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Utilities / Productivity

QuickLook

Windows

A spacebar preview for the files on your Windows PC.

QuickLook adds a quick file-preview workflow to Windows. Select a supported file and press Space to inspect it, without first opening its full editing application.

Who it is for

Windows users browsing folders of documents, images, and other supported files.

What stands out

  • Press Space to preview a selected supported file.
  • Additional preview formats can be added through plugins.
  • The project documents supported formats and installation choices.

Before you install

  • The Microsoft Store edition has limited support in Open and Save dialogs compared with the direct installer.
  • Not every file type is supported out of the box; some formats need plugins.

Price & availability

Free and open source. Microsoft Store and direct-install editions are available from the project.

Sources & verification

Official product information checked on October 18, 2026. This is a researched app profile, not a hands-on performance benchmark. Store prices and requirements can change.

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