ShareX is often regarded as one of the best free snipping tools for Windows 10 available. It's a completely free and open-source snipping tool for Windows 11, Windows 7, and all the versions in-between that you can use to capture your screen in a variety of ways, e.g. take a picture from a video or capture a particular window. I liked how powerful it felt for something that costs absolutely nothing, and though the interface is a little old-school, it gets the job done and then some. It took me a few tries to get used to the menus, but once you do, it’s ridiculously capable.

Key features:

• Multiple capture options
• An open-source app
• No ads or hidden fees

Screenpresso is another free Windows snipping tool that is lightweight, quick to install, and easy to use. It offers image and video capture and built-in editing, so you can enhance your captures with arrows and annotations. I tried this one on a busy day and loved that it didn’t slow my PC down at all. It's also a great tool for people with multiple monitors, as you can capture different windows and image regions across each screen with ease. I didn’t love the look of the editor, it feels a bit dated. But it’s reliable and fast, and that’s what counts.

Key features:

• One-click capture
• Built-in editing tools
• Drag & drop sharing

ScreenRec is one of the best snipping tool options for a PC that you may want to consider. This tool stands out for its speediness and convenience. It's really straightforward to use and captures screenshots with a single click or keyboard shortcut. I was impressed by how immediate it felt – no delay, no fuss. You can also instantly upload your screenshots to the cloud, with 2 GB of storage space. ScreenRec is cross-platform, so you can use this advanced snipping tool on Linux and Mac as well. For quick sharing, this one’s gold, though the cloud storage cap can be a little tight if you take a lot of grabs like I do.

Key features:

• One-click capture
• Multiple capture methods
• 2 GB cloud storage

Lightshot is one of the best Windows snipping tools with a text editor, also available for Mac. The best thing about this snipping tool is its built-in editor, allowing you to adjust, enhance, and annotate your captures with ease before you save or share them online. I’ve used Lightshot for years, and it’s like that reliable friend who never changes, simple and fast. It’s not flashy, but when I just need to grab something and send it, it works every single time.

Key features:

• 2-click capture
• Share screenshots online
• Built-in editor with various editing tools

Next up, we have PicPick. This is more of an advanced design tool than a simple screenshot tool. It's capable of capturing screenshots, but also offers much more, like graphical special effects, whiteboard features, and other design tools aimed at a designer audience. I really enjoyed experimenting with this one; it feels like a hybrid between Photoshop and a snipping tool. If you’re into visuals or creative work, this gives you more room to play, though it can feel a bit heavy for casual users.

Key features:

• All-in-one design tool
• Includes snipping, image editor, whiteboard, and more
• Special effects and graphical tools

Greenshot is another free snipping tool for Windows and Mac. It's free and open-source, and it stands out for its user-friendly design and sleek interface, as well as its wide range of screenshot modes and capture methods, including scrolling screenshots. I liked how minimal and practical it felt – nothing unnecessary, just pure function. That said, if you’re after fancy editing tools, you’ll probably want something more advanced.

Key features:

• Free and open source
• Multiple capture methods
• Take scrolling screenshots

Aiseesoft Screen Recorder works to capture online videos, games, webinars, lectures, Skype calls, videoconferences, and webcam videos. You can record in full screen or set customized screen size parameters. When I tried it, I immediately noticed how smooth the recording was: no lag or dropped frames. Aiseesoft offers all you need to take a screenshot: different capture modes, a selection of output formats and an ease of use. It felt really polished, but you do need to get used to its many options before it feels natural.

Key features:

• Various image formats for screenshots
• Works on both Windows and Mac

Action! Screen Recorder is a Windows screen recorder by Mirillis. It has high resolution recording capabilities and comes with a 30-day free trial. You can take screenshots of a full screen, web player, and/or a specific section of the screen. I tested it while gaming, and the performance blew me away – buttery smooth even in full HD. It also comes with a free Android app that lets you control your recording while it’s in progress without touching your computer. It’s a bit overkill if you just need a screenshot, but for streamers and gamers, this one’s fantastic.

Key features:

• Supports screenshots, recording, and streaming
• Plenty of output formats

Next up, we have Apowersoft Free Online Screen Recorder, another online screenshot app you can use to capture your screen for free, although there is a premium version that has more features and capabilities. This app lets you capture your screen's content, as well as work with mics and webcams for extra audio and video. I appreciated how generous the free version is; it didn’t feel like a “lite” version at all. It’s not the sleekest interface, but it’s practical and easy to navigate.

Key features:

• Record video and capture images of your screen
• Capture both video and audio simultaneously
• Real-time editing

Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder is another browser extension that runs in Google Chrome. It doubles up as both a snipping tool and screen recorder, so you can take videos in addition to capturing screenshots and snapshots of your browser. It's free and easy to use, with no ads to worry about. I really liked how clean and ad-free it was, that’s rare these days. It’s perfect for remote work or tutorials, though it can lag a bit on older systems.

Key features:

• Screen capture and recording
• Can capture audio as well as video
• Multiple capture modes

Last but not least, we have Screenshot Tool. It’s an extension with an editor that lets you snap full pages, visible areas, or selected portions directly in your browser, then instantly load the capture into a minimal editor for cropping, drawing arrows, adding text or shapes, and saving or copying. All of that happens offline and without registration or server round trips, which was refreshing to me. I liked how one click spawns the editor and I can mark up the image without switching tabs. Ultimately, it feels like a no-nonsense companion when I need to grab web content fast.

Key features

• Full-page capture + visible area + custom region capture (you choose)
• Built-in editor with crop, arrows, text, shapes, annotations
• Save to PNG or copy to clipboard with no registration or upload needed