# \#window-snapping **URL:** https://community.folivora.ai/tag/window-snapping/8.md [Latest](https://community.folivora.ai/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.folivora.ai/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.folivora.ai/tags.md) --- ## [Laggy built-in window management](https://community.folivora.ai/t/laggy-built-in-window-management/48227)
**Author:** [@lukasvac](https://community.folivora.ai/u/lukasvac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/laggy-built-in-window-management/48227 "2026-11-07T15:46:52Z")
The built-in window management features (such as maximising windows to the left or right half of the screen) are slow and laggy compared with the equivalent features in BTT (such as maximising windows to thirds). Would i… --- ## [Add "right click" as a trigger to disabled snap areas while moving a window](https://community.folivora.ai/t/add-right-click-as-a-trigger-to-disabled-snap-areas-while-moving-a-window/37673)
**Author:** [@lemoscaio](https://community.folivora.ai/u/lemoscaio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/add-right-click-as-a-trigger-to-disabled-snap-areas-while-moving-a-window/37673 "2026-11-03T07:28:36Z")
I love the snap areas and I come from using Fancyzones on Windows which has the "right click" as one of the triggers for enabling or disabling the snap areas while moving a window. --- ## [Windows restore previous size when dragged despite setting disabled](https://community.folivora.ai/t/windows-restore-previous-size-when-dragged-despite-setting-disabled/48184)
**Author:** [@Jeremie\_Menard](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Jeremie_Menard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/windows-restore-previous-size-when-dragged-despite-setting-disabled/48184 "2026-11-02T09:11:35Z")
Description: Dragging a snapped window restores its previous size despite: “Restore old window size if window is dragged away again” unchecked. “Use Classic BetterTouchTool Resizing” selected. Native macOS drag… --- ## [Cannot reproduce BetterSnapTool window control actions in BetterTouchTool](https://community.folivora.ai/t/cannot-reproduce-bettersnaptool-window-control-actions-in-bettertouchtool/48141)
**Author:** [@mrasmus](https://community.folivora.ai/u/mrasmus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/cannot-reproduce-bettersnaptool-window-control-actions-in-bettertouchtool/48141 "2026-10-29T01:13:43Z")
I'm a recent convert to BTT; I've been a BetterSnapTool user for ages. I'm still trying to get my footing with the software, but one of the critical things I use in BST just doesn't seem to work the same in BTT. Specific… --- ## [BetterSnapTool - no longer working with Adobe products](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-no-longer-working-with-adobe-products/48147)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Martin](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Ed_Martin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-no-longer-working-with-adobe-products/48147 "2026-10-28T14:16:07Z")
I have used Better SnapTool for years. In the last couple of weeks, it stopped working with Adobe products (Photoshop and Lightroom are the ones I use). Still works with all other non-Adobe apps. macOS 27. --- ## [BetterSnapTool macOS Sequoia issues](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-macos-sequoia-issues/45701)
**Author:** [@m4st3rb4ss3r](https://community.folivora.ai/u/m4st3rb4ss3r)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-macos-sequoia-issues/45701 "2026-10-26T16:48:35Z")
Device information: Type of Mac: macOS version: 15.7.2 BetterSnapTool version: 1.9.12 HI, I was instructed to post a new topic about BST. I don’t see anything specific to BST, it’s mostly BTT stuff, so hopefully this … --- ## [2/3 and 1/3 window size options in "Show nearby snapping options while dragging" popup](https://community.folivora.ai/t/2-3-and-1-3-window-size-options-in-show-nearby-snapping-options-while-dragging-popup/48106)
**Author:** [@linhvietdo](https://community.folivora.ai/u/linhvietdo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/2-3-and-1-3-window-size-options-in-show-nearby-snapping-options-while-dragging-popup/48106 "2026-10-25T14:04:36Z")
In the "Show nearby snapping options while dragging (experimental)" config of "Window Snapping & Moving" feature, I saw there are 2/3 (and maybe 1/3 as well) window size options, but when I really use it, I only see 1/2,… --- ## [Window Snapping Menus: no destination preview for 'Resize Active Window To Specific Position & Size'](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-snapping-menus-no-destination-preview-for-resize-active-window-to-specific-position-size/48088)
