Forget extra apps! Windows Snipping Tool just leveled up. Now you can turn screen recordings into GIFs – perfect for sharing quick tutorials or hilarious moments. This guide reveals how to GIF-ify your screen in Windows 11, even if you’re not an Insider.
Recording a GIF with the Snipping Tool
Windows 11 screen recording just got a whole lot GIF-ier! But there’s a catch: you’ll need to be a Windows Insider to unlock this sweet feature. Ready to GIF everything? Here’s how to capture the magic on your screen.
Update your Snipping Tool app on the Microsoft Store to version 11.2408.8.0 or later.
Ready to record? HitWin+Shift+S, then tap thevideo cameraicon in Snipping Tool to start capturing your screen in motion.
Ready to immortalize your screen? Simply lasso the area you want to capture, unleash the recording by clicking “Start,” and then, when the moment’s right, decisively slam on thatred buttonto call “cut!”.
The Snipping Tool editor opens, and click theGIFbutton in the upper-right corner.
Choose your preferred image quality, then unleash your creation! Either download the file directly or grab a quick copy to share the magic instantly.
Stuck with 30-second recording limits? Unleash your inner Spielberg! Ditch the short clips and discover the power of screen recording in Windows for capturing those epic, longer takes.
Extra: An alternative to GIF is capturing scrolling screenshots in Windows. You can check that out as well.
Enabling GIF Recording for Stable Windows 11 Users
Craving GIF screen recordings on Windows 11 but not an Insider? Unlock hidden GIF magic NOW with this clever trick!
Head to store.rg-adguard.net, selectProductIDin the first drop-down menu, enter9MZ95KL8MR0L, selectFast, and press thecheckmarkbutton.
Locate and downloadMicrosoft.ScreenSketch_2022.2505.21.0_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.msixbundlein the list. While the version number could be newer, ensure it’s a msixbundle file.
Click to open the file and selectUpdate.
- Now, download ViveTool from GitHub and unpack the files into an easy-to-locate folder. Copy the unpacked files’ location path.
- LaunchCommand PromptasAdministratorand type
cdplus thelocation pathand pressEnter:cd C:\Vive - Type
ViveTool /enable /id:47081492to enable the GIF export feature and pressEnter.
Attention, stable Windows 11 users! Unlocking hidden potential is now within reach. Should you encounter any turbulence with ViveTool, our comprehensive guide stands ready to navigate you through enabling those secret Windows 11 features.
Quick Tips for Optimizing GIFs
If you’re bothered about GIFs eating up your PC storage, try these tips to optimize that:
- Keep it short by sticking to the 30-second or less limit for recording the screen as a GIF.
- Choose a smaller screen area or select low quality in the Snipping Tool editor.
- Test run screen size recordings and quality options to balance GIFs’ clarity and file size.
Windows 11 Insiders, rejoice! Creating GIF screen recordings is now a snap thanks to the revamped Snipping Tool. Not an Insider? No problem! Stable users can still whip up quick, shareable GIFs with this clever workaround. Want to become a Snipping Tool master? Dive into our guide packed with screenshot secrets and more!
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