
Supported file types, file manager integration, etc.
When you're done close it by either hitting Spacebar again, pressing Esc or clicking the ⨉ button. Preview next file by clicking on it or using arrow-keys (arrow-keys move selection in the background if the preview window is not in focus). Select any file or folder (on the Desktop, in a File Explorer window, in an Open or Save-File dialogue, doesn't matter). Run QuickLook.exe (only necessary if autostart is disabled). Note: Don't forget to check out the plugins for previewing office-files, epubs, fonts and more! Typical usecase Installer or portable archive of the stable version from GitHub Release. Microsoft Store (Windows 10 users only, no preview in open/save-dialogs available). Get it from one of the following sources: Strict GPL license to keep it free forever. Preview from 3rd-party file managers (see a list here). Tons of supported file types (full list here). Despite these options, I still decided to craft another one by myself, because they are either not being actively developed, lack of variety, or ask for some 💵. I am aware that several alternatives are already available on the Internet (e.g.
Windows, on the other hand, does not have this handy feature. It allows users to peek into a file content in lightning speed by just pressing the Space key.
One of the few features I missed from macOS is Quick Look.