How to Fix Snipping Tool Screen Recording Has No Audio on Windows
Windows Snipping Tool screen recording captures video but no audio? Microphone or system audio not recorded? Fix Snipping Tool audio recording issues.
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Main Troubleshooting Guide
How to Fix No Audio or Sound →Complete symptoms, causes, and step-by-step solutions
Symptoms
You might be experiencing this problem if you notice:
- •Screen recording from Snipping Tool has no sound
- •Video plays but audio track is completely silent
- •Microphone audio not captured during screen recording
- •System audio (speakers) not included in recording
- •Audio toggle in Snipping Tool appears but doesn't work
- •Recording works in other apps but not Snipping Tool
Common Causes
- ⚠Audio recording not enabled in Snipping Tool settings
- ⚠Microphone permissions not granted to Snipping Tool
- ⚠System audio loopback not configured for recording
- ⚠Audio driver not supporting recording from output
- ⚠Snipping Tool app outdated — missing audio feature
- ⚠Privacy settings blocking microphone access for apps
Solutions
Solution 1: Enable Audio in Snipping Tool
- 1Open Snipping Tool → click Record (camera icon → video icon)
- 2Click "New" to start a new recording
- 3Before recording: look for microphone and speaker icons in toolbar
- 4Click the microphone icon to enable mic audio recording
- 5Click the speaker icon to enable system audio recording
- 6Both should be highlighted/active (not crossed out)
- 7Start recording → audio should now be captured
- 8If icons are missing: update Snipping Tool from Microsoft Store
Solution 2: Fix Microphone Permissions
- 1Settings → Privacy & security → Microphone
- 2Ensure "Microphone access" is ON
- 3Ensure "Let apps access your microphone" is ON
- 4Scroll down to find Snipping Tool → ensure it's ON
- 5If Snipping Tool isn't listed: it may use "Let desktop apps access your microphone"
- 6Ensure that toggle is ON as well
- 7Test microphone: Settings → System → Sound → Input → Test microphone
- 8Ensure your correct microphone is selected as default
Solution 3: Update and Reset Snipping Tool
- 1Audio recording requires latest Snipping Tool version:
- 2Microsoft Store → Library → Check for updates
- 3Update Snipping Tool if available
- 4If still no audio: reset the app:
- 5Settings → Apps → Installed apps → Snipping Tool
- 6Advanced options → Repair (try first)
- 7If repair doesn't work → Reset
- 8For system audio: ensure "Stereo Mix" is enabled:
- 9Sound settings → More sound settings → Recording tab
- 10Right-click → "Show Disabled Devices" → enable Stereo Mix
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