PopClip

PopClip is an extremely popular and highly functional productivity utility exclusively for macOS (it is not available for Windows). It is designed to bring the convenient, contextual pop-up menu found on iOS (iPhone/iPad) to your Mac desktop.

What PopClip Does

PopClip's core function is simplicity: Whenever you select text with your mouse on your Mac, a small, customizable pop-up bar appears right above or below the selection.

This bar gives you instant access to common actions and powerful, context-sensitive extensions, eliminating the need to use keyboard shortcuts or navigate menus.

Key Features and Functionality

• It is a favorite among users who value speed and efficiency, especially those who frequently perform repetitive text-based tasks.
• Instant ActionsThe basic menu always includes Cut, Copy, and Paste.
• If you select a URL, it shows an "Open Link" button; if you select an email address, it shows a "New Email" button.
• Massive Extension LibraryThis is the main power of PopClip.
• You can install hundreds of small, free extensions to perform tasks directly on the selected text.
• Customizable ExtensionsExamples of popular extensions include:
• Formatting (Bold, Italic, Capitalize), Search (Google, Wikipedia, Amazon), Translation (Google Translate, DeepL),
• Sending to Apps (Evernote, Bear, Todoist, Notion), and Developer Tools (Count Characters, Convert to Markdown).
• AccessibilityYou can trigger the PopClip bar with a keyboard hotkey if you use keyboard-based text selection.
• App ExclusionYou can configure PopClip to automatically ignore specific apps (like games or full-screen video players) where you don't want the pop-up to appear.