When browser, document, and reference windows compete for screen space, AquaSnap gives you more ways to arrange them with mouse gestures. It adds edge and corner docking, adjustable tiled layouts, and window controls that work while you keep using your desktop.
Edge docking and window alignment
Drag a window toward a screen edge or corner to fit it into part of the desktop. AquaSnap can arrange windows in half-screen or quarter-screen spaces, which gives you a way to place several apps side by side, including on a large display.
For finer positioning, move one window near another. Their edges behave like magnetic guides, making it easier to line up windows without repeatedly adjusting their borders.
Tiled layouts and window stretching
When two windows share a tiled layout, hold Ctrl while resizing one to adjust the neighboring window at the same time. The paired resizing lets you change how much space each app receives while keeping the layout together.
AquaSnap also offers edge-based resizing gestures: double-click a window edge to expand it in that direction. Add Shift to expand vertically or horizontally.
Window groups and quick controls
Small tool windows scattered around a desktop can be moved together. Hold Ctrl while dragging one, and adjacent windows follow as a group. To keep a small window visible over other work, shake it to make it transparent and keep it on top; shake it again to restore its usual state.
Keyboard shortcuts and clickable areas on window frames provide access to AquaSnap actions. Both shortcut types can be customized, so frequently used operations can be assigned to preferred keys or mouse actions.
- Tabbed groups made with TidyTabs can be docked, snapped, and tiled through AquaSnap.
Pros
- Dock windows to screen edges or corners in half- and quarter-screen layouts
- Resize neighboring tiled windows together with Ctrl
- Group adjacent floating windows and move them as a unit
- Customize keyboard and mouse shortcuts for window actions
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
How does AquaSnap arrange windows?
Drag windows toward screen edges or corners to dock them into half- or quarter-screen positions. Magnetic alignment and paired resizing provide additional layout control.
Can AquaSnap keep a small window visible over other apps?
Yes. Shake the window to make it transparent and keep it on top. Shake it again to return it to its normal state.
Can I move several small windows together?
Yes. Hold Ctrl while dragging one window, and adjacent windows move with it.