Where Does BetterSnapTool Store Data?
BetterSnapTool keeps prefs in a Preferences plist plus snap areas in Application Support storedata on Mac. Migrate both together.
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BetterSnapTool needs two paths, not one. Preferences hold the options under a developer-confirmed plist. Snap areas live separately in Application Support storedata per moderator guidance. Miss either and the restore feels broken.
The developer states the plist location directly, which puts this post on firmer ground than most utility entries. Licensing rides the App Store receipt outside both files. Copy the pair while quit and re-authenticate after.
Where BetterSnapTool stores this, by platform
~/Library/Preferences/com.hegenberg.BetterSnapTool.plist
Developer-confirmed options file. Migrate alongside storedata while quit. Licensing lives in the store receipt rather than here.
~/Library/Application Support/BetterSnapTool/storedata
Snap areas file confirmed through moderator troubleshooting. Delete both this and the plist for a full reset. Export flows reference the same pair.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move BetterSnapTool to a new Mac?
Copy ~/Library/Preferences/com.hegenberg.BetterSnapTool.plist with ~/Library/Application Support/BetterSnapTool/storedata while the app is quit. The developer names the plist directly and moderators confirm the storedata twin. One without the other restores half the setup.
Is this the same as BetterTouchTool data?
They are different scopes. BetterSnapTool owns window snapping with the paths below, while BetterTouchTool keeps presets and settings in its own separate location. Each migrates independently with no shared files.
Where is my BetterSnapTool license file?
Through the App Store receipt rather than any file. No separate license path exists to copy. The plist plus storedata carry configuration only, so sign back in on the new machine for entitlement.
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