Cut and paste for Finder.
Press ⌘X, then ⌘V, and Snip moves the file. A tiny menu bar app that stays out of your way.
Free for 14 days. No card needed.
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Same keys, now for files
Paste, and they’re moved
As easy as it should be
Snip
Version 0.1.0 ·
- Free trial
- 14 days, no card needed
- Licence
- Up to 2 Macs
- Updates
- Free
- Requires
- macOS 15+ on Apple silicon
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Why can’t I ⌘X and ⌘V files on a Mac?
Finder greys out Cut for files, and Move only turns up as ⌥⌘V after you copy. Snip makes ⌘X and ⌘V work. Why Apple never did, nobody knows.
Why not ⌥⌘V?
You can, but you have to remember it’s a move at the moment you paste. With ⌘X, you decide when you pick the file, as you do everywhere else.
How does Snip work?
When you press ⌘X on files, Snip copies them and remembers. When you press ⌘V, Snip sends Finder’s built-in Move instead, so the files move rather than being copied.
What happens if I cut and never paste?
Nothing. The files stay where they are until you paste, and copying something else cancels the cut.
How is Snip different from Command X?
Both turn ⌘X and ⌘V into Finder’s own Move. But with Command X, you can’t cut text while you’re renaming a file or typing in the search field. Snip leaves text alone, so ⌘X still cuts it.
Why does Snip need Accessibility permission?
macOS only lets an app catch keyboard shortcuts with Accessibility turned on. Snip only acts on ⌘X, ⌘C and ⌘V in Finder.
Will Snip slow down my Mac or drain the battery?
No. Snip is a tiny native app that does nothing until you press ⌘X or ⌘V.
Which Macs does Snip work on?
macOS 15 or later, on a Mac with Apple silicon.
What if I lose my licence key?
It’s always in Polar’s customer portal. Sign in with the email you bought Snip with, and copy the key from your Snip order. Can’t get in? Email help@heysnip.app.
How do I uninstall Snip?
Choose Quit Snip from the crab’s menu, then drag Snip from Applications to the Bin.
Snip lives in your menu barnow
Click the crab for settings.