**Author:** [@devalias](https://community.folivora.ai/u/devalias)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-snapping-menus-no-destination-preview-for-resize-active-window-to-specific-position-size/48088 "2026-10-23T08:46:56Z")
Describe the bug When configuring a custom Window Snapping Menu item, using Resize Active Window To Specific Position & Size does not show a destination preview when selecting that item while dragging a window. The docu… --- ## [Swish-Style Window Management for BetterTouchTool](https://community.folivora.ai/t/swish-style-window-management-for-bettertouchtool/46437)
**Author:** [@mp\_b](https://community.folivora.ai/u/mp_b)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/swish-style-window-management-for-bettertouchtool/46437 "2026-10-17T09:29:42Z")
I love the idea of managing and tiling windows using only trackpad gestures. Swish is obviously amazing in this particular department, but I often missed the kind of deep customization you can only get with BTT. This led… --- ## [BetterSnapTool has stopped working](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-has-stopped-working/48029)
**Author:** [@gohf](https://community.folivora.ai/u/gohf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-has-stopped-working/48029 "2026-10-16T09:54:03Z")
Describe the bug BetterSnapTool has worked reliably for several years, but window snapping has recently stopped working completely. When dragging windows around the screen, the snap areas no longer appear, and windows … --- ## [BTT Crash When Removing Last Window From Saved Layout](https://community.folivora.ai/t/btt-crash-when-removing-last-window-from-saved-layout/47898)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Gardiner](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Tim_Gardiner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/btt-crash-when-removing-last-window-from-saved-layout/47898 "2026-09-29T18:16:48Z")
BTT crashes when removing the last window in the list from a saved layout configuration. Used both the Remove from Layout button and right click menu option and both trigger the crash. Attempted disabling the window befo… --- ## [Snap Areas breaking dragging windows in Mission Control.](https://community.folivora.ai/t/snap-areas-breaking-dragging-windows-in-mission-control/47859)
**Author:** [@Gaz](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Gaz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/snap-areas-breaking-dragging-windows-in-mission-control/47859 "2026-09-24T09:48:33Z")
Describe the bug When you have Mission Control open and drag a window most of the time Snap drop points show up. While this is expected and useful, it's now got a weird side effect that the top Desktop views on each wi… --- ## [Tabbed Windows for macOS - Drag Windows Together to Create Tabs](https://community.folivora.ai/t/tabbed-windows-for-macos-drag-windows-together-to-create-tabs/47168)
**Author:** [@Harutyun](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Harutyun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/tabbed-windows-for-macos-drag-windows-together-to-create-tabs/47168 "2026-09-13T14:46:34Z")
I came across a piece of software called Tangrid, which allows you to group macOS windows into tabs. I think it's a fantastic idea, and I'm opening this topic to suggest a similar feature for BetterTouchTool. It would f… --- ## [Snap Areas Don't Show on Multiple Desktops MacOSX](https://community.folivora.ai/t/snap-areas-dont-show-on-multiple-desktops-macosx/39941)
**Author:** [@nomadic](https://community.folivora.ai/u/nomadic)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/snap-areas-dont-show-on-multiple-desktops-macosx/39941 "2026-09-10T18:07:32Z")
Snap areas are not showing up on Multiple Desktops. Each time I switch desktop, I've got to restart BTT in order to show the snap area previews. I have the following settings: Enable window snapping = on Only show sna… --- ## [Text in Window Snapping feature has some text cutoff](https://community.folivora.ai/t/text-in-window-snapping-feature-has-some-text-cutoff/47672)
**Author:** [@83652886](https://community.folivora.ai/u/83652886)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/text-in-window-snapping-feature-has-some-text-cutoff/47672 "2026-08-31T15:29:14Z")
Text in Window Snapping feature has some text cutoff BetterTouchTool Version: 6.760 --- ## [Is there an issue with excessive system resource usage of BTT on macOS 26?](https://community.folivora.ai/t/is-there-an-issue-with-excessive-system-resource-usage-of-btt-on-macos-26/45143)
