WinQuickLook

Bring macOS Quick Look to Windows

Preview files instantly with a single keystroke—no need to open applications

✨ Overview

WinQuickLook is a fast, lightweight file previewer for Windows that brings the beloved macOS Quick Look experience to your PC. Simply select a file in File Explorer and press Space to instantly preview it—no waiting for applications to launch.

Perfect for quickly browsing through documents, images, videos, and more without the hassle of opening full applications.

🎯 Features

• ⚡ Lightning Fast - Instant file previews without opening heavy applications
• 🎨 Wide Format Support - Preview images, documents, videos, audio files, and more
• ⌨️ Simple Keyboard Shortcut - Just press Space to preview, Esc to close
• 🪶 Lightweight - Minimal resource usage, runs quietly in the background
• 🎨 Modern UI - Clean, intuitive interface that fits seamlessly with Windows
• 🔄 Seamless Integration - Works directly with Windows File Explorer

📦 Installation

Option 1: Microsoft Store (Recommended)

Get the app directly from the Microsoft Store for automatic updates:

Option 2: WinGet

Install via command line using Windows Package Manager:

winget install 9NJMTKK6JC0Q --source msstore

or

winget install WinQuickLook --source msstore

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install & Launch - Download WinQuickLook and launch the application
2. Browse Files - Open any folder in Windows File Explorer
3. Select a File - Click on any file you want to preview
4. Press Space - Instantly preview the file content
5. Press Esc - Close the preview and continue browsing

That's it! WinQuickLook will run in the background, ready whenever you need it.

💡 Use Cases

• Quick Document Review - Scan through multiple documents without opening Word, PDF readers, etc.
• Image Browsing - Preview photos instantly while organizing your photo library
• Code Review - Quickly check source code files without launching your IDE
• Media Preview - Check video or audio content before opening in a full media player
• File Management - Verify file contents while cleaning up folders

🖥️ System Requirements

• Windows 10 Version 1903 or later
• Windows 11

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Whether it's bug reports, feature requests, or code contributions, we appreciate your help in making WinQuickLook better.

• Report Issues - GitHub Issues
• Feature Requests - Share your ideas for new features
• Pull Requests - Contribute code improvements

📄 License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0

⭐ Show Your Support

If you find WinQuickLook useful, please consider:

• ⭐ Starring this repository
• 🐦 Sharing with your friends and colleagues
• 💬 Leaving a review on the Microsoft Store