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Window Tidy
Window Tidy
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Window Tidy free download for Mac

Window Tidy

Version 2.1.5

Manage windows with ease.

4.5
Based on 7 user ratesRead reviews & comments

Window Tidy overview

Note: As from January 2017, Window Tidy has been officially retired to make way for a next-generation version called Mosaic. Window Tidy will still receive support for the forseable future with critical updates and bug fixes only.

Window Tidy lets you take control of all your applications. How many times have you had to keep switching between documents when you wished you could just see them all at the same time? The process of dragging and resizing these windows manually is very fiddly and time consuming. And then when you're done, you've got to move them all back!

Features
  • Take Control of your Desktop - Arrange your application windows using nothing but drag-and-drop! There are no hot-keys to remember or menus to click, just drag-anddrop a window onto layout icon and it will instantly snap to that layout.
  • Highly Customizable - The behavior and appearance of Window Tidy are highly customizable to streamline your individual workflow. You can create any number of layouts, each with its own grid size.
  • Quick Layout - If you want to apply a custom layout to a window you can use Quick Layout to quickly drag the grid area you want the active window to occupy, and when you release the mouse button, the layout is applied.
  • Multiple Monitors - Windows can be moved onto a new monitor and have a layout applied in one simple drag-and-drop movement. If a window is lost on another screen, one click will send it immediately to the current screen.
  • Configure the Option key ⌥ to either show / hide the layout icons whilst dragging
  • Assign keyboard shortcuts for individual layouts
  • Intuitive interface seamlessly integrates with OSX
  • Layouts can be added, removed and customized
  • Specify the look and position of the pop-up layout icons
  • Quick Layout option for applying a new layout without adding it to the list
  • Independent grid size for each layout
  • Elegant multiple monitor support
  • Take a screenshot of any window
  • Menu option to move the active window to the current screen

What’s new in version 2.1.5

Updated on Feb 17 2017

Version 2.1.5:

Please Note! All support and updates ceased at the end of January 2018.

  • Fix for crash experienced by customers on older OS versions (pre-OS X 10.11)
  • Fix for menu icon in dark mode

Information

License

Shareware

Size

15.3 MB

Downloads

17271

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • OS X 10.9 or later
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Djsteve
Djsteve
Jan 20 2017
2.1.4
4.5
Jan 20 2017
4.5
Version: 2.1.4
2.1.x of Window Tidy is an excellent window organizing and docking app, which is what my star rating is based on. HOWEVER, the developer has just transitioned the app to a new version and name ("Mosaic") which appears to include a monthly subscription fee. I say "appears" because nowhere on their website, their literature, etc. are any details on cost or subscription prices shown. There are only links to download a free 7 day trial, within which the user still cannot get any additional information without signing in with a user account (I refuse to). Why are they hiding the costs of this new version???
ld92lleo2lp
ld92lleo2lp
Dec 16 2016
2.1.2
5.0
Dec 16 2016
5.0
Version: 2.1.2
Best of all apps of such type
RogerKatz
RogerKatz
Jul 11 2016
2.1.2
0.0
Jul 11 2016
0.0
Version: 2.1.2
version 2.1.3 is available at the Mac App Store, while version 2.1.2 is available both here (at MacUpdate), as well as at the developer's site.
Wts
Wts
Mar 13 2016
2.0.2
0.0
Mar 13 2016
0.0
Version: 2.0.2
Dear MacUpdate: According to the developers web site http://www.lightpillar.com/window-tidy.html the application is now at version 2..1.2 and requires Mac OS 10.9. Now I;m not sure why i have a paid subscription with MacUpdate when the information MacUpdate can not be relied upon.
Sergesouszero
Sergesouszero
Jun 29 2015
2.0.2
5.0
Jun 29 2015
5.0
Version: 2.0.2
Easy to use.. No hassle with hotkeys. Exactly what I was looking for. Great app.
bryanwillis1
bryanwillis1
Dec 26 2014
2.01
0.0
Dec 26 2014
0.0
Version: 2.01
No trial? Arrange works pretty flawlessly with Yosemite as well as all previous versions. Why would I pay for this app over that without even getting the opportunity to try it??
Widber
Widber
Nov 27 2012
1.2
0.0
Nov 27 2012
0.0
Version: 1.2
Today is WindowTidy v.1.3 gratis. On the first look it is an excellent program.
ronoho
ronoho
Feb 3 2012
1.1
4.5
Feb 3 2012
4.5
Version: 1.1
Great app, use it very frequently! Unfortunally since I updated to Lion 10.7.3 Window Tidy crashes silently in the background and needs to quit and started again. Hope this will be fixed soon, since this is one of my most frequently used apps! Keep up the good work!
Drumshanbo
Drumshanbo
Dec 21 2011
1.1
4.5
Dec 21 2011
4.5
Version: 1.1
i really like this app. I've tried most of the window-resizing apps and this one just fits my style. i use my macbook a lot for school and have to fit word documents and powerpoints on a single screen often. it's very cumbersome having to drag windows around with a small trackpad. the drag-and-drop option is amazingly efficient. the only thing I'd like to have added is the option to change the background of the re-size screens within the app. for example, i wanted the screens to be a solid grey. i had to find a wallpaper that matched what i wanted, download it, set it as my wallpaper, change it within the app, and then remove and replace it with my old wallpaper. not a huge problem but a lot more steps than needed, i feel. it's a shame there aren't any demos available currently. it's really something that needs to be experienced to see if it fits. it sounds like the dev is working on that so hang tight and give it a try.
Guest
Guest
Dec 21 2011
1.1
4.5
Dec 21 2011
4.5
Version: 1.1
i really like this app. I've tried most of the window-resizing apps and this one just fits my style. i use my macbook for school and have to re-size word documents and powerpoints to fit my screen often. it's cumbersome to have to drag the window around on a small trackpad, so the drag-and-drop option here is very convenient. the only thing i would like added is an option to pick solid colors for the re-size windows within the app. i wanted a grey screen and had to find a wallpaper with the color i wanted, download it, set it as my screen, assign it in the app, and then remove and replace it with my old wallpaper. not a huge deal, but a bit more work than i wanted to do. it's a shame that there is no demo, as i find these types of apps need to be experienced in order to decide if it's right for the buyer. for me it's perfect.
valonw
valonw
Dec 19 2011
1.1
3.5
Dec 19 2011
3.5
Version: 1.1
it cost too much.
boblight
boblight
Nov 7 2011
1.1
0.0
Nov 7 2011
0.0
Version: 1.1
I tried Grid and it works great. And for free. Also Size Well is another great and free aproach to windows resizing.
Lvdoc
Lvdoc
Sep 22 2011
1.01
0.0
Sep 22 2011
0.0
Version: 1.01
This looks interesting, but there are a few things I want to play with on it before making a decision. Unfortunately, there's no demo, and I'm not shelling out $11 without being able to try it first.
Djsteve
Djsteve
Jan 20 2017
4.5
Jan 20 2017
4.5
Version: null
ld92lleo2lp
ld92lleo2lp
Dec 16 2016
5.0
Dec 16 2016
5.0
Version: null
Sergesouszero
Sergesouszero
Jun 29 2015
5.0
Jun 29 2015
5.0
Version: null
ronoho
ronoho
Feb 3 2012
4.5
Feb 3 2012
4.5
Version: null
Drumshanbo
Drumshanbo
Dec 21 2011
4.5
Dec 21 2011
4.5
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Dec 21 2011
4.5
Dec 21 2011
4.5
Version: null
valonw
valonw
Dec 19 2011
3.5
Dec 19 2011
3.5
Version: null
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