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Type less.
Say more.

SnapType turns your short keywords into full blocks of text — instantly, anywhere on your PC. Save hours every week.

⬇ Download for Windows See how it works →

Free download · Windows 10 & 11 · No install required

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addr
123 Main Street, New York, NY 10001
sig
Thanks for reaching out! I'll get back to you on (date).
ty
Thank you so much, really appreciate it!
meeting
Let's schedule a call — what works for you this (day)?
SnapType Type less, say more Free forever Works everywhere No account needed Windows 10 & 11 SnapType Type less, say more Free forever Works everywhere No account needed Windows 10 & 11 SnapType Type less, say more Free forever Works everywhere No account needed Windows 10 & 11 SnapType Type less, say more Free forever Works everywhere No account needed Windows 10 & 11
Features

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

Built to be fast, lightweight, and dead simple to use.

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Instant Expansion
Type your shortcut anywhere on Windows — any app, any browser, any text box — and it expands in milliseconds.
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Categories
Organize your shortcuts into folders — Work, Personal, Social, whatever makes sense for you.
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Smart Variables
Use (date), (time), (day) and more inside your shortcuts. They get replaced with real values automatically.
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Instant Search
Find any shortcut in seconds with the built-in search bar. No scrolling through long lists.
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Import & Export
Back up your shortcuts or move them to a new PC in one click. Share your setup with anyone.
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System Tray
Runs silently in your system tray. Always on, never in the way. Toggle it off anytime with one click.
How it works

Up and running
in 60 seconds.

1
Download & Open
Download SnapType, open it, no installation needed. Just double-click and you're in.
2
Add Your Shortcuts
Type a short keyword and what it should expand to. Add as many as you want across any category.
3
Enable & Type
Hit Enable and start typing. Anywhere you type your shortcut, SnapType fires instantly.
Smart Variables

Your shortcuts,
alive with data.

Drop variables into any shortcut and they get swapped out for real values the moment you type.

You type in SnapType
Thanks for your message!
Today is (date) and
it's currently (time).
Have a great (day)!

— Christian
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What gets typed
Thanks for your message!
Today is February 26, 2026 and
it's currently 2:45 PM.
Have a great Thursday!

— Christian
(date)
(date_short)
(time)
(time_24)
(day)
(month)
(year)
FAQ

Questions?

Is SnapType really free?
Yes, completely. No trial, no subscription, no hidden fees. Free forever. Donations are optional and appreciated but never required.
Does it work in every app?
Yes! SnapType works at the system level so it fires in any Windows app — browsers, Word, Outlook, Slack, Discord, anywhere you can type.
Will my shortcuts be saved if I close it?
Absolutely. All your shortcuts are saved automatically to your computer. They'll be there every time you open SnapType.
How do I make it start with Windows?
You can add SnapType to your startup folder so it launches automatically. Press Win+R, type "shell:startup" and drop a shortcut to SnapType.exe in that folder.
Can I back up my shortcuts?
Yes! Use the Export button to save all your shortcuts to a JSON file. You can import them on any PC running SnapType.
Is my data sent anywhere?
Never. SnapType runs entirely on your computer. Your shortcuts are saved locally and never leave your machine.