AltSnap

by Raymond Gillibert

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Versions:

  • 1.67
  • 1.66
  • 1.65
  • 1.64
  • 1.63
  • 1.62
  • 1.61
  • 1.60
  • 1.56
  • 1.55
  • 1.54
  • 1.53
  • 1.52
  • 1.51
  • 1.50
  • 1.49
  • 1.48
  • 1.47

AltSnap 1.67, published by Raymond Gillibert, is an open-source desktop enhancement utility that resurrects and extends the classic Alt-drag window management behavior once popularized by Stefan Sundin’s AltDrag project. Designed for users who frequently juggle numerous application windows, the program lets anyone reposition, resize, snap-to-edge, or center a window simply by holding the Alt key while left-clicking and dragging anywhere inside it; the same modifier can be combined with right-click dragging for instant corner or edge resize, and with the scroll wheel for transparency or volume control. Because the hotkey is fully remappable and the action zones are configurable, AltSnap accommodates multi-monitor setups, ultra-wide screens, and high-DPI displays without extra drivers or shell hooks, making it equally useful for office workers who tile spreadsheets side-by-side, developers who compare code editors, and gamers who want borderless windows to stay neatly aligned. The lightweight background process consumes minimal resources, starts with Windows, and can be temporarily suspended per-application through an exclusion list. Over eighteen incremental releases Gillibert has added touchpad gestures, keyboard-only move/resize, Aero-snap compatibility, command-line parameters, and a portable mode that keeps settings beside the executable, ensuring the tool remains current across Windows 7 through Windows 11. AltSnap is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources (e.g. winget), always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.

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altdrag 2
altsnap 1