Windows snipping โขTool Gains QR Code Reading & โขEnhanced Features
Tokyo,japan – โMicrosoft’s built-in snipping Toolโ in Windows is receiving a significant update,adding the โability to read QR codes directly from โscreenshots and introducingโฃ new productivity enhancements. the โupdate, detailed by PC โขWatch, streamlines workflows and eliminates the need to rely solely on smartphones forโ QR codeโค access.
Previously, users needing to access โคinformation encoded in a QR code displayedโ on a PC screen would have to use a smartphone to โscan it – a cumbersomeโ process. Now, the Snipping โTool’s “Text Action” button allows users to extract the text and URL contained within aโ QR code fromโข a screenshot, directly โon their desktop. This is particularly useful for accessing webโ links or informationโค presentedโ solely as a QR code for mobile devices.the Snipping Tool‘s evolution extends beyond QR code reading. the update also introduces an automatic frame addition feature for screenshots. This automatically adds borders to โcaptured images, makingโ them easier โto integrate into โคpresentations, documentation, and โคinstructional materials. The framing simplifies visual distinction when pasting โขscreenshots into other applications, contributing toโฃ a moreโฃ polished final product.
The Snipping Tool has steadily expandedโ its capabilities beyond basic screenshot capture. It now supports โscreen recording, and โฃleverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR)โ technology.This combination of features โคpositions the โคSnipping tool asโ a comprehensive solution for a wide range of โคscreenshot-related tasks.
Microsoft first revamped the โฃSnipping tool in late 2023, โขmerging โฃit with the older โSnip & Sketch app. The โฃcurrent update builds on that foundation, solidifying the tool’s role as a centralโฃ utility for capturing and manipulating screen content within the Windows operating system. โข the ongoing progress demonstratesโข Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing built-in tools,providing users withโฃ powerful features without the need for third-party applications.
Key Takeaways:
QR Code Reading: โThe Snipping Tool โcan nowโ extract data from QRโค codes within screenshots. Automatic Framing: โScreenshots canโข now be automatically framed โfor easier integration into documents and presentations.
Expanded Functionality: โ the tool also includes screen recording and AI-powered OCR.
Recent Revamp: The Snipping Tool was significantly updated in late 2023, consolidating features from Snip & Sketch.
source: https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1542898.html (PC watch – Japanese)