Format Copier
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A format painter for Gmail. Copies a text format and applies that format to other text.
Have you ever needed a format painter for Gmail? Well this extension is finally it. 28 day free trial (NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED) with one click cancel.
Install in three easy steps:
1. Click "Add to Chrome" button
2. Skip this step for NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED 14 day FREE TRIAL OR Subscribe (additional 14 day free trial with one click cancel) - up to 28 days free in total
3. Close and reopen Chrome
Activated!
Format Copier for Gmail
Bring the Format Painter to Gmail. Copy formatting from one bit of text and paste it onto another—bold, font, size, color, highlight, italics, underline, strike-through and more—without changing the words. Perfect for sales, support, recruiting, legal, and anyone who wants clean, consistent email formatting fast.
What it does
• Copy formatting from selected text in a Gmail draft.
• Paste formatting onto any other selected text in the same draft.
• Works in Gmail on Chrome (desktop, web).
• Use right-click menu or keyboard shortcuts (recommended for speed).
• Keeps your content intact—only styles change.
Supported styles
• Font family & size
• Text color & background highlight
• Bold / italic / underline / strikethrough
• Most span-level styles applied in the Gmail editor
Current limitations
• Bullet/number list markers (• / 1.) aren’t copied yet.
• Gmail must be in rich-text mode (not “Plain text”).
• Only for Gmail on desktop Chrome (not mobile apps).
Quick start (30 seconds)
1. Click Add to Chrome.
2. Open Gmail (or refresh Gmail if it was already open).
3. Select text with the formatting you want → Right-click → Format Copier → Copy.
4. Select the target text → Right-click → Format Copier → Paste. Done.
Optional: set fast keyboard shortcuts
1. Open chrome://extensions/shortcuts
2. Find Format Copier and set:
○ Copy → e.g., Alt+C
○ Paste → e.g., Alt+V
3. Use them directly in Gmail while editing a message.
Free trial & pricing (simple)
• Start free — no credit card required (14 days).
• Want more time? Begin a subscription and get an extra 14 days free.
• One-click cancel anytime from the payment link.
• Special offer: 1-year plan for less than 2 months’ regular price (up to 85% off) - now only $4.5 USD p.a.
• All updates included for active customers.
Account & activation (how it links)
• Your subscription is matched to your browser profile’s email (what Chrome is signed in with).
• Not signed in to Chrome? No problem—the popup will ask for your email to match your account.
• Switching Chrome profiles or signing in/out? We auto-refresh your email link.
• Need to use Format Copier across multiple emails or profiles? Contact [email protected] for multi-seat discounts.
Tip: If the popup shows a yellow notice about email, just enter your email once to link your account.
Troubleshooting (common fixes)
• Right-click menu not showing? Refresh Gmail. Make sure you’re on mail.google.com and editing a message (rich-text mode).
• Nothing happens on Copy/Paste? Select text first. The tool only changes styles of selected text.
• “Not subscribed” message but you are subscribed? Make sure Chrome is signed into the correct account, or enter your email in the popup to link it.
• Conflicts: If another extension also modifies Gmail’s editor, temporarily disable it to test.
You can also send a quick report via the popup’s “Send feedback” form—include a sentence about what you tried.
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Step by step instructions also in video form above.
*note that copying the format of bullet points is not yet supported. All updates are included free of charge for any customers that have previously purchased.
Latest reviews
- Todd Andrews
- As of the writing of this review, it has a yearly subscription at a very reasonable cost of $4.50/year. When I attempted to do the trial today, it's for 14 days and not 28 days as stated in the extension description. Is there a promo code I have to put in to get a 28 day trial?
- Tae Alexander
- Can't use it unless you pay, but price not shown anywhere when installing. If it were a one off fee, I could almost understand, though it's still deceptive to not openly state that, but its a SUBSCRIPTION, jfc. Deceptive as hell, idk if the other (positive, 5 star) reviews were all from when it was free, or if they moderate/delete reviews.
- Jason bell
- works really well
- Jason bell
- works really well
- Kristian Deep
- This is great, good job Format Copier!
- Kristian Deep
- This is great, good job Format Copier!
- Khushal Polepalle
- I use Gmail everyday and this is an absolute must - its saved me so much time! Highly recommend!
- Khushal Polepalle
- I use Gmail everyday and this is an absolute must - its saved me so much time! Highly recommend!
- Rita Prasad-Ildes
- So easy to use for more professional emails. Highly recommended
- Rita Prasad-Ildes
- So easy to use for more professional emails. Highly recommended
- Aman Dosanjh
- Perfect extension - makes Chrome SO much more user-friendly!! Finally out of the dark ages.
- Aman Dosanjh
- Perfect extension - makes Chrome SO much more user-friendly!! Finally out of the dark ages.
- Michael Bergin
- I've been waiting for this! easy to install and use
- Michael Bergin
- I've been waiting for this! easy to install and use
- BJS Store Orders
- Loving this!
- BJS Store Orders
- Loving this!
- Jim
- Exactly what I needed, a format painter for Gmail. Say no more
- Jim
- Exactly what I needed, a format painter for Gmail. Say no more
- Murarrie Shop Front
- Long overdue - great extension!
- Murarrie Shop Front
- Long overdue - great extension!
- Ambrus Major
- My emails have gone from DRAB to FAB!
- Ambrus Major
- My emails have gone from DRAB to FAB!
- Jacob Fenn
- Been waiting for this for such a long time! Loving it!
- Chantelle Fenn
- This has been immediately helpful with all my emailing - so much more professional!
- Cristian Dudas
- Wow Just WOW!
- Cristian Dudas
- Wow Just WOW!
- Kaytlin Neil
- Loving this extension!
- Kaytlin Neil
- Loving this extension!
- Charlie Cooke
- Amazing - So useful for Gmail
- Ryan FIsher (Black Jacket Suiting)
- Cannot believe it has taken this long to have an extension like this, so much time saved when drafting emails in Word and transferring to Gmail! Amazing stuff!
- Ryan FIsher (Black Jacket Suiting)
- Cannot believe it has taken this long to have an extension like this, so much time saved when drafting emails in Word and transferring to Gmail! Amazing stuff!
- Alex Collivas
- Incredible extension
- Alex Collivas
- Incredible extension
- Yasmin Ildes
- I can't believe a format painter is finally available for Gmail! Works exactly as described. Highly recommended and this will save me so much time.
- Yasmin Ildes
- I can't believe a format painter is finally available for Gmail! Works exactly as described. Highly recommended and this will save me so much time.