Release Notes

See what's new in every update of Awesome Copy

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Version 5.16 March 24, 2026

New Features

Tags
Add tags to clipboard items to provide context and enable searching by tag.
Transformation Paste Hotkey
A new hotkey that gives you control over how copied text is pasted — transform it on the fly before it reaches your destination.
Single-Line Copy Preview
A new single-line display mode for the copy preview window keeps text previews compact and out of the way.
Drag-and-Shake Sticky Notes
Create sticky notes by dragging and shaking a clipboard item.

Changes

Resizable Docked Window
The docked clipboard history window can now be resized both horizontally and vertically, and remembers its size when reopened.
Editable OCR Text Items
Copying image text (OCR) now creates a new clipboard item that can be edited.
Quick Paste Window Overhaul
New dedicated settings section for the Quick Paste popup. Added hover previews, source app icon display, and an option to open the window in the center of the screen.
Overflow Menu for List Styles
List style buttons now live permanently in the overflow menu, decluttering the interface and removing guesswork when choosing a view.
More List & Sticky Note Options
Added "Keep list items forever" setting, show/hide image file names and sizes, list item spacing for card style, and the ability to edit sticky notes directly.

Bug Fixes

Quick Paste Search & Focus Fixes
Fixed search results returning incorrect items, and fixed the search field not always being focused when the window launches.
Text Editing Truncation Fix
Fixed a bug where editing text would truncate the result to the first letter.
Paste Stack Duplicate Fix
Fixed Paste Stack not adding entries that were already in the main clipboard history when re-copied.
Hot Edges & File Shelf Fixes
Fixed Hot Edges not working. Removing the last item from the File Shelf now leaves an empty shelf instead of closing it.
Narrow List Text Overflow Fix
Fixed text overflowing into the title bar when the width of a vertical list was very narrow. Also added padding to prevent cards from being cut off in horizontal/normal list style.
Image Copying Fixes
Fixed a Sequoia and earlier bug where copying images from Apple's TextEdit did not work. Fixed an issue where copying images and text together only copied the image — now copies everything.
Sticky Note Improvements
Made numerous small improvements to sticky notes, including the ability to edit them directly.
Minimal List Hover Preview Fix
Fixed the popup preview window on hover not working in the minimal vertical list.
Version 5.15 March 7, 2026

New Features

Conceal Clipboard Entries
Selectively conceal clipboard entries and reveal them with your system password or Touch ID. Also works with auto-concealed password entries.
Hot Corners
New hot corners feature to show or hide the clipboard list by moving your mouse to the corner of the screen.

Changes

Unified Normal & Card Style Codebase
Consolidated the normal style into the same codebase as card style. This brings their behavior and styling more inline — bug fixes and improvements in one now apply to both.
Card Style Categories & Smart Categories
Added category support for the card list style. New setting to enable or disable smart categories.
Title Bar & Expansion Window
More customization for list item title bars. Image/text expansion window now points to the edge of the clipboard item instead of the center, which blocked content.
Collections View Drag & Drop
Added drag and drop support for items in the Collections View into the sidebar folders.
Show/Hide Animation
The list now fades in and out when shown or hidden, adding a touch of class.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Selection Border Clipping
Fixed selection border getting clipped in normal style.
Omniscient View Click Settings
Omniscient view now respects the single/double click settings.
Fixed Expansion Window
Fixed bug that caused the expansion window to stay open.
Version 5.14 February 27, 2026

New Features

Paste Stack
Added a new Paste Stack feature.
Quick Paste for Menu Bar Apps
Enabled quick paste support for menu bar apps.

