Snipping Tool AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Snipping Tool is ShareX, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Snipping Tool and seven of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Snipping Tool are Greenshot, PicPick, FireShot and Fenêtre Capture Tool.

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Snipping Tool alternatives are mainly Image Editors, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Screen Recorders you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Open Source, iPad, Google Chrome, iPhone, Portable and iPad + Screenshot Capture. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Snipping Tool.
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  1. ShareX icon

    ShareX

     782 likes
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    Open-source screen capture and file sharing tool with recording, editing, and annotation features. Supports 4K, dark mode, theming, offline use, and offers a lightweight, ad-free experience without tracking user data.

    250 ShareX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
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    MartinO
    Positive
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    Easy to use, with all the features you'll ever need.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    I like it because it's open source

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    0

    Maybe a bit to much setup but awesome and flexible tool.

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    • Almost everyone thinks ShareX is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • ShareX is the most popular Windows alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • ShareX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • ShareX is Free and Open SourceSnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • ShareX is Customizable and Privacy focusedSnipping Tool is not according to our users
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    Greenshot

     715 likes
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    Lightweight screenshot tool offering OCR, exports to Office apps and online storage, integration with external commands, supporting 32 languages and minimal space requirement.

    209 Greenshot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    wookahn624
    Positive
    4

    I use this tool at work it's super useful and is a time saver when compared to MS "Snipping Tool". I can instantly snip>edit>upload. kudos!

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    A lot more useful than snipping tool!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    MUCH more intuitive than not just Snipping Tool but also any other screen shot software. Simply amazing and very well written. Cheers to the developers!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Greenshot is a great Snipping Tool alternative.

    • Greenshot is the most popular Mac alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • Greenshot is Freemium and Open SourceSnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • Greenshot is CustomizableSnipping Tool is not according to our users
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    PicPick

     197 likes
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    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access, sharing, and portable operation.

    200 PicPick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • PicPick is the most popular SaaS alternative to Snipping Tool.

    • PicPick is Free Personal and ProprietarySnipping Tool is Free and Proprietary
    • PicPick is CustomizableSnipping Tool is not according to our users
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    Provides versatile screen capture options, built-in image annotation, color picking and palette, precision measurement tools like ruler and protractor, hotkey customization, clipboard and multi-format support, simple tray access,...

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    FireShot

     42 likes
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    Capture full web page screenshots in Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Pale Moon or Internet Explorer Quick screenshots and annotations!

    126 FireShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Pale Moon
    • Thunderbird
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    Sniptool

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    Snip tool is a screen capture tool that lets you capture one or more selected areas on your desktop and save it with optional annotations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. ClipAce icon

    ClipAce

     1 like
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    AI-powered screenshot utility for region, window, and full-screen capture, featuring background removal, optical character recognition, image enhancement, annotation, watermark, and signature tools. Supports creatives, professionals, and content sharing workflows.

    50 ClipAce alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Snap fast - area, window, or full screen, with instants arrows, shapes, blur, text...
     
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