Pasteboard Viewer

Pasteboard Viewer

Inspect the system pasteboards

19 ratings
17 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 17, 2020
  • March 30, 2026
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This developer utility allows you to inspect system pasteboards, ensuring your app correctly places data. It provides live previews of text, RTF, images, and other content with Quick Look support. The app also hides outdated pasteboard types for a cleaner experience.

Inspect system pasteboards
Live content refresh
Preview text, RTF, and images
Quick Look preview support
Hides obsolete pasteboard types
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What's New in Pasteboard Viewer

2.12.0

March 30, 2026

- The app now requires iOS 26.

User reviews

I like the icon

Nice icon

Great app!

Thoroughly enjoying this. Has been very helpful for developing my app. Very clean and simple interface.

Essential for developers

This app is my goto tool for inspecting what’s in my pasteboard.

Exactly what I needed

This app is a godsend, showing the different items on the clipboard, in the different formats. Super helpful when debugging pasteboard functionality.

Wonderful app

Just what is needed. Nothing more and nothing less.

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FAQ

What is Pasteboard Viewer?

Pasteboard Viewer is a developer utility designed to let you inspect the system pasteboard. It helps ensure your app is correctly placing data onto the UIPasteboard by providing live previews of various content types.

Is Pasteboard Viewer a clipboard manager?

No, Pasteboard Viewer is not a clipboard manager. Its primary function is for developers to inspect pasteboard contents during app development, not for general clipboard management.

What types of content can Pasteboard Viewer preview?

Pasteboard Viewer can preview text, RTF, images, and any other data that has a Quick Look preview available. This allows for comprehensive inspection of what your app is putting on the pasteboard.

Does Pasteboard Viewer have ads?

No, Pasteboard Viewer does not contain advertisements. It is a free utility that focuses on providing a clean and uninterrupted experience for developers.

What devices does Pasteboard Viewer support?

Pasteboard Viewer is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. This cross-platform support allows developers to inspect pasteboards on their preferred Apple devices.

How often is Pasteboard Viewer updated?

The latest version, 2.11.0, was released on September 13, 2025. The app is actively maintained, with updates typically released to improve functionality and address any issues.

What is the user rating for Pasteboard Viewer?

Pasteboard Viewer has an excellent user rating of 5.0 stars based on 16 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among its users.

Does Pasteboard Viewer hide outdated pasteboard types?

Yes, Pasteboard Viewer hides obsolete system pasteboard types that have modern equivalents, such as `CorePasteboardFlavorType` and `NSStringPboardType`. This helps to streamline the inspection process for developers.