Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 update with snipping tool and screen recorder

Microsoft has started to roll out an update to the Snipping tool for Windows 11 to Insiders in the Dev Channel, which includes a built-in screen recorder tool. The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 will be updated to version 11.2211.35.0.

“Snipping Tool has always made it fast and easy to capture and share content from the PC, and now with screen recording built-in, the company is expanding these capabilities to even more types of content,” Microsoft said in a blog post on Thursday.

“We know that Snipping Tool is a favorite among the Insider community, so we are very excited to introduce a built-in screen recorder with this update,” said Dave Grochocki, Principal Program Manager Lead, Windows Inbox Apps.

To get started, simply open the Snipping tool app and select the new record option. Microsoft says that users will be able to adjust part of the screen that they wish to record before starting the screen recording session. Users will also be able to review the recordings before saving them or sharing them with others.

“We are just beginning the rollout now, so not all Insiders in the Dev Channel will receive the update right away,” Grochocki explained.