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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:

winget install 9NJMTKK6JC0Q --source msstore

winget install WinQuickLook --source msstore

🚀 Quick Start

Install & Launch - Download WinQuickLook and launch the application
Browse Files - Open any folder in Windows File Explorer
Select a File - Click on any file you want to preview
Press <kbd>Space</kbd> - Instantly preview the file content
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
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

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

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