QuickLook is an open-source application that brings macOS’s Quick Look feature to Windows, allowing users to preview files instantly by pressing the Spacebar. QuickLook supports a wide range of file formats, including documents, images, videos, and archives, without needing to open the associated applications. QuickLook integrates seamlessly into Windows Explorer and even works in Open and Save dialogs. Its modern, Fluent Design interface is optimized for HiDPI and touchscreens. The app also supports plugins for extended functionality, making it highly customizable.
QuickLook key features:
- Tons of supported file types (full list here)
- Fluent design
- Touchscreen friendly
- HiDPI support
- Preview from Open and Save File Dialog
- Preview from 3rd-party file managers (see a list here)
- Easily extended by plugins
- Strict GPL license to keep it free forever
QuickLook 4.4.0 changelog:
- Add support for .cnf files to INI syntax highlighting
- Add support for .ddeb Debian debug symbol packages
- Add a Reload option to the More context menu #1839
- Add support for embedded lyrics in music file #1847
- Add a certificate viewer plugin to support extensions .p12, .pfx, .cer, .crt, .pem, .mobileprovision and .certSigningRequest
- Add support for Compound File Binary formats (.cfb and .eif is now supported)
- Add a restart button after plugin installation #1823
- Improve XML version attribute detection in XMLDetector (e.g. is now supported)
- Improve YAML highlighting and support .clang-format
- Fix a crash that could occur when shutting down or restarting Windows #1782
- Fix JSON detection with UTF-8 BOM present
- Fix tags not displayed due to empty cover art #1845
Download: QuickLook 4.4.0 | MSI | Appx | ~100.0 MB (Open Source)
Download: QuickLook 4.4.0 Standalone
View: QuickLook Homepage | Screenshot
