Folder Quick Look
Designed for everyday Mac workflows with clear local boundaries and a clear download path
Quick Preview - Finder Preview Tool for Mac
Select folders, archives, Markdown files, or ebooks in Finder and press Space to preview contents before opening or extracting
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Page updated: 2026-07-10
Archive preview
Designed for everyday Mac workflows with clear local boundaries and a clear download path
Markdown reading
Designed for everyday Mac workflows with clear local boundaries and a clear download path
EPUB / MOBI / AZW ebook preview
Designed for everyday Mac workflows with clear local boundaries and a clear download path
Entity facts
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- Quick Preview: Select folders, archives, Markdown files, or ebooks in Finder and press Space to preview contents before opening or extracting.
- Positioning: Quick Look previews for folders, archives, Markdown, and ebooks
- Best for: Mac users who need Finder previews for folders, archives, Markdown, and ebooks
- Distribution: App Store
- Privacy boundary: local-first; built around user-selected local content, not an upload or publishing service
Comparison and verification
Check public facts, fit conditions, and repeatable verification steps before installing.
Mac Quick Look Preview Tools Compared
Compare Quick Preview, Unfold, OnePreview, and Qlooq using their public positioning for folders, archives, Markdown, code, and ebook previews.
View transparent comparisonQuick Preview File-Type Compatibility Checklist
Use one Finder Space-bar workflow to verify folders, archives, Markdown, and ebooks while recording macOS version, file type, and failure conditions.
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Quick Look previews for folders, archives, Markdown, and ebooks
Compliance and privacy boundary
This site explains product features, use cases, privacy posture, and download links only. It does not provide upload services, user publishing, content trading, or claims outside the app scope
- App Store distribution
- Built around user-selected local content
- Bilingual product pages and guides
Guides
Guides cover common questions, format choices, privacy boundaries, and local Mac workflows
What folder Quick Look preview solves on Mac
When folders, archives, Markdown, or ebooks are not worth opening one by one, this guide explains where folder preview Mac, Quick Look extension helps.
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Why preview archives before extracting
When folders, archives, Markdown, or ebooks are not worth opening one by one, this guide explains where archive preview, ZIP preview helps.
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What to do when folder Quick Look preview is not working
When folders, archives, Markdown, or ebooks are not worth opening one by one, this guide explains where folder Quick Look not working, Finder preview issue helps.
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FAQ
Does Quick Preview change how Finder works?
No. You still select an item and press Space; the extension simply makes more items previewable.
What can it preview?
The website highlights folders, archives, Markdown, EPUB, MOBI, AZW, and AZW3 workflows.
Are files uploaded?
No. The preview workflow is built around local files selected by the user.
How do I preview a folder or archive with the Space bar?
After installing and enabling the Quick Look extension, select a supported folder or archive in Finder and press Space. If no preview appears, check extension status, file permission, and macOS compatibility.
How is Quick Preview different from other Quick Look tools?
Quick Look tools differ in format coverage, system requirements, and interaction. Compare the file types you actually use—folders, archives, Markdown, code, or ebooks—against each vendor's current documentation.