SnippingTool is a lightweight Windows screen capture and annotation tool.
Press Print Screen to draw a region, annotate with arrows, shapes, text, blur,
and numbered steps, then copy to clipboard, pin as a floating always-on-top window,
or record your screen to MP4 (H.264) or AVI. Includes built-in OCR to extract text
from any screenshot. No subscription, no telemetry.
Publisher’s description
What is SnippingTool?
SnippingTool by Dimitar Radenkov is open-source Windows software in the screen recorders category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.6.1, released on April 18, 2026. The version history goes back to March 12, 2026: 19 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dimitar-radenkov/Pointframe) has 14 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “Let your coding agent test the real Windows UI: an MCP server and CLI that inspect your app, drive its controls, and run repeatable checks with screenshots and signed evidence. Also a free screenshot, annotation and recording app. Open source, Windows x64.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SnippingTool is an open-source screen recorder tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SnippingTool safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
10831F3428A9446DBF660C85D36D9B5402AC5E9007C68D3A5F6D81808AEAC08E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 19 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6.1Latest | April 18, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.5.1 | April 13, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.2.1 | April 9, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.1.1 | April 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.0.1 | April 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.10.1 | April 4, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.9.1 | April 1, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 3.8.2 | March 24, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DimitarRadenkov.SnippingTool -eSnippingTool-4.6.1-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Dimitar Radenkov
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dimitar-radenkov/Pointframe
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.6.1
- Released
- April 18, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 19
- GitHub stars
- 14
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DimitarRadenkov.SnippingTool
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SnippingTool free?
Yes. SnippingTool is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SnippingTool safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SnippingTool with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SnippingTool be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SnippingTool run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SnippingTool?
The versions page lists all 19 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 12, 2026.
What are alternatives to SnippingTool?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and Camtasia. The alternatives page compares them.
