PDF Snipping Tool

PDF Snipping Tool is a tool used to capture text and graphics in a PDF file. PDF Snipping Tool is a part of several different Windows operating systems, including Vista, 7 and 8. It crops snippets of rectangular areas on the page, or the entire page itself. The tool enables users to then take the snipped items and drop them onto other windows, into other programs, or saved into a separate entity.

This differs from the past as far as user capabilities. When Windows users wanted to equip their computer with a screen shot program, they incurred an extra expense by purchasing a store bought version. Windows had a basic screen shot function, allowing users to save a picture of their screen by pressing the PrintScreen button.

The items can also be saved as a text file, image file, or sent through e-mail. The program lets users snip whatever content they'd like out of their PDF on Windows 32 or 64 bit. Continue to read on for the pros and cons of PDF Snipping Tool.

• Pros:
• Ease of use, the PDF Snipping Tool is simple to utilize, even for beginners and those of intermediate computer skills.
• This tool can capture any image that is currently present on your computer screen. The paste function means there is little need to attach the cropped image.
• The tool gives each user the option to make specific cuts to your PDF and to paste them as well.
• The PDF Snipping Tool is fully integrated with all aspects of Microsoft Office, making for a cohesive working experience.
• The program comes with Microsoft Office upon purchase and is completely free of charge. It is among the most powerful programs of its kind. The Snipping Tool runs immediately, as soon as the system is installed.
• PDF Snipping Tool has the option available for users to make several different types of snips, from free form to window.
• The Snipping Tool works well with word files and text files. Pasting text files into email is now much easier.
• Once the PDF Snipping Tool is used, it will then always appear in the desktop start menu.
• The image's integrity is maintained on both ends. No longer will the image look proper in your end and lose its luster during email transfers.

• Cons:
• More or less, the PDF Snipping Tool functions as a glorified screen capture implement. There are no additional functions available to the user.
• After copying the image, the resulting paste can come out fuzzy on occasion.
• PDF Snipping Tool users will spend more time editing images that don't come out as hoped.
• For more difficult tasks outside of speedy screen grabs, a different tool may be necessary. More complicated screen shots may require an advanced program.
• This program necessitates the use of the mouse. For users unfamiliar with the "prtsc" keyboard function, using the PDF Snipping Tool may be more trouble than they bargained for. Attempting to screen capture areas of the screen by clicking on them is hard to come by.