PopClip 4+

So, I bought this on a whim because I prefer Apple Pages and noticed one feature it doesn't have is Sentence Caes like Microsoft Word and LibreOffice, and I figured this feature would be included. I normally check more carefully before buying, but I had been searching around looking for Apple Scripts and other programs to make this text transformation easier than manually performing it or using a program I don't prefer. I had a good feeling about this, but realized it was missing that feature. I quickly found however, that this program is very handy for many text situations, like sharing an article link, or performing a quick google or twitter search of highlighted text. It just expands your capabilities when working with text and it's super customizable and feature rich. If you're a power user, this utility seems like it belongs in your toolbelt. Easy to turn off auto appearance and pop up with a shortcut using programs like Better Touch Tool, which I've done. Long story short, after I realized I loved this program, I emailed the developer about the missing feature that had inspired my hopes for its purchase, and within 24 hours he added it!! Amazing. This software is a delight, with or without that feature. Thank you to the developer for the hard work. This is well worth the price! Also love that it's not subscription (huge key for me) and is Apple Silicon optimized!

This little app just sits quietly and awaits a chance to help you. I didn't realize how much I would appreciate it until I'd used it for a few days and then tried to do a similar feat in Windows (our company is, alas, a Windows shop). Do you enjoy carefully highlighting a word or a text string with your mouse and then right-clicking to copy it to the clipboard and then positioning your mouse where you want to paste the text and right-clicking again to paste it in? That's the Windows way. With PopClip, I just highlight the text, choose Copy from the popup menu that appears automatically, position the mouse where I want to place the text and with a click the menu agains shows up automatically and I choose Paste. It might not sound like a big timesaver but when you think about how often you do that sort of thing when editing documents or navigating web-based tools, the value of PopClip jumps out at you. And that's just one of the things it does so well. Read the features and then decide. It is so reasonably priced. Kudos to the developer!

I’ve been using this utility for a couple years and I don’t setup a new Mac without it. PopClip’s broad list of extensions has everything you could want to do to strings of text or URLs in any document. In fact, it’s extendability may be a weakness because if you add all the possibilities you’ll end with a very long list of options displaying when you highlight a string. Choose wisely!

Of particular value to me is the extension that converts ALL CAPS to lower case (for folks like me: sloppy typers who inadvertently hit caps lock). The extensions to send strings to apps and are great for searching, collecting and defining terms with minimal fuss.

Here’s $10 well spent on a utility that waits quietly to make your life easier. Thanks to Pilotmoon for this very useful piece of software.