Bring macOS “Quick Look” feature to Windows
Publisher’s description
What is QuickLook?
QuickLook by Paddy Xu is open-source Windows software in the image viewers category. It ranks 4th by popularity among image viewers in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.5.0, released on April 13, 2026. The version history goes back to July 18, 2021: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 84,838 times. The source code on GitHub (QL-Win/QuickLook) has 25,460 stars. Similar programs include ImageGlass, Weasis and MSBuild Structured Log Viewer.
Project description on GitHub: “Bring macOS “Quick Look” feature to Windows”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: QuickLook is an open-source image viewer tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QuickLook safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
130F601EAB7C388025351312F949749ADEBC6429B1042BD2001AC32A17A2748C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 5 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5.0Latest | April 13, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.4.0 | January 7, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.3.0 | December 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.1.1 | July 19, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.0.2 | May 28, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.0.1 | May 10, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 4.0.0 | April 16, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 3.7.3 | November 23, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QL-Win.QuickLook -echoco install quicklook -yscoop install extras/quicklookmsiexec /i QuickLook-4.5.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {6B6946D5-D3E9-48F9-AA6C-70133B09D730} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Paddy Xu
- Category
- Image viewers
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/QL-Win/QuickLook
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.5.0
- Released
- April 13, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 18, 2021
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 84,838
- GitHub stars
- 25,460
- GitHub forks
- 1,351
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- QL-Win.QuickLook
- Chocolatey package
- quicklook
- Scoop package
- extras/quicklook
- MSI product code
- {6B6946D5-D3E9-48F9-AA6C-70133B09D730}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QuickLook free?
Yes. QuickLook is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is QuickLook safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install QuickLook with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can QuickLook be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does QuickLook run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of QuickLook?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 18, 2021.
Can I use QuickLook without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to QuickLook?
ImageGlass, Weasis, MSBuild Structured Log Viewer, LogExpert and JPEGView. The alternatives page compares them.
