Switching from TypeIt4Me to TypeSnap
Moving from TypeIt4Me? TypeSnap imports your snippets directly. Here's the complete migration guide.
TypeIt4Me is solid software, and if it’s been working for you, that’s a fair reason to stick with it. But if you’re looking for a more modern interface, broader macro support, or the ability to import from TextExpander down the road, TypeSnap is the natural next step. Your existing TypeIt4Me snippets — including groups, fill-in fields, and date macros — transfer cleanly with no manual rekeying.
What Transfers
Here’s what comes over from TypeIt4Me:
- All snippets and their content
- Groups (clipping sets), preserved as TypeSnap groups
- Fill-in fields
- Date and time macros
- Cursor positioning
What changes: TypeIt4Me uses its own macro syntax that TypeSnap converts automatically. For example, <cursor> or <|> becomes {{cursor}}, and <date> becomes {{date}}. The import preview shows exactly what was changed.
Step 1: Export from TypeIt4Me
- Open TypeIt4Me
- Click File → Export Clippings…
- Choose a location and save the file
- TypeIt4Me saves your export as a
.typeit4mefile (you can also export as.csvif you prefer)
This exports all your clippings and sets in one file.
Step 2: Import into TypeSnap
- Open TypeSnap
- Open File → Import Snippets and select TypeIt4Me as the source
- Click Choose File and select the export file
- Review the preview and its separate Warnings and Errors sections. Resolve issues before importing.
- Click Import
Your clippings are now in TypeSnap as snippets.
Macro Conversion Reference
| TypeIt4Me | TypeSnap | What it does |
|---|---|---|
<cursor> or <|> |
{{cursor}} |
Cursor position after expansion |
<date> |
{{date}} |
Current date |
<time> |
{{time}} |
Current time |
<fill:name> |
{{input:name}} |
Fill-in field |
<popup:a,b,c> |
{{select:a,b,c}} |
Dropdown selection |
These are examples of supported legacy syntax. Review the Warnings and Errors sections and test imported snippets; source format and version can affect conversion.
FAQ
Does TypeSnap import multiple TypeIt4Me groups?
Yes — groups (clipping sets) are fully preserved. If you had your snippets organized into sets in TypeIt4Me, those same groups will appear as TypeSnap groups in the sidebar after import. The structure carries over exactly, and you can reorganize or rename the groups once the import is complete.
What about TypeIt4Me’s strftime formatting?
TypeIt4Me supports strftime-style date formatting (like %Y-%m-%d). TypeSnap converts this automatically to its own date format syntax during import. For example, TypeIt4Me’s <date> maps to TypeSnap’s {{date}}, and strftime patterns inside ⊢...⊣ delimiters are automatically converted. Review warnings and test the imported results.
TypeSnap is $17.99, one time. No subscription, no cloud account required. Download TypeSnap. Or see the full import guide for all supported formats.