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Spectacle for Mac

Organize your windows without using a mouse.

Free
In English
Version 1.2
4.5
Based on 27 user rates

Spectacle overview

Spectacle is a simple utility that allows you to easily organize your windows without using a mouse.

Those familiar with similar apps will find Spectacle to be a simple and unobtrusive way to become more productive while using your Mac. Using Spectacle you can view multiple documents side-by-side, move windows to other displays, or even focus your full attention to a single task.

Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.

What’s new in version 1.2

Version 1.2:
  • Introduces the ability to have windows moved between thirds after being moved to a corner
  • Supports symbolic links to shortcut files
  • Moves the "Launch Spectacle at login" option to a more obvious location
  • Fixes a crash on OS X 10.9
  • Fixes issues assigning various shortcuts

Spectacle for Mac

Free
In English
Version 1.2
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4.5

(20 Reviews of Spectacle)

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elfbuddy96
elfbuddy96
Nov 20 2019
1.2
0.0
Nov 20 2019
0.0
Version: 1.2
Spectacle is no longer actively maintained, but Rectangle (https://rectangleapp.com) is a more than worthy alternative.
Hachepunto
Hachepunto
Jan 3 2017
1.2
5.0
Jan 3 2017
5.0
Version: 1.2
Simple, functional and free. Just perfect.
cmdr-spaceraygun
cmdr-spaceraygun
Sep 10 2016
1.0.6
4.5
Sep 10 2016
4.5
Version: 1.0.6
Smart and fast. My current window manager, leapfrogging several others (including Alfred window management workflows).
courtney-2
courtney-2
May 7 2016
1.0.6
5.0
May 7 2016
5.0
Version: 1.0.6
Love love love this app! I've been using it for years and have ZERO complaints. It only does a small handful of things. But it does them well. Set your own keyboard shortcuts to easily move and re-arrange apps and finder windows. I have a small 13" macbook pro, so screen space is precious. ⌃⌘← to move display to left side of screen ⌃⌘→ to move display to right side of screen ⌃⌘P top right ⌃⌘M bottom right ⌃⌘Z bottom left ⌃⌘Q top left
applehelpwriter
applehelpwriter
Feb 13 2016
1.0.2
0.0
Feb 13 2016
0.0
Version: 1.0.2
It says it's donationware, but I don't see an obvious way/place to donate from within the app itself.
PedantMac
PedantMac
Mar 27 2019
5.0
Mar 27 2019
5.0
Version: null
perron-js-1
perron-js-1
Nov 25 2017
2.5
Nov 25 2017
2.5
Version: null
diufsfiskjdfhksjf_1
diufsfiskjdfhksjf_1
Feb 10 2017
5.0
Feb 10 2017
5.0
Version: null
Hachepunto
Hachepunto
Jan 3 2017
5.0
Jan 3 2017
5.0
Version: null
cmdr-spaceraygun
cmdr-spaceraygun
Sep 10 2016
4.5
Sep 10 2016
4.5
Version: null
vuductuan
vuductuan
Jul 16 2016
5.0
Jul 16 2016
5.0
Version: null
courtney-2
courtney-2
May 7 2016
5.0
May 7 2016
5.0
Version: null
hernandariosilva
hernandariosilva
Feb 24 2016
5.0
Feb 24 2016
5.0
Version: null
Blezz
Blezz
Feb 13 2016
5.0
Feb 13 2016
5.0
Version: null
kurz-james
kurz-james
Feb 1 2016
3.0
Feb 1 2016
3.0
Version: null
Designer
Designer
Dec 19 2015
5.0
Dec 19 2015
5.0
Version: null
The_Blinded
The_Blinded
Aug 31 2015
5.0
Aug 31 2015
5.0
Version: null
GolanK1975
GolanK1975
Jul 19 2015
5.0
Jul 19 2015
5.0
Version: null
cortney-lans
cortney-lans
May 29 2015
5.0
May 29 2015
5.0
Version: null
Welandr
Welandr
Mar 1 2015
5.0
Mar 1 2015
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-hedgehog-6685
Oct 22 2014
5.0
Version: null
DS7545
DS7545
Jun 19 2014
4.5
Jun 19 2014
4.5
Version: null
jwjb
jwjb
Mar 19 2014
5.0
Mar 19 2014
5.0
Version: null
x0x0
x0x0
Dec 1 2013
4.0
Dec 1 2013
4.0
Version: null
Jazzyguy
Jazzyguy
Oct 31 2013
5.0
Oct 31 2013
5.0
Version: null
hashier
hashier
Mar 20 2013
4.5
Mar 20 2013
4.5
Version: null
Ilyeah
Ilyeah
Feb 8 2013
1.0
Feb 8 2013
1.0
Version: null
mantral
mantral
Feb 8 2013
4.0
Feb 8 2013
4.0
Version: null
pluswn
pluswn
Jan 29 2013
5.0
Jan 29 2013
5.0
Version: null
GreenVomit8
GreenVomit8
Oct 26 2012
5.0
Oct 26 2012
5.0
Version: null
timsj
timsj
Oct 25 2012
5.0
Oct 25 2012
5.0
Version: null
Quiiick
Quiiick
Dec 16 2011
4.0
Dec 16 2011
4.0
Version: null