**Author:** [@Ren\_Xuanwen](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Ren_Xuanwen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/is-there-an-issue-with-excessive-system-resource-usage-of-btt-on-macos-26/45143 "2026-08-24T07:05:50Z")
Hello, after upgrading to macOS 26, I found that BTT is using a lot of system resources, 5-10 times more than before the system upgrade. I updated to the latest version of BTT, but it doesn't seem to help much. What is t… --- ## [Window snapping haptic feedback does not occur despite being enabled; begins working after opening the "variables and scripting" window](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-snapping-haptic-feedback-does-not-occur-despite-being-enabled-begins-working-after-opening-the-variables-and-scripting-window/44111)
**Author:** [@jake1](https://community.folivora.ai/u/jake1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/window-snapping-haptic-feedback-does-not-occur-despite-being-enabled-begins-working-after-opening-the-variables-and-scripting-window/44111 "2026-08-14T17:40:57Z")
Describe the bug Despite enabling the "haptic feedback" setting for window snapping in the BTT settings menu, there is no haptic feedback when snapping windows to the edges/corners of the screen. The only way to get hap… --- ## [Finder Window Size and Restore Behavior](https://community.folivora.ai/t/finder-window-size-and-restore-behavior/47540)
**Author:** [@Jaki\_99](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Jaki_99)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 10:59am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/finder-window-size-and-restore-behavior/47540 "2026-08-10T10:59:24Z")
Dear Community, After you helped me so much with my last issue, I now have two more questions. Hopefully, someone has a solution for these as well. Question 1: Restore the default Finder window size Is there a trigge… --- ## [Stuttery and laggy window movement when using BTT](https://community.folivora.ai/t/stuttery-and-laggy-window-movement-when-using-btt/15941)
**Author:** [@posseti](https://community.folivora.ai/u/posseti)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/stuttery-and-laggy-window-movement-when-using-btt/15941 "2026-08-08T20:57:22Z")
Describe the bug I've been using snap areas for awhile now and have been intermittently bothered by an issue where if I attempt to move my windows around it will lag and stutter. This video does a pretty decent job of s… --- ## [Include "specific setting for current app" option for window snapping (like BetterSnapTool)](https://community.folivora.ai/t/include-specific-setting-for-current-app-option-for-window-snapping-like-bettersnaptool/5118)
**Author:** [@cygvis](https://community.folivora.ai/u/cygvis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/include-specific-setting-for-current-app-option-for-window-snapping-like-bettersnaptool/5118 "2026-08-07T09:02:45Z")
One of the main reasons I continue using BetterSnapTool alongside BTT is because you can set specific sizes (per application) for window-snapping. (i.e. Finder makes sense at 50/50% but something like Mail, for example, … --- ## [Classic BTT Window Snapping don't work with Jump Desktop Remote](https://community.folivora.ai/t/classic-btt-window-snapping-dont-work-with-jump-desktop-remote/47323)
**Author:** [@keldy](https://community.folivora.ai/u/keldy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:39am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/classic-btt-window-snapping-dont-work-with-jump-desktop-remote/47323 "2026-06-28T11:39:08Z")
When using Classic BTT Resizing, operating the cursor via Jump Remote Desktop from other device (iPhone) doesn't resize windows dragged to screen edge, whereas the Native System Resizing works well. However, I prefer the… --- ## [Windows snapping and Excel for Mac lags](https://community.folivora.ai/t/windows-snapping-and-excel-for-mac-lags/47311)
**Author:** [@deworn](https://community.folivora.ai/u/deworn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/windows-snapping-and-excel-for-mac-lags/47311 "2026-06-24T11:54:19Z")
Hi, I'm experiencing severe input lag in MS Excel for Mac (currently v16.110.1, but it also occurred on at least 1 older version) that turns out to be caused by BetterTouchTool's window snapping. With snapping enabled, … --- ## [BetterSnapTool - Manual Resize Causes Snapping](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-manual-resize-causes-snapping/47160)