Changes

Customizable Title Bar Buttons
Added the ability to choose and reorder all title bar buttons for clipboard history items.
Settings Reordering & Defaults
Reordered behavior settings to move single/double click to the top. "Distance from screen edge" now goes up to 100. Changed default auto-hide delay from 5.0 to 3.0 seconds. Changed "Save settings in Keychain" default to off for new users.
Older macOS Visual Improvements
Older macOS versions without liquid glass support now have a tinted list background with added blur (material) to provide contrast.
Copy Animation Setting
Added a setting to enable or disable copy animations in the normal list.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Double Copy on Click
Fixed issue with double copying on click.
Older macOS Title Bar Fixes
Fixed card title bar being hidden during scrolling on older macOS versions. Fixed clicking title bar buttons resulting in a copy on older macOS versions.
Normal List Copy & Animation
Fixed normal list slow copy and animations.
Mouse Click Drag Fix
Fixed issue in the normal list where moving the mouse slightly while clicking would trigger a drag instead of a copy.
Collection View Selection
Fixed macOS Sequoia and older bug where selecting items in Collection View was erratic.
Scrolling Width Glitch
Fixed scrolling issue where scrolling could sometimes trigger a very slight widening of clipboard item's display.
Update Check & Copy Preview
Fixed update check system waiting too long (24 hours) before checking. Fixed copy preview window staying open after a copy.
Version 5.13 February 24, 2026

Bug Fixes

Buttery Smooth Scrolling
Get your popcorn ready — scrolling is buttery smooth now. Changed mouse wheel scrolling to use native scrolling behavior which is less laggy and just nicer in general.
Normal View Text Wrapping
Normal view text now wraps to show multiple lines even if there are no hard returns in the text.
Smart Filters in Horizontal List
Fixed bug where smart filters were not showing up in the horizontal list.
Search Filter Keyboard Navigation
Using keyboard arrow keys in the search filter box now controls the cursor position with left/right and the smart filter with up/down.
Restored Card Title Option
Restored the option to remove the card title which got removed by accident.
Search Bar Suggestion List
Fixed issue with the search bar suggestion list and arrow keys not traversing the list correctly.
Menu Bar Icon Focus
Clicking the app's menu bar icon now not only shows the list, but gives it focus so keyboard shortcuts and navigation will work immediately.
Context Menu Shaking
Fixed clipboard history right-click menu items shaking slightly when the menu first opens.
Rich Text Color Preservation
Rich text color is now preserved by adjusting the clipboard item's background color. You'll see dark backgrounds when text color is light, and light backgrounds when text color is dark.
Open Bar Position Fix
Fixed bug with the open bar causing it to not move to its closed position.
Double-Click to Copy
Fixed double-click to copy not working when the single-click action was set to select.
Memory Improvements
A handful of memory improvements for better overall performance.
Version 5.12 February 10, 2026

New Features

Update Notifications
Update notifications now show in the list when available. A new setting controls whether updates are checked automatically.
Safe Mode
Hold the Option key while starting the app to enter Safe Mode, with options to save settings before restoring them to factory defaults.
~60 New Transformations
Approximately 60 new text transformations added to the transformation library.
Trash in Collection View
New Trash section in Collection View for reviewing deleted items, with an option to purge cached undo items.
Detail Panel
New Detail Panel expands the vertical list to show a fixed preview and item metadata.

Changes

Liquid Glass Effect
Clipboard items now flow under the header and footer of the vertical list with a liquid glass effect. Also applied to selected tab icons (history/snippets) replacing the blue circle indicator.
Footer & Header Improvements
Reduced vertical list footer height. Footer now has even spacing, center-aligned and uniform icon sizes, with colored icons made optional. Top menu icons are now uniform in size and weight.
Card & List Style Updates
Added option to fit images into cards instead of filling them. New copy animation replaces the green flash across all list styles. Added source app and image previews to minimal list, plus a "Super compact" option.
Settings Improvements
Settings sidebar now always starts at the top with a scroll bar so the window can be smaller. Moved "max text preview lines" into the advanced section. SF Symbol support added for snippet folder icons.
UI Polish
Snippets view icons now match the history list in size and weight. Fixed snippet folder scroll bar overlay. Clicking the preview icon a second time now closes the preview. Improved popup preview window on hover.

