Latest Version

Snap Back
your Window Layout.

Instantly save the position of any app window and browser tab. Restore your entire workspace with a single click.

Designed for Power Users.

MADE FOR macOS

Download Installer See how it works
Live Demo
~ $ echo "Hello"
Hello
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>_

Why use Snap Back?

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Instant Restore

Snap any application window back to its exact pixel coordinates instantly. No dragging required.

🌐

Smart Tabs

Detects open tabs in Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Arc, Vivaldi, Opera, and Firefox. Reloads your browsing session automatically.

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Local Privacy

No cloud sync. No tracking. Your layout profiles live locally in your Pictures folder.

Workflow

1

Arrange your perfect setup

Open your apps, position your windows exactly how you like them, and open your relevant browser tabs.

2

Capture State

Open Snap Back and click "Save New...". Name your profile (e.g., "Coding", "Trading", "Design").

3

Restore anytime

Start your work day instantly. Select your 'Work' profile and hit Restore. Watch all your apps and windows launch exactly where you need them.

Installation

  1. Download the installer script using the button above.
  2. Open Terminal (Command + Space, type "Terminal").
  3. Type sh (with a space), then drag and drop the downloaded file into the terminal window.
  4. Press Enter and follow the on-screen prompts.
user@macbook ~ % sh /Users/you/Downloads/install_snapback.sh
❯❯ [00] Scanning system for compilation tools...

Important Setup

macOS requires explicit permissions to control windows. Snap Back needs these 3 to function.

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Accessibility
System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility.
Allows the app to move and resize windows.
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Screen Recording
System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen Recording.
Needed ONLY to take the preview screenshot of your layout.
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Automation
Accept the popup prompts when they appear.
Allows the app to read browser URLs.

Release Notes

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