Grabbit doesn't seem to work anymore, so I'm looking for a replacement copy and paste app for my iMac. Tahoe OS is installed.
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Original Title: I'm looking for a good copying app that I can use with my iMac running Tahoe.
iMac 24″, macOS 26.0
dialabrain wrote:
Just an aside, I installed TextSniper because of being mentioned here. It a fairly slick app. It has a 4.7 star rating and is an Editor's Choice on the App Store.
I've been using Skitch for a long time because it is (was?) connected to Evernote, which was my main note-taking app for years.
Just an aside, I installed TextSniper because of being mentioned here. It a fairly slick app. It has a 4.7 star rating and is an Editor's Choice on the App Store.
IdrisSeabright wrote:
I've been using Skitch for a long time because it is (was?) connected to Evernote, which was my main note-taking app for years.
Just to be clear, TextSniper captures text from any app, game, PDF, image, or video with a simple click and drag.
It (Tesxsniper) was also updated today on the App Store
Because there are times when Apple's methods don't work, That's why I need a variety of copy and paste apps. ****, just now, I had to type a paragraph to send to my Chatbot for evaluation. I had Grabbit, but it doesn't seem to work anymore. That's why I just downloaded Zight. Unfortunately, it didn't work, either. I need several apps for copying and pasting. Simple as that. There must be one that works when others fail.(10/4/25)
Niku wrote:
Because there are times when Apple's methods don't work, That's why I need a variety of copy and paste apps. ****, just now, I had to type a paragraph to send to my Chatbot for evaluation. I had Grabbit, but it doesn't seem to work anymore. That's why I just downloaded Zight. Unfortunately, it didn't work, either. I need several apps for copying and pasting. Simple as that. There must be one that works when others fail.(10/4/25)
I have used the ⌘ + c to copy your entire above posting into a AI /LMM and then ⌘ + v
Without revealing the suggestions provided as an alternative to Command + c and Command + v
It and I have had a merry conversation to determine if we were talking about iOS or macOS
So, a suggestion if you are up to it
Ask your favourite AI/LMM for suggestions for alternatives
I did say that it is Mac OS on an iMac. Now, for your other comments: what is LMM? As to AI, I've certainly asked my chatbots.I just thought that someone on this site would have the experience and knowledge to help.
Niku wrote:
I did say that it is Mac OS on an iMac. Now, for your other comments: what is LMM? As to AI, I've certainly asked my chatbots.I just thought that someone on this site would have the experience and knowledge to help.
AI / LLM ( Large Language Model ) are basically a Super Version of Predictive Text which is based upon a Data Set.
AI is also the newest form for Data Mining by Large Corporations.
As for using a Third Party Application to copy and paste
Several points in regards to that
A evidenced earlier, using the basic if basic ⌘ + c and then ⌘ + v to have copied you earlier posting into an AL
Would think it would be self evident
Second point
Being dependent on 1 or more third party application to perform the actions of copy and paste
During an update and or upgrade, third party applications are known to get Broken
The what ? become the question
For those who might have decided to buy TextSniper because of my comments, be advised that I have finally gotten it to work, and it maintains the clumsy Apple start: "Press and then release these three keys together: Shift, Command, and 4. The pointer turns into a crosshair."
Just thought you should know. Personally, I have always hated the Apple start.
Because there are times when Apple's methods don't work,
I realize we may descend into the depths of purgatory, but please, can you give examples of scenarios where copy and paste do not work? I can't recall ever having difficulty in copy/paste in over 40 years of using a Mac.
You'll just have to take my word for it. It happens, not often, but it happens. If it didn't, I wouldn't be looking for supplementary copy and paste apps.I just don't know what those failed attempts have in common. Anyway, I am not going to spend the time to find one again. I have better things to do, although I might ask one of my Chatbots why certain attempts fail. Come to think of it, so could you. Ask your friendly Chatbot.
Oh, I just remembered one failure. A notice/warning appeared on my screen telling me I couldn't do something. Well, it was too technical for me, but I thought my Chatbot would understand. Unfortunately, I couldn't send it to him. Finally, after many attempts. I ended up typing the technical commentary and sending a copy of that to my Chatbot. As matter of fact, I'l be discussing that with him in a day or two; now,I'm too tired.(10/5/25; 6:28PM)
Niku wrote:
For those who might have decided to buy TextSniper because of my comments, be advised that I have finally gotten it to work, and it maintains the clumsy Apple start: "Press and then release these three keys together: Shift, Command, and 4. The pointer turns into a crosshair."
Are you really talking about copying and pasting or are you actually talking about taking screenshots?
I don't understand your point; they're the same thing. Mostly, I copy portions of the screen, but there have been times when I have copied the whole screen (screenshot). What's the important difference? (10/6/25; 10:01 AM PST)
Niku wrote:
I don't understand your point; they're the same thing. Mostly, I copy portions of the screen, but there have been times when I have copied the whole screen (screenshot). What's the important difference?
No, they are not the same thing at all. I suspect the most common use of Copy and Paste is to select some text, to copy. A screenshot is taking a picture of the screen. You don't use the copy command (command-c). You may subsequently paste that screenshot somewhere.
Take a screenshot on Mac - Apple Support
How to copy and paste on Mac - Apple Support
Searching for a replacement copy and paste app for iMac on macOS Tahoe
