This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Rajiv Verma
If you use Windows daily, chances are you rely on screenshots more than you realize. Microsoft’s built-in Snipping Tool works in a pinch, but when you need speed, polish, and flexibility, it starts to fall short.
That’s why I built Snipper — a lightweight screenshot app for Windows designed for developers, creators, and anyone who wants more control over their captures.
Key Features of Snipper
Snipper is a lean Windows Snipping Tool alternative whose focus is to take screenshots fast and make them look 10X more beautiful. All that in seconds!
Below is a quick list of features that make Snipper a better alternative to any Windows screenshot tool out there currently.
- Simple, fast UI → no clutter, no distractions.
- Customizable backgrounds & padding → make screenshots presentation-ready in seconds.
- Watermark support → add your brand or name without extra editing tools.
- *Lightweight build *→ unlike many third-party tools, Snipper won’t hog your system resources.
Who is Snipper for?
Snipper fits perfectly in the workflow of different types of content creators, testing and QA people, managers, among many others. Here’s a quick list of people who appreciate beautiful (and faster) screenshots to 10X their work and productivity.
- Developers writing technical blog posts or docs.
- Founders & marketers creating quick product shots.
- Anyone looking for a Snipping Tool alternative that feels modern.
Snipper is available for Windows now: Download here
If you’ve been searching for the best screenshot tool for Windows that’s minimal, fast, and actually fun to use — give Snipper a spin.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Rajiv Verma