Support
Need help with TypeSnap? Find answers to common questions or contact our support team.
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Need help with TypeSnap? We’re here for you.
Quick Links
- Import Guide - Migrating from TextExpander
- Features - What TypeSnap can do
- FAQ - Common questions
Contact Us
Email: support@typesnap.app
We typically respond within 24 hours. Please include:
- Your macOS version (e.g., macOS 15.2)
- TypeSnap version (found in TypeSnap → About TypeSnap)
- A description of the issue
- Steps to reproduce, if applicable
FAQ
TypeSnap isn’t expanding my abbreviations
- Make sure TypeSnap is running (check for the menu bar icon)
- Verify the snippet is enabled (not grayed out in the list)
- Check that accessibility permission is granted:
- System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → TypeSnap ✓
- Try removing and re-adding TypeSnap from the Accessibility list
How do I back up my snippets?
Your snippets are stored at:
~/Library/Application Support/TypeSnap/
Copy this folder to back up your data. To restore, replace the folder on your new Mac.
How do I sync between multiple Macs?
Enable iCloud sync in Preferences → Sync. Your snippets will sync via your iCloud Drive.
Can I use TypeSnap on iOS?
Not currently. TypeSnap is Mac-only. We may explore iOS in the future.
My snippets disappeared after an update
Check if they’re in the backup folder:
~/Library/Application Support/TypeSnap/Backups/
TypeSnap creates automatic backups. You can restore from the most recent one.
How do I uninstall TypeSnap?
- Quit TypeSnap (right-click menu bar icon → Quit)
- Drag TypeSnap from Applications to Trash
- Optionally, delete your data folder:
~/Library/Application Support/TypeSnap/
System Requirements
- macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
- ~50 MB disk space