Retrieve your previous copy

A free multi-clipboard in your browser. Press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) on this page to save what you copied, then copy any earlier item back whenever you need it.

Auto-save needs clipboard permission and only works while this page is open. Chrome and Edge remember your choice; Safari and Firefox ask each time. Clips are stored unencrypted on this device, so delete anything sensitive (Del) or set auto-delete.

Why your previous copy disappears

Every time you press Ctrl+C or Cmd+C, the new item replaces the old one. If you copy twice by accident, the first thing is gone. Many phones keep a short list, but a plain desktop clipboard holds one item. vClipboard keeps a list for you: the earlier item is still here when you need it.

Be honest about the limit: vClipboard can only bring back what it saw. Turn on auto-save, or press Ctrl+V on this page after copying something important. Already overwrote something and never saved it? See how to retrieve a previous copy for the places it might still be.

How it works

  1. Save: press Ctrl+V on this page, hit Paste, type in the box, or drop files and text onto the page.
  2. Auto-save (optional): turn on the checkbox and vClipboard saves whatever you copied each time you switch back to this tab.
  3. Keep what matters: pin important clips, search the rest, or set unpinned clips to delete themselves.
  4. Copy it back: click Copy on any card, then paste wherever you need it.

What your computer already has

Frequently asked questions

How do I retrieve my previous copy on Windows or Mac?

If you saved it in vClipboard (or had Windows clipboard history or Mac Spotlight clipboard history turned on), find the earlier item and copy it again. If none of those were on, the operating system has normally discarded it. The step-by-step guide lists what else to try.

Does Windows or Mac have built-in clipboard history?

Windows 10 and 11 do: press Win+V and turn it on. It keeps the last 25 items, up to 4 MB each, and clears unpinned items when you restart. macOS Tahoe has an optional history in Spotlight (off by default; items last 30 minutes, 8 hours or 7 days). Older versions of macOS have none.

Can vClipboard save things automatically?

While the page is open in a tab or installed as an app, yes: turn on auto-save and it records what you copied each time you return to it. Browsers do not let a website watch the clipboard from the background, so anything you copy and replace without visiting the tab in between cannot be captured.

Do I need to install anything?

No. If you want it in its own window, use the Install button (or your browser's Install App option) to add it like an app. It also works offline after the first visit.

Is my data private?

Clips are stored only in your browser (IndexedDB) and are never uploaded. Anyone who can use your browser profile can see them, and they are not encrypted, so avoid saving secrets on a shared computer. See the Privacy Policy.

What file types are supported?

Any file can be saved and downloaded again. You can preview text, code, images, PDFs, Word (.docx) and Excel/CSV files in the browser. Binary files such as zip archives are stored but can only be downloaded, not copied back as real files, because browsers cannot put files on the system clipboard.

Is there a size limit?

25 MB per file. The total is limited by your browser's storage quota, which is usually many hundreds of MB. The line under the search bar shows what you are using. Clearing your browser data or using a private window removes clips.

Is multi-copy only on Android?

Many Android keyboards and phones keep a clipboard history. On desktop it depends on your system (see above). vClipboard gives you the same behaviour in any browser.