On Windows 10, the Snipping Tool is one of the legacy applications designed to take screenshots, which has been available for a long time. However, since the tool has been replaced with the modern Snip & Sketch app, the legacy tool has become a feature on-demand option, which means that you can now completely remove it from your current installation.
The option to uninstall the Snipping Tool is available starting with Windows 10 build 21277 and later releases.
In this guide, you will learn the steps to uninstall (and reinstall) the legacy Snipping Tool on Windows 10.
How to uninstall Snipping Tool on Windows 10
To uninstall the Snipping Tool app, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on Apps.
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Click on Apps & features.
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Under the “Apps & features” section, click the Optional features option.
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Select the Snipping Tool and click the Uninstall button.
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Restart your computer
Once you complete the steps, the legacy Snipping Tool app will be removed from your device.
How to install Snipping Tool on Windows 10
To install the Snipping Tool app, use these steps:
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Open Settings.
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Click on Apps.
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Click on Apps & features.
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Under the “Apps & features” section, click the Optional features option.
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Click the Add a feature button.
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Check the Snipping Tool option.
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Click the Install button.
After you complete the steps, the screenshot tool will be installed on your computer.
If you can’t seem to find the option, it is likely you are not running the version of Windows 10 that supports this option. The option to remove the Snipping Tool is available on Windows 10 build 21277 and higher releases.