{"id":2744,"date":"2025-05-26T06:17:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T06:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/Blog\/?p=2744"},"modified":"2025-05-27T01:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T01:17:52","slug":"windows-11s-snipping-tool-could-soon-let-you-create-and-share-gifs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oriccabattery.co.uk\/Blog\/archives\/2744","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11’s Snipping Tool could soon let you create and share GIFs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSnipping Tool has received quite a bit of love in recent years. Microsoft has added or is testing several additions, includingemoji support, Draw & Hold for converting strokes into shapes, and the ability to detect QR codes.\n\nEarlier this month, the tech giant unveiled AI features that will make their way to Snipping Tool in the”new generation of Windows experiences.”\n\n>>>Replacement battery for Microsoft Surface A70<\/a>\n\nSnipping Tool will be able to automatically adjust to capture a tight frame around content.\n\nWhile there are other screen capture apps, such asShareXandGreenshot, I prefer the simplicity of Snipping Tool. Microsoft has also worked hard over the last few years to add core functionality to Snipping Tool that makes it more powerful.\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Microsoft is testing the ability to record GIFs with Snipping Tool.<\/div>\n
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Microsoft started testing emoji support in Snipping Tool last year. Soon, the app could gain support for recording GIFs as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Snipping Tool on Windows 11 could soon gain a powerful new feature. Support for recording GIFs is in testing within Snipping Tool.<\/p>\n

After recording a GIF, you’ll be able to copy or export the file in low quality or high quality. The CTRL+G shortcut will help you jump into GIF creation and editing (Windows+G opens Game Bar, which explains why the GIF shortcut uses the Control key).<\/p>\n