microphone/system audio differs depending on the app version and settings.

Purpose and prerequisites

Record part of your screen as a video using Snipping Tool. Open [Snipping Tool] on Start and select the [Record] button, or press Win+Shift+R. You can play the video in the preview and save it as an MP4 with the desired location and name using the save button.

Keep notifications, emails, passwords, and personal information out of scope. The availability of microphone/system audio differs depending on the app version and settings.

Configure the feature

Open [Snipping Tool] on Start and select the [Record] button, or press Win+Shift+R.

  1. Open [Snipping Tool] in Start and select the [Record] button or press Win+Shift+R

Try it out and see the results

After [New], drag the recording range and select [Start]. Perform only the necessary operations, and select [Stop] when finished. You can play the video in the preview, and save it as an MP4 with the desired location and name using the save button.

Record a portion of your test app, preview the range, length, and audio after stopping, and save as an MP4. Hide notifications, customer name, and separate tabs before starting. Check whether you can record protected videos or other people's screens, and check the rights.

The recording range also includes the area when the recording controls are open. For example, if you are explaining the settings screen, surround the entire window with a frame to prevent notifications or other materials from entering. After stopping, play the video from the beginning in the preview, check that the clicked item and text are readable, and that only the necessary audio is included before sharing the saved video.

  1. After [New], drag the recording range and select [Start]. Perform only the necessary operations and select [Stop] when finished
  2. You can play the video in the preview and save it as an MP4 with the desired location and name using the save button.

Turn it off and restore the previous setup

If you close without saving, read the confirmation and discard it. Check and change automatic saving in Snipping Tool's three-dot menu > [Settings].

  1. If you close without saving, read the confirmation and discard it. Check/change automatic saving in Snipping Tool's three-dot menu > [Settings]

Limitations and requirements

  • Keep notifications, emails, passwords, and personal information out of scope. The availability of microphone/system audio differs depending on the app version and settings.
  • If the settings are fixed on an organization-managed PC, check with the administrator instead of using unofficial methods to circumvent the policy.

Frequently asked questions

Need to record the entire screen?

In recording mode, you can specify a rectangular area. Enclose only the parts necessary for explanation, and create a composition that does not include personal information or notifications.

What should I check before saving?

Check the screen range, readable text size, and recorded audio by playing the preview. Check that you can open and play the saved video file as well.

Official sources and verification date

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