Bug Fixes

Scrolling & Navigation Overhaul
Reworked scrolling for better performance. Fixed display refresh bug when navigating with up/down keys, list not following keyboard selection, and keyboard navigation skipping multiple items.
Link Previews & Performance
Reworked link preview loading to be faster and prevent links from not loading correctly. Fixed significant lag when copying/pasting directly to an application. Improved Collection View scrolling performance.
Window & Focus Fixes
Fixed the app auto-opening the history window and stealing focus ~15 seconds after launch. Fixed copy preview showing when disabled. Fixed multi-screen notch issue opening preview on wrong screen. Fixed quick paste window not scrolling with keyboard selection.
Appearance & Startup
Fixed light/dark mode switching when "System" appearance is selected. Added app settings/defaults validation on startup to help prevent issues that prevent the app from starting.
French Localization
Fixed extra characters in French translation, corrected French shortcuts for "Copy with addition" and "Reopen last copied item", fixed "Browse" button opening an inaccessible App Store page in France, and added 345 missing French translations.
Version 5.11 February 2, 2026

New Features

Last Copied Text in Menu Bar
New option to show the last copied text in the menu bar after the app icon for quick reference.
New Menu Bar Icon Animations
Added Fly Up and Blink animation options - more subtle and pair nicely with the new menu bar text option.
App Launch Authentication
Require a password or Touch ID to launch the program, protecting users with sensitive clipboard data.
Security & Privacy Settings Section
New dedicated Security & Privacy section in settings for better organization of privacy-related options.
Passwords Smart Filter
New smart filter to show all password entries in clipboard history, making it easy to find concealed items from password managers.
URL Tracking Data Removal
Strip tracking data out of copied URLs, either automatically or manually. Configure in the Security & Privacy settings.
Copy Image File Path
New 'Copy Path' option in the image right-click menu to quickly copy the file path.

CleanShot X & Shottr Support

CleanShot X Screenshot Names
Screenshots taken with CleanShot X now display proper names.
Annotate in CleanShot X
New right-click option to open images in CleanShot X for annotation.
Pin to Desktop & Quick Access Overlay
New right-click options to pin images to the desktop or open in CleanShot X's quick access overlay.
Open in Shottr
New right-click option to open an image directly in Shottr for annotation and editing.

Changes

Horizontal Snippet Single-Click Copy
Clicking a snippet in horizontal view now copies and selects immediately instead of requiring a double-click.
Single-Click Selects Item
When 'Double-Click Action' is set to copy, a single click now selects the clipboard item for preview and context menu access.
Adaptive Header Buttons
Vertical list header buttons dynamically adjust to fit when the list gets narrow.
Screen Edge Gap Removal
'Distance from screen edge' setting can now be set to fully remove the gap between the list and the screen edge.
Cleaner Dynamic Island
Snugged up the Dynamic Island window around the content box for a tighter appearance.
&Command;+K Opens Context Menu
Press ⌘+K to bring up the same context menu as right-clicking a clipboard item.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Auto-Hide Delay
Auto-hide delay timer was waiting too long before hiding the window.
Fixed Startup Crash
Fixed a crash that could occur at startup.
Smoother Horizontal to Floating Transition
Changing from horizontal to floating list in settings now works more smoothly.
Fixed Item Clipping
Normal and card view items were getting cut off in certain configurations.
Fixed Horizontal Keyboard Navigation
Fixed keyboard navigation jumping scroll position to the edge.
More Fixes
Fixed cover dock after screen lock, faster mouse wheel scrolling, fixed smart search background on older macOS, fixed copy preview password masking, and fixed copy preview getting stuck open.
Version 5.10 January 26, 2026

New Features

Auto-Save Files & Screenshots
Automatically save files and screenshots copied to a specified folder. Optionally delete the oldest saved file after a user-defined max file count has been reached.
Allow Covering macOS Dock
New setting that allows the list in the bottom position to cover the Dock.

