Snip My not copying image

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Nell Geddes 0

When I select image with Snip My tool I am not able to copy it

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Answer 1

S.Sengupta 32,666 MVP Volunteer Moderator

Press Ctrl + C

Try pasting with Ctrl + V in:

Paint

Word

If nothing pastes, continue below.

Press Windows + V

If it says Clipboard history is off → Click Turn on

Try snipping again

Settings → Apps → Installed Apps

Find Snipping Tool

Click Advanced options

Click:

Repair first

If not fixed → Reset

Achooley 0 Reputation points

2026-10-06T18:52:59.04+00:00

Okay crazy thing just happened. I did everything recommended, repaired it, restarted it and nothing worked. Not until i used the Windows key + V and I cleared my clipboard history, and BOOM it worked again. I take a bunch of screenshots daily, and maybe my laptop was just having enough of all this. But if anyone has this problem maybe try what I did. Thank you S.Sengupta, you are the GOAT.

Answer 2

If you are experiencing issues with the Snip & Sketch tool not copying images, there are a few things you can check:

Clipboard Issues: Ensure that the clipboard is functioning correctly. Sometimes, switching between applications while copying can cause the copy operation to fail.
App Updates: Make sure that you have the latest version of Snip & Sketch installed, as updates often include bug fixes that could resolve your issue. For example, previous updates have addressed issues where copying to the clipboard would fail if you switched out of the app during the copy operation.
Auto-Copy Settings: Check if the auto-copy feature is enabled in the Snip & Sketch settings, as this can affect how snips are copied to the clipboard.
Try Different Formats: If you are saving the snip in a specific format, try changing it to see if that resolves the issue.

If the problem persists, consider restarting your device or reinstalling the app to see if that helps.