Quick connect
Type an IP or host name and connect. The field autocompletes inline like Safari, and your last eight hosts are one click away.
Remote Desktop for macOS
Control Windows PCs from your Mac. No detours.
SnapRDP works like mstsc.exe on Windows: enter an address, log on, and the session runs in the same window. Native on Apple Silicon, with a keyboard that feels like a Mac.
As simple as mstsc
Three steps to your Windows desktop.
No connection wizards, no accounts, no clutter. SnapRDP does one thing, and does it right.
Enter an address
IP address or host name. The field autocompletes like Safari and remembers your last eight hosts.
Log on
SnapRDP first checks that the computer is reachable. Then the logon dialog appears, optionally saved as a profile.
Get to work
The session runs in the same window and adapts its resolution as soon as you resize the window.
The highlight
Your Mac keyboard. On Windows, too.
Special characters are exactly where you know them from your Mac, no matter which keyboard layout the remote side uses. No hunting for @, no guessing for \.
- Characters are sent as Unicode. That is why @ € { } and accented letters always come out right.
- Shortcuts stay shortcuts. ⌘C becomes CtrlC in Windows.
- The layout comes from your Mac. US, UK, German, Swiss: whatever is active on your Mac.
@\|{}[]~€äöüß
⌘ leftCtrl
⌘ rightWindows key
⌥ rightAlt
⌥ leftSpecial characters like on a Mac
Features
Everything you need for everyday work.
And deliberately nothing that gets in the way. Every feature is tested and stable on its own.
Reachability check
Before you type your password, SnapRDP checks that the computer responds. Errors come in plain language, like “The credentials are not valid.”
Finds PCs on your network
macOS doesn’t resolve single-label names like LenovoL16 on its own. SnapRDP then automatically tries LenovoL16.local.
One-click profiles
Frequent computers as tiles with a saved password. One click connects. Only logons that succeeded get saved. Up to two profiles free, unlimited with Pro.
Encrypted export
Take your profiles to another Mac as a .snaprdp file. Passwords inside are always encrypted (AES-256-GCM). Older .macrdp files can still be read.
Dynamic resolution
Resize the window and the Windows desktop follows. Crisp, with no scaling and no black bars.
Full screen & all displays
Full screen with ⌃⌘F. With Pro, the session spans all connected monitors, just like at your desk.
A clipboard that does it all
Text, images and files, in both directions. Even large files up to 4 GiB per copy, streamed in chunks instead of loaded into memory.
Shared folders
Folders on your Mac appear in the session as network drives, with read and write access. Chosen per profile.
Audio & microphone
Play sound on your Mac, on the remote computer, or not at all, just like mstsc. The microphone for calls is optional; macOS only asks when it is needed.
RD Gateway
Work PCs behind a Remote Desktop Gateway? Just enter it in the logon dialog or the profile. If a host can’t be reached directly, SnapRDP suggests going through the gateway.
Multiple sessions
Open another window with ⌘N and stay connected to several computers at once.
Native on Apple Silicon
A SwiftUI interface with the RDP engine (FreeRDP) built in. No Homebrew, no extra packages.
No tracking
No analytics, no ads, no account. The app only talks to the computers you connect to.
Stays on your Mac
Profiles and passwords are stored locally. The recent hosts list only contains host names, never passwords.
Lean on purpose
No RemoteApp, no printer or smart card redirection, no broker. Fewer features, but rock solid.
Keyboard shortcuts
The essentials.
⌘Q, ⌘W, ⌘N, ⌘M and ⌘H stay with your Mac. All other ⌘ combinations are sent to Windows as Ctrl combinations.
⌃⌘F
Full screen⌃⌘D
Disconnect session⌘,
Settings: audio, microphone, displays⌘N
New window for another sessionPricing
Start free. Pay once when you need more.
No subscription. You buy SnapRDP Pro once and keep it.
SnapRDP
€0forever
Everything for daily work with one or two computers.
- Quick connect via IP or host name
- Mac keyboard layout
- Clipboard for text, images and files
- Shared folders, audio and microphone
- Full screen and dynamic resolution
- Up to 2 saved profiles
One-time purchase
SnapRDP Pro
€5one time, VAT exempt
For anyone who manages many computers or works across multiple displays.
- Everything in the free version
- Unlimited profiles
- Use all displays for the session
- Connect via RD Gateway
- For up to 3 Macs
- Pay once, use forever
Secure payment via Stripe · Card, Apple Pay and more · License key right after purchase
Our terms including the withdrawal information and our privacy policy apply.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Quick connect, reachability check, name resolution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac keyboard layout | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clipboard: text, images, files | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shared folders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio and microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full screen, dynamic resolution, multiple windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profile export and import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Saved profiles | 2 | unlimited |
| Use all displays | – | ✓ |
| RD Gateway | – | ✓ |
App Store or direct? The license key from this page works in the directly downloaded version. In the App Store version, you buy Pro as an in-app purchase, with Apple’s terms and “Restore Purchases”.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which Windows versions does SnapRDP work with?
Any Windows PC or server with Remote Desktop enabled: Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise and Education, plus Windows Server. Windows Home editions don’t offer Remote Desktop access themselves.
Does SnapRDP run on Intel Macs?
No. SnapRDP is built natively for Apple Silicon (M1 and later) and requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.
How do I activate Pro after buying?
Right after payment you see your license key, and you also get it by email. In SnapRDP, open Settings (⌘,) → “License”, paste the key and click “Activate”. This needs an internet connection once.
How many Macs can I use Pro on?
On up to 3 of your own Macs. When you switch computers, deactivate the license in the old Mac’s settings to free the slot.
I lost my license key.
No problem: on the support page you can have it resent to the email address you used for the purchase.
Do .rdp files, RemoteApp or printers work?
No, on purpose. SnapRDP focuses on the full desktop session. .rdp files, RemoteApp, printer and smart card redirection and the RD Connection Broker are not included.
Where are my passwords stored?
Only on your Mac, in a file that only your user account can read. In exports, they are encrypted with AES-256-GCM. SnapRDP never sends any of it anywhere.
Can I unlock the App Store version with a key?
No. The App Store only allows Apple’s own in-app purchase. So buy Pro where you got SnapRDP: in the App Store for the App Store version, here for the directly downloaded version.
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