Changes

Optimized Title Bar Auto-Resize
Improved the clipboard item's title bar auto-resize of text and buttons when resizing the window.
Mutual Exclusivity for Close Behaviors
Made "Dwell to close" and "Auto-close when mouse leaves window" mutually exclusive.
Delete Snippet Folders from Context Menu
Added right-click context menu to delete a snippet folder in the main list and collections view.
Improved Keychain Restore Flow
When the app is restored, a friendly message now asks if you want to restore settings from your keychain instead of just prompting for a password.
Show on Copy No Longer Steals Focus
The "show window on copy" feature no longer steals focus from the active application.
Auto-Hide Respects Dismiss Delay
Clicking outside a window won't auto-hide it if there is a dismiss delay in progress.
Debug Clipboard Data
New Support option to dump raw clipboard data via menu bar right-click for debugging or curiosity about NSPasteboard content.
Custom SF Symbol App Icons
Specify any SF Symbol to use as the app icon, with a button to open the SF Symbol icon browser.
Snippet Drag & Drop Reorder
Added snippets drag-and-drop to reorder when sorting by creation date.
Copy Feedback
Added visual and audio feedback when copying a snippet or via the right-click menu.
Card Style Improvements
History/snippet toggle changed to a switch, limited card style horizontal window to 165px min width, added settings to control header bar icons, and added setting to show/hide the entire title bar.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Copy Preview for Images/Files
Copy preview now correctly shows for images and files.
Fixed Copy Preview Window Height
Copy preview window was displaying too large.
Fixed App Icon Animation
App icon was not spinning for image/file copies.
Fixed Search Filter Window
Vertical history list's search filter window was only showing 1 line.
Fixed Image Preview for Uncommon Formats
Less common image file types (AVIF, HEIF, WebP, TIF, ICNS) now show image previews correctly.
Fixed Text Display for Mixed Clipboard
Apps that put both image and text data into the clipboard are now shown as pure text when object detection is off.
Fixed QWERTZ Keyboard Hotkeys
Fixed hotkeys for QWERTZ keyboard layouts.
More Fixes
Fixed false crash reporting after app update, fixed hang/crash in Collections view snippets, fixed HEIF/HDR image processing hang, fixed card style button clicks copying items, fixed keyboard arrow scrolling, added missing translations, added missing settings to reset feature, and fixed horizontal window auto-hide with right-click menus.
Version 5.09 January 18, 2026

Bug Fixes

Fixed Scrolling Crash
Fixed crash when scrolling in the normal list style.
Fixed Deletion Hang
Fixed hang when rapidly deleting clipboard items.
Translation Fixes
Fixed letters with accent translations and added translations to clipboard history item right-click menu and some settings that were in English.
Fixed Multi-File Copy
Fixed issue where multi-file copy was only adding 1 file to the copy history list.
Fixed Menu Bar Icon
Fixed icon for top position in app menu right-click menu.
Version 5.08 January 14, 2026

New Features

iOS App Redesign
Complete iOS app redesign with card style. Too many changes to list — check it out!
Clean Link Previews
New setting to show/hide link URL text over link previews for a cleaner look.
Hot Edge Close Support
Hot edges now supports closing by mousing to the edge of the screen in addition to opening — no clicking required.
Import/Export Settings
Import and export all of your Awesome Copy settings to preserve them, share with friends, or help reproduce bugs.
Quick Paste Folder Access
Added snippet, vault, downloads, desktop, documents, and pictures folders to the quick paste menu.
Sequential Paste Direction
New option to control the history direction of sequential paste.
Smart Filters
Filter clipboard items by type (Link, Image, File, Text, Pinned), by source app or device, by custom category, and stack multiple filters together for precise searches.

Changes

Right-Click Selects Item
Right-clicking an item now selects it.
Improved Delete Behavior
Right-click and delete no longer causes the list to scroll to the selected item at the top.
Collections View Improvements
App filters ordered by most recently used and span entire window width, removed "more" button with all apps in a scrollable view.
Selectable Settings Text
Settings text is now selectable so users can copy and paste setting names.
Multi-Screen Hot Edge
Hot edge feature now opens the window on the screen where the mouse is on multi-screen setups.

