Migrating from Setapp

SnippetsLab ended support for Setapp releases on May 1, 2026. The app is now available exclusively on the Mac App Store, where it’s free. If you still use the Setapp version, migrate your library to the App Store version.

Because the Setapp and App Store versions are separate apps, they don’t automatically share the library. To transfer your library, export it from the Setapp version and import it into the App Store version.

Step 1: Export Your Library

First, export your current library from the Setapp version:

  1. Open the Setapp version of SnippetsLab.

  2. Choose Library > Export from the menu bar.

  3. Choose SnippetsLab Library from the Format pop-up menu.

  4. Choose a location to save the file (such as your Desktop folder) and click Export.

This creates a file with the .snippetslablibrary extension.

Step 2: Import into the App Store Version

Next, import the file into the App Store version:

  1. Download and open SnippetsLab from the Mac App Store.

  2. Choose Library > Import from the menu bar.

  3. Select SnippetsLab as the source.

  4. Click Browse and select the library file you exported in the previous step.

  5. Click Import.

Note

After you confirm that your library was transferred, delete the Setapp version to avoid accidentally saving new snippets to the old library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using the Setapp version?

The Setapp version was removed from Setapp on May 1, 2026, and no longer receives updates. Your installed copy may continue to work, but you can’t download it again if it’s deleted. To avoid data loss, migrate to the Mac App Store version as soon as possible.

Can I export my library in other formats, such as JSON?

To migrate, use the SnippetsLab Library format. This is the only format that includes attachments when imported. Importing a JSON export brings over everything else but skips attachments.

Will my settings be migrated?

No. Settings such as the theme and font need to be set again in the App Store version. To move custom themes, go to Settings > Theme in the Setapp version and export them. Then import them in the same place in the App Store version. For how to import and export themes, see Theme List.