**Author:** [@etudes](https://community.folivora.ai/u/etudes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/bettersnaptool-manual-resize-causes-snapping/47160 "2026-06-03T21:33:12Z")
Describe the bug Using BetterSnapTool, when resizing a window (by dragging from an edge or corner), screen-snapping activates if you drag to any edge of the screen, same as if you were dragging/moving the window. I'm n… --- ## [Transfer BST preferences & snap areas to new Mac](https://community.folivora.ai/t/transfer-bst-preferences-snap-areas-to-new-mac/31253)
**Author:** [@KMX\_Matt](https://community.folivora.ai/u/KMX_Matt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/transfer-bst-preferences-snap-areas-to-new-mac/31253 "2026-06-03T11:47:08Z")
I copied the folder/files as specified here: Moving BetterSnapTool settings to a new computer - #2 by Andreas\_Hegenberg But after doing so, BST does not carry over any of the preferences/snap areas that were set on the … --- ## [Trackpad gestures randomly stop working](https://community.folivora.ai/t/trackpad-gestures-randomly-stop-working/47130)
**Author:** [@caelex](https://community.folivora.ai/u/caelex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/trackpad-gestures-randomly-stop-working/47130 "2026-05-29T17:15:01Z")
I have a specific set of trackpad gestures that I have used for years and years, and are pretty much the only thing I use BTT for. They are very simple but very useful. In these past months, I have noticed that the g… --- ## [Cannot use window snap function with AR glasses (Xreal One Pro)](https://community.folivora.ai/t/cannot-use-window-snap-function-with-ar-glasses-xreal-one-pro/47126)
**Author:** [@Theresa](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Theresa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/cannot-use-window-snap-function-with-ar-glasses-xreal-one-pro/47126 "2026-05-28T21:00:24Z")
Hello, I have XReal One Pros, AR glasses, and I cannot use the window snapping function. I tried to ask Gemini and exhausted all of their suggestions. M4 Macbook Pro with 15.7 Sequoia Window snapping works just fine o… --- ## [Windows commends stop working with Intellij](https://community.folivora.ai/t/windows-commends-stop-working-with-intellij/42006)
**Author:** [@Philippe\_Kernevez](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Philippe_Kernevez)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/windows-commends-stop-working-with-intellij/42006 "2026-05-19T23:03:07Z")
Describe the bug I have an issue since my last update last 4.x to 5.137. It's only with Intellij, all my other applications are working well. With Intellij, all my keyboard shortcuts used to resize windows (move left… --- ## [Please Bring back cyclic window sizing feature!](https://community.folivora.ai/t/please-bring-back-cyclic-window-sizing-feature/46972)
**Author:** [@Henrik\_Martenzon](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Henrik_Martenzon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/please-bring-back-cyclic-window-sizing-feature/46972 "2026-05-07T13:46:23Z")
In prior versions I could cycle any windows width between 3 stages of fixed width. This was the most useful feature for on-demand window placement. I have not yet found a way to recreate the behaviour and it is very impo… --- ## [The "move window" feature drags the window twice as fast left and down, but half as fast right and up](https://community.folivora.ai/t/the-move-window-feature-drags-the-window-twice-as-fast-left-and-down-but-half-as-fast-right-and-up/45736)
**Author:** [@prefpopupannoying](https://community.folivora.ai/u/prefpopupannoying)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/the-move-window-feature-drags-the-window-twice-as-fast-left-and-down-but-half-as-fast-right-and-up/45736 "2026-05-06T17:19:26Z")
Note: Before bug reporting, please make sure you have tried the latest (alpha) version of BetterTouchTool I did not do this, sorry. I’ve seen this bug for a long long time so I’m mentioning it. Describe the bug I us… --- ## [Laggy clicking in some games/apps (namely Minecraft)](https://community.folivora.ai/t/laggy-clicking-in-some-games-apps-namely-minecraft/46921)
**Author:** [@Vladormir](https://community.folivora.ai/u/Vladormir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.folivora.ai/t/laggy-clicking-in-some-games-apps-namely-minecraft/46921 "2026-05-03T20:12:01Z")
Hi! Whenever BTT is up and running, performing actions as simple as clicking within a Minecraft window seems to “teleport” the cursor until I release the mouse button. I have seen other solutions with “Disable Window S… [Next page](https://community.folivora.ai/tag/window-snapping/8.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=window-snapping)