IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Pastely
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Pastely is a macOS menu bar app that reformats copied content to fit the app and field where it is pasted, supporting context-aware transformations. It works with many apps including chat, spreadsheets, code editors, and online forms, and offers a hotkey for pasting transformed content without altering the clipboard until committed.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Automatically researched · Not editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 12, 2026
A good fit for
- Users who frequently paste content into multiple apps and need automatic formatting to fit the destination context.
- Mac users on macOS 13+ who want to streamline pasting workflows with context-aware transformations.
Know the limitations
- Currently available only for macOS; Windows version is not yet released but on a waitlist.
- Free plan limits users to 4 transforms; more extensive use requires a paid plan.
What you can do
- Cleaning messy data like tables, CSV, JSON, or SQL exports into neat, labeled columns for Google Sheets.
- Rewriting copied text into messages in your voice and appropriate length for chat apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, or Slack.
- Filling online forms by pasting your CV, spreadsheet row, or personal details to fill every field at once correctly.
- Converting code snippets or screenshots into the correct programming language format for code editors like VSCode or Xcode.
Features
- Context-aware pasting that detects the app and field to deliver the right format automatically.
- One hotkey (⌘⇧V) to paste transformed content, leaving the clipboard unchanged until the user commits.
- Transform history with search and reuse of previous transforms without re-running them.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
- macOS 13+ on Apple Silicon and Intel processors, with Windows support coming soon.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Cheapest fit for 1 person, all 1 tools
$4.08/month
$48.96 a year on these plans.
Some figures carry conditions the vendor did not state — see the notes beside each plan.
| Tool / plan | Monthly | Per year | What this assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
Pro Flat subscription | $9.00 | $108.00 | Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
Pro yearlyCheapest fit Flat subscription | $4.08 | $49.00 |
Automatically extracted from the linked pricing source. Seat allowances, usage limits, taxes and terms are not confirmed — check them with the provider. |
A practical workflow
- Copy content, press the hotkey (⌘⇧V), and Pastely reads the clipboard and destination app to paste the correctly formatted content.
- Hit return to paste the transformed content or escape to cancel, keeping the original clipboard unchanged.
- Use cmd+shift+H to open transform history, search previous transforms, and paste them again without re-running.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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