Maximize Window
Expand to the available screen area, then center windows that macOS will not allow to fill it.
Arrange Mac windows with a title-bar swipe.
WindowX combines title-bar window gestures, saved work layouts, and quick access to apps, sites, folders, and files in one quiet Mac utility.
Swipes
Title-bar swipes
Snap without edges
Smart Fill
Fill open space
Layouts
Work Layouts
Switch layouts
Move Naturally
Turn the familiar title bar into a natural place for window gestures.
WindowX turns a familiar Mac gesture into precise window placement. Push a window left, right, up, down, into a corner, or across displays without hunting for window edges.
Circular Gestures
Two circle gestures for common window moments.
When a straight swipe is not enough, circle on a title bar to maximize the current window or reveal the useful window behind it.
Show Window Behind
Bring the first overlapping window behind the current one forward, so hidden work is easy to reach.
Smart Fill
Hold Option to fill the open space beside your front window.
When one window should stay visible, hold Option and swipe. WindowX avoids the front window on that display and fills the available space in your swipe direction.
Quick Access
Open the next thing without breaking your flow.
WindowX keeps each frequent start close at hand, with one focused shortcut for the app, page, folder, or file your work needs next.
App Launch
Start the app exactly when the work begins.
Keep daily apps in Quick Access and open the right one without leaving the thread of what you were doing.
Web Page
Bring up the page that moves the task forward.
Put dashboards, docs, project boards, and research links where they are ready before the browser detour starts.
Folder
Land directly in the project folder.
Open the Finder location for a client, build, lesson, or research task without digging through nested folders.
File
Open the exact file without rebuilding context.
Keep notes, briefs, spreadsheets, and references ready for the moments you return to them again.
Work Layouts
Switch into a saved work mode with one shortcut.
Save a layout for writing, coding, research, or file work. WindowX brings apps and windows back to their saved positions so you can enter the right setup without rebuilding it every time.
And So Much More
Small details that make daily Mac work feel lighter.
Advanced snap sizesUse halves, thirds, two-thirds, quarters, and compact corners.
Cross-display movesSend windows to the neighboring screen when work spreads out.
Haptic feedbackFeel gesture confirmation on supported trackpads.
Editable menuKeep the shortcuts you use most at the top.
Finder drag supportAdd apps, files, and folders without a setup ceremony.
Menu bar accessOpen WindowX from the menu bar and reach shortcuts without breaking your current task.
Use Cases
Built for everyday Mac work.
Practical workflows for design, development, writing, research, operations, and creative work.
Product Design
Canvas · Briefs · References
Keep the canvas large and references close.
Snap the working window, then use Smart Fill to place briefs, palettes, or browser references in the remaining space.
Writing
Draft · Notes · Sources
Settle the screen before the words start.
Place the draft beside notes or research, then open the next file or folder from Quick Access without rebuilding context.
Software Development
Editor · Terminal · Documentation
Restore a complete coding workspace.
Save the editor, terminal, documentation, and browser as a Window Layout, then bring the setup back with one shortcut.
Research
Browser · Reports · Charts
Compare sources across windows and displays.
Move windows between displays, use precise thirds and halves, and reveal the useful window behind the current one.
Operations
Dashboard · Spreadsheet · Files
Keep active work side by side.
Use Smart Fill to preserve the dashboard while placing the spreadsheet or document in the remaining space.
Creative Work
Canvas · Assets · Folders
Open project materials without breaking focus.
Keep frequently used folders and files in Quick Access, then restore a saved layout when the project resumes.
FAQ
Questions people usually ask before trying WindowX.
Short answers from the in-app FAQ, focused on what each workflow helps you get done.
Can WindowX help me organize windows with less effort?
WindowX helps you keep windows organized with less mouse travel. Swipe on a window title bar to snap, move, or resize it, including across displays, without carefully dragging edges or memorizing many keyboard shortcuts.
Can I move and resize windows faster with the trackpad?
Yes. Move the pointer to a window title bar, then swipe in the direction where you want the window to go. You can quickly place, resize, and move windows across displays without dragging edges.
Can I snap windows with keyboard shortcuts too?
Yes. WindowX supports keyboard shortcuts for common window snaps such as left, right, top, and bottom. Use them when your hands are already on the keyboard, while title-bar swipe remains the fastest way to place windows with the trackpad.
Can I maximize a window with a gesture?
Yes. Place the pointer on a window title bar and make a counterclockwise circle gesture. WindowX expands the window to the available screen area without sending it into a separate macOS full-screen Space. If the app limits how large its window can be, WindowX keeps the allowed size and centers it cleanly.
Can I quickly reveal the window behind the current one?
Yes. Place the pointer on a window title bar and make a clockwise circle gesture. WindowX shows the Show Window Behind chooser, then brings the first overlapping window behind the current window to the front. If there is no suitable window behind it, WindowX leaves the window stack unchanged.
Can I quickly arrange multiple apps side by side?
Yes. Use Option-Swipe Smart Fill when another window is already on the same display. WindowX keeps the front window in place and fills the remaining space in your swipe direction, so multiple apps can sit neatly side by side.
Can I switch into a preset work layout with one shortcut?
Yes. Save a Window Layout for a task like writing, coding, research, or file work, then trigger it from the menu or a keyboard shortcut. WindowX brings apps and windows back to their saved positions, so you can enter the right work mode quickly.
Can I launch apps faster from the keyboard?
Yes. Add important apps to Quick Access and launch them directly when the next task starts, without opening Launchpad or searching through Finder.
Can I open websites without searching bookmarks?
Yes. Save frequently used websites as Quick Access items, then open them from WindowX without switching to a browser first or scanning bookmark folders.
More questions
Can I open project folders instantly?
Yes. Add project folders to Quick Access so the right Finder location opens immediately for client work, builds, screenshots, or research.
Can I open important files instantly?
Yes. Add key documents, notes, spreadsheets, or references to Quick Access, then open the exact file immediately when you need it again.
Can I trust the permissions WindowX asks for?
WindowX needs gesture detection, window layout access, and window control so it can detect your swipe, find the target window, and move or resize it. These permissions are used only for the action you request, and everything stays on this Mac.
How do I get snapping working again?
Make sure Window Snap is enabled, the required permissions are on, and your pointer is over a window title bar before swiping. If needed, choose Restart from the Help menu.
Ready to make Mac windows feel lighter?
WindowX keeps window snapping, Smart Fill, saved layouts, and quick access one gesture away.
Title-bar swipes
Smart Fill
Saved work layouts