Bug Fixes

Fixed Settings Translation Bug
Fixed bug where all settings text was displaying as garbage characters.
Fixed Deletion Lag
Fixed app hanging/lagging after deleting an item.
Fixed CleanShot X Object Detection
Screenshots via CleanShot X were being incorrectly identified as objects.
Fixed iOS Snippet Folder Colors
Fixed snippet folder color/icon not being selectable in the iOS app.
Version 5.07 January 10, 2026

New Features

Collections View
A powerful new way to browse and organize your clipboard history. Access it from the menu bar app's right-click menu.
App Object Support
Optional support for app objects like documents, slides, spreadsheets, Figma designs, and more.
Undo Deletion
Accidentally deleted a clipboard item? Press Command+Z to undo deletion of up to 10 items.
Text Selection Popup
A floating Copy/Cut/Paste toolbar appears near your cursor when you select text in any app. Optional feature, disabled by default.
Pinned Items Position Setting
New setting to control whether pinned items move to the top of the list or stay in their original position.
Auto-Show on Copy
Automatically show the clipboard history after copying, then dismiss it after a configurable delay unless you interact with it.
Settings Search
New search field in settings makes it easy to find any setting quickly.

Changes

Improved Card Pin Icon
Changed card style pin indicator to a blue filled pin for better visibility.
Pinned Smart Category
Added 'Pinned' to smart categories to quickly view all your pinned clipboard items.
Mission Control Exclusion
AwesomeCopy windows are now excluded from Mission Control for a cleaner desktop.

Copy Preview Improvements

Improved Drop Zone
Drop zone now shows 'Drop here' text with consistent sizing for single and multiple files.
Click File Stack to Copy
Clicking a file stack copies the content to clipboard and history.
Hover Delay for Peek
Customizable hover time delay before opening the peek window to prevent accidental activations.

Bug Fixes

Multiple Fixes
Fixed application support folder duplication, history/snippets toggle button, video thumbnails, Quick Paste theme contrast, and various crash fixes.
Version 5.06 January 5, 2026

Major Features

Clipboard Vault
Save clipboard history items as persistent files with automatic duplicate detection. Your important clips are always safe.
Snippets iCloud Sync
Snippets now sync via iCloud! Create, edit, and delete snippets on macOS and they automatically appear on your iOS devices.

Dynamic Island Copy Preview

Peek & Pin Modes
Copy any file or image to see a quick preview near your notch. Click to pin it open and start collecting files.
File Shelf
Pinned windows become a collection shelf - keep copying and files stack up visually. Drag the entire stack to drop all files at once.
Shake to Open
Select a file and shake it to instantly open the preview.
Notch Hover
Mouse over the notch to reveal the preview; move away to close it.

Privacy & Security

Clear History on Screen Lock
Automatically clears clipboard history when you lock your screen.
Clear History on Sleep
Automatically clears clipboard history when your Mac goes to sleep.

Settings & Customization

Footer Icon Customization
Include/exclude every icon in the footer for total customization of your clipboard interface.
Liquid Glass Sticky Notes
Sticky notes now have beautiful Liquid Glass pop up window chrome controls for a modern look.

Drag & Drop Improvements

Smart Text Field Dropping
Dragging text into text fields now pastes directly instead of creating a text file. Hold Shift for plain text, Option for .txt files.

Bug Fixes

Multiple Fixes
Fixed Russian settings sidebar, list auto-scroll, space bar preview trigger, scroll performance, delete selection behavior, Clear theme Quick Paste, start at system startup, paste as plain text, and Escape key behavior for translate/preview windows.
Version 5.04 December 10, 2025

New Features

Liquid Glass Support for All Themes
All themes now support macOS 26's Liquid Glass effect with beautiful animated backgrounds.
Video Thumbnails
Copied video files now display thumbnail previews in your clipboard history.
Smart Title Bar Colors
Automatic color extraction from app icons for title bars. Every app gets a beautiful, matching color.
Enhanced Hex Color Display
Improved hex color code display with better visual representation and color preview in all list styles.
Copy Keyboard Symbols Menu
Right-click the menu bar icon to access modifier keys, navigation keys, and over 100 common macOS shortcuts for one-click copying.
Redesigned Context Menu
Completely redesigned the right-click menu with new options, better organization, and keyboard hotkeys.
Text-to-Speech Control Window
New pop-down window with play/pause, speed adjustment, and progress tracking for text-to-speech playback.
macOS 13 Ventura Support
AwesomeCopy now supports macOS 13 Ventura and later.

Settings & Navigation

Auto-Select Most Recent Item
Automatically select the most recent clipboard item when opening the history window.
User Settings Persistence
Settings are saved to macOS Keychain and automatically restored after reinstalling.
Command+F Opens Search
Press Command+F to quickly open and focus the search field.
Redesigned Shift-Click Selection
Works like macOS Finder. Escape clears selection, Command+A selects all.

Bug Fixes

Multiple Fixes
Performance improvements for scrolling and resizing, crash fixes, multi-file copy in card style, image overflow fix, Apple Intelligence in card menu, copy preview settings, and edit text dialog line spacing.
Version 5.02 December 1, 2025

Highlights

App Color Matching Title Bar
Card style items feature a title bar that matches the source app's color.
Live Link Quick Look
Quick Look for links now opens a live preview of the website instead of just showing the link text.
Improved Search Bar Layout
Search bar is centered in top/bottom position, full-width in left/right/floating position.
Horizontal Scroll Wheel Support
Scroll the horizontal list using the vertical scroll wheel for more natural navigation.

Bug Fixes

Multiple Fixes
Fixed search bar clipping, card context menu, rich text display, pinned items deletion bug, iCloud notifications, and various crash fixes.
Version 5.0 November 15, 2025

Major Features

Screen Text Capture (OCR)
Drag a box anywhere on screen, run OCR on the selected region, and drop the extracted text into your history.
Minimal Text-Only List Mode
Clean, focused list with single-line text - no icons, previews, or rich media.
Card List Style
Each clipboard entry displays as a distinct card with clear visual separation and modern design.
Campfire Theme
Flickering flames, floating embers, and twinkling stars on a pure black background.
Custom Sound Support
Select your own audio file as the copy sound in General Settings.
iCloud Sync Diagnostics
Step-by-step diagnostic wizard for troubleshooting sync issues with direct links to system settings.
Sync Copied Files to iCloud
New control in iCloud Sync settings with a per-user slider (1-500 MB) for file upload limits.
Snippet Folders & Search
Create snippet folders directly, drag-and-drop between folders, and search works in the snippets tab.

Bug Fixes

Multiple Fixes
Hardened startup, fixed ignored apps, Quick Paste history limit, snippet name spacing, text lines per item, import/export metadata, file picker location, OCR in Quick Paste, edit text dialog, crash recovery, RevenueCat subscription, and multi-monitor window positioning.
Version 4.20 November 20, 2025

New Features

Link Previews
Copied links display rich preview cards with images, titles, and descriptions on both macOS and iOS.
Audio Album Art & Playback
Audio files show album artwork and can be played directly from your clipboard list.
New Crayon Box Theme
Vibrant rainbow gradients flowing from top to bottom for a colorful clipboard experience.
Copy on First Click
History items copy immediately even when the window is unfocused - no more double-clicking.
iOS to macOS Sync
Items copied on iOS devices now sync seamlessly to your Mac. Two-way deletion sync included.
Time-Based History Limits
Automatically remove items older than a specific time period (1 hour to 1 year).
Redesigned iOS Keyboard
Completely redesigned keyboard extension with a fresh, modern interface.
Text-to-Speech
Right-click any text entry to have it read aloud. Select multiple entries and use 'Read All' for sequential reading.

Bug Fixes

Multiple Fixes
Original file types preserved, auto paste restored, Notes app compatibility, CloudKit reliability, file size display, category filter sync, transparency persistence, drag-to-reorder persistence, resizable edit window, Command+comma settings shortcut, and history limit enforcement.
Version 3.0 October 15, 2025

Highlights

Reworked iCloud Sync
More responsive and reliable cloud synchronization across all your devices.
Enhanced Quick Paste Window
Search, image thumbnails, and keyboard arrow controls for faster clipboard access.
Middle Mouse Button Support
Open Quick Paste window with middle mouse button.