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⚡ Bring macOS Quick Look to Windows - Preview files instantly with a single keystroke (Space). Lightweight file previewer for images, documents, videos, and more.

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 WinQuickLook
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 Bring macOS Quick Look to Windows


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

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## ✨ 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 <kbd>Space</kbd> 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 <kbd>Space</kbd> to preview, <kbd>Esc</kbd> 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:

```bash
winget install 9NJMTKK6JC0Q --source msstore
```

```bash
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 <kbd>Space</kbd>** - Instantly preview the file content
5. **Press <kbd>Esc</kbd>** - 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](https://github.com/polymind-inc/WinQuickLook/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](https://github.com/polymind-inc/WinQuickLook/blob/master/LICENSE)

## ⭐ 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

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