Microsoft Windows 10 s may have noticed a message come up when using the Snipping Tool instructing them to "Try improved features and snip like usual with the Snip & Sketch tool." This message may be an indicator that the Snipping Tool is due to be replaced with the Snip & Sketch tool, but what is Snip & Sketch? Equally as importantly, how does it compare to the Snipping Tool?
The Snipping Tool was created in 2002 as a way Windows 10 update.
Like the Snipping Tool, Snip and Sketch was also created to allow s to make very detailed screenshots. The two tools have many similarities with them being nearly identical, marking an odd move by Microsoft to make a second screenshotting software instead of updating the older version. The Snip and Sketch tool does seem to be a more advanced version making it safe to assume that the tool was created to inevitably replace the Snipping tool.
Screenshot Similarities & Differences
Both integrated with Windows 10. Instead of having to type the name of the tool in the search bar to access it, s can access it through the notification center, using shortcuts by pressing the Windows button + Shift + S. s can even access the tool through a Surface Pen by clicking the top button.
Snip and Sketch is a more advanced version of the Snipping Tool with a wider array of options and easier access. It seems that Microsoft's goal in making this tool was to replace the Snipping Tool entirely, although when that will happen remains to be seen. For now, Microsoft might be keeping both screenshotting tools alive to avoid confusing s who rely on the Snipping tool for screen capturing. If that is the case it would make sense for Microsoft to slowly phase out the older screenshot feature and why the message appears when trying to access the Snipping tool.
Source: Microsoft