Are you wondering, “Where can I find the snipping tool on my Mac?”

While Mac doesn’t have a snipping tool like Windows, there’s no need to worry. We’re here to assist you!

In this article, we’ll demonstrate how to take screenshots on your Mac and explore its features.

Let’s get started!

What is the screenshotting tool on Mac?

To access the Screenshot toolbar on your Mac, press Shift + Command + 5. This will bring up the following toolbar on your screen:

Each icon on the toolbar serves a different purpose. You can capture a selected portion of your screen, the entire screen, or even record your screen to create a video. This functionality enables you to capture not just static images, but also dynamic screen recordings.

Using keyboard shortcuts to capture your screen

Using keyboard shortcuts to capture your screen is a quick and convenient way to take screenshots on your Mac. Here are some common shortcuts:

1. Capture the entire screen: Press Command + Shift + 3. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop by default.
2. Capture a selected portion of the screen: Press Command + Shift + 4, then click and drag to select the area you want to capture. Release the mouse button to take the screenshot.
3. Capture a specific window: Press Command + Shift + 4, then press the Spacebar. Your cursor will change to a camera icon, which you can then click on any window to capture it.
4. Capture a Touch Bar (if your Mac has one): Press Command + Shift + 6.

You can also add the Control key to any of these shortcuts to copy the screenshot to the clipboard instead of saving it to a file. For example, Command + Control + Shift + 3 will capture the entire screen and copy it to the clipboard.

These are just a few of the keyboard shortcuts available for taking screenshots on a Mac. You can explore more options and customize them in the Screenshot app’s preferences.

What features are in Mac’s screenshotting tool?

Mac offers various options to edit your captures before and after you take them.

You can use the Options menu to select different settings. For instance, you could set a timer and choose whether to show or hide the cursor in your capture.

By default, screenshots are saved to your desktop. However, in MacOS Mojave or later, you can change the settings to save your captures wherever is most convenient for you!

After capturing your screen, you can open your screenshot and add annotations by drawing, adding text, and creating shapes. Additionally, you can crop and resize your image to fit your needs.