qlvideo ☆
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Description:
Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.06@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: quicklook macos video finder preview thumbnails
Install: brew install --cask qlvideo
About:
QuickLook Video is a macOS Quick Look plugin that generates thumbnails, static previews, and metadata for a wide variety of video formats. It leverages native system frameworks to provide fast, on-demand previews in Finder without needing to open external applications. This tool significantly enhances workflow efficiency for users managing large video libraries by providing immediate visual context.
Key Features:
  • Generates thumbnails and static previews for videos in Finder
  • Displays detailed metadata like codec, resolution, and duration
  • Supports a wide range of formats including MKV, FLV, and AVI
  • Integrates natively with macOS Quick Look and Spotlight
Use Cases:
  • Video editors quickly identifying clips in a large asset folder
  • Content creators organizing media libraries without opening each file
  • Users verifying video files downloaded from the internet
Alternatives:
  • macOS Native Support – Native macOS supports fewer formats (e.g., no MKV); QLVideