QuickLook

by Paddy Xu

A cool application to create previews of common file types

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Paddy Xu

Release : QuickLook 3.7

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Are you a Mac user switching to Windows or simply want to view files without opening them? If yes, QuickLook has got you covered. It is a portable application that lets you preview different content types by hitting the spacebar. Place the cursor on a specific file to see its data. For instance, you can preview videos, pictures, archives, PDFs, text documents, office files, or Raw camera images. Everything can be done with just a space key.

The most noteworthy feature of QuickLook is its high compatibility with multiple file formats. This way, it increases user experience by displaying any type of file on the screen. It supports a list of popular data types, including common image formats such as .png, .apng, .jpg, .bmp, .gif, video formats such as .mp4, .mkv, .m2ts, .ogg; audio formats such as .mp3, .m4a, and text format like .htm, .html, .pdf, .ai, .csv, .eml, .msg, .md.

Features:

  • An instant tool to preview text files or multiple other data types with just a space key functionality.
  • It shows the content of a file without the need to open it in full size.
  • You can access multiple customization options, such as zooming in or out of the displayed files when previewing and adding image markups.
  • The HiDPI support is added to provide high-resolution displays so users can conveniently view the elements or font with the naked human eye.
  • You can select a file and press the spacebar to see data in full or near-full, depending on the file size.
  • It is in-built for Mac users and supports the latest edition of Windows and Linux systems.

QuickLook is beyond just a preview toolkit. It has advanced functionalities to enhance user experience. You are provided with multiple key options, such as the spacebar will open the preview, Esc will close the preview, and Ctrl+Mouse Wheel will zoom images or other data types. Install it on your Windows to get the best of your computer files.

QuickLook lets you see the content without opening it by pressing a space key on your keyboard.
Requires Macintosh operating system
Supports multiple file formats including images, audio, video, and text documents
Ability to extend functionality with additional plug-ins
Simple and interactive user interface

PROS
Efficiently previews file content without launching dedicated applications.
Supports multiple file formats including images, audio, and texts.
Features extendable functionality through additional plug-ins.

CONS
Limited plugin support limits file type previews.
Lacks in-depth file information display.
Doesn't provide editing features in preview mode.
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