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QuickLook

Preview files instantly on Windows by pressing the Spacebar.

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QuickLook brings macOS-style file previews to Windows. Instead of double-clicking and waiting for heavy applications to launch, simply highlight any file and tap the spacebar to view its contents instantly. It supports over 100 formats including images, PDFs, videos, 3D models, and archives.

✓ Good for

Windows users tired of opening apps just to inspect files.

✕ Skip it if

macOS or Linux users, or people happy double-clicking files.

How to start

  1. Install QuickLook from the Microsoft Store or GitHub releases.
  2. Select any file in File Explorer.
  3. Press the Spacebar to preview or close.

The Microsoft Store edition has limited preview support inside file open/save dialogs.

Get it →GitHub repo

Not sure how to install, or if it’s safe? Read the beginner guide

FAQ

Is QuickLook free?

Yes, QuickLook is completely free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license, requiring no paid upgrades or API keys.

Is QuickLook safe to download?

It is open source (GPL-3.0 license) with 25,756 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-11-12. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.

What file formats can QuickLook preview?

QuickLook supports over 100 formats out of the box, including images, PDFs, videos, audio, 3D models, code, and archives.

Compiled from the project README. 25,756 GitHub stars (2026-11-13) · License GPL-3.0 · Last update 2026-11-12