The Windows Snipping Tool now enables users to create animated GIFs, eliminating the need for third-party applications or online tools. This guide will explain how to activate this feature and create GIFs using the Snipping Tool on Windows 11.
The Snipping Tool app for Windows 11 now includes an option to create animated GIFs from screen recordings. While the features are quite basic now, you can create GIFs that are up to 30 seconds long with a frame rate of 12 frames per second using the utility.
The GIF creation feature is included in Snipping Tool version 11.2505.21.0 and later. Currently, this feature is available to Windows Insiders using the Canary, Dev and Beta channels of Windows 11, and it will be rolled out gradually.
If you haven’t received this feature yet, you can activate it manually using a tool called ViveTool. Here is how to do it.
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How to Enable GIF Creation on Windows Snipping Tool?
1. Download the ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip file from GitHub and unzip it in a folder.
2. Next, copy the file path of the extracted folder.
3. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
4. Type cd c:\folder\path\ViveTool-v0.x.x (type cd and paste the copied path) and press Enter key.
5. Now, execute the commands: vivetool /enable /id:47081492
6. After executing the command, restart the computer. You will now be presented with the new Start menu.
[To disable this feature, execute the commandvivetool /disable /id:47081492 and restart the PC]How to Create GIF image Using Snipping Tool on Windows 11
1. First, open the Snipping Tool (“Print” key is the default shortcut key to launch it).
2. Choose the Recording option (You can also use the “Windows key + Shift + R” shortcut key to launch the recording tool).
3. Next, select the area to record with the mouse and click Start button.
4. Once recorded, click the Stop Recording button.
5. Now, click the Trim button to trim the video to required length and clik Apply.
6. Click the three dots menu at the top-right corner and select Create GIF option.
7. Choose the GIF quality “Low” or “High” and click the Export button.
8. Once you complete the steps, the GIF will be saved on your computer for sharing.
Note: If your recording exceeds 30 seconds, the Snipping Tool will only allow you to export the first 30 seconds.
Conclusion:
Animated GIFs are widely used for expressing emotions, humor, and reactions in digital communication. They enhance social media posts, emails, and messaging apps by adding visual interest and conveying messages quickly. Their looping nature makes them engaging and easily shareable across various platforms.
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