Effortless Transition: Migrating Your Text Blaze Snippets to Makro

Published April 9, 2026

Are you a Text Blaze user looking to explore new horizons in text expansion? We understand that migrating your hard-earned snippets can seem daunting. That's why we've made it incredibly simple to bring your Text Blaze arsenal over to Makro, your new go-to for supercharged productivity.

Makro is a text expansion browser extension available for Chrome and Firefox. It allows you to define macros with hotwords that auto-expand in any text field, saving you countless keystrokes. But Makro isn't just about speed; it's built with privacy and advanced functionality at its core.

Seamless Import: Your Snippets, Reimagined

We've mapped the most common Text Blaze commands to Makro's intuitive syntax. This means a smooth transition for your dynamic snippets. Let's take a look at how your favorite Text Blaze features translate:

• Clipboard Content: Text Blaze's {clipboard} is equivalent to Makro's [$CLIPBOARD]. Instantly paste whatever is in your clipboard.
• Cursor Placement: Need to position your cursor after expansion? Text Blaze's {cursor} becomes Makro's [$CURSOR].
• Dates and Times: Whether it's the current date or time, or a specifically formatted one like {date: YYYY-MM-DD} or {time: HH:mm}, Makro handles it with [$DATE], [$TIME], and customizable formats like [$DATE:YYYY-MM-DD] and [$TIME:HH:mm]. Combined date and time snippets like {datetime} are also supported with [$DATETIME].
• Special Keys: Inserting essential keys like tab ({key: tab}) or enter ({key: enter}) is straightforward with Makro's [$TAB] and [$ENTER].
• User Prompts: For interactive snippets, Text Blaze's {formtext: name=X} is elegantly replaced by Makro's [$PROMPT:X], allowing you to prompt users for input.

Why Make the Switch to Makro?

Beyond the easy import, Makro offers a compelling suite of features that set it apart:

• Zero-Knowledge Encryption: Your macros are secured with AES-256-GCM and device-derived keys. We store encrypted blobs and cannot read your snippets.
• AI Smart Rewrite: Elevate your writing by rephrasing, shortening, or formalizing text directly within your workflow. This feature is available in our Pro and Premium plans.
• Cloud Sync: Keep your macros synchronized across all your devices with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync (available in paid plans).
• Clipboard History: Never lose a copied item again with our opt-in, local-only clipboard history.
• Smart Copy (OCR): Extract text from images directly within your browser (currently in beta).
• Broad Compatibility: Makro imports snippets from TextExpander, Espanso, aText, CSV, and JSON, making it a versatile solution.
• Cross-Browser Support: Available on both Chrome and Firefox.

Getting Started with Makro

Makro offers a generous free tier with unlimited macros and expansions, perfect for getting started. For advanced features like cloud sync and AI Smart Rewrite, try our pro features free for 30 days.

Ready to experience the power and privacy of Makro? Download the extension today and start migrating your Text Blaze snippets – it's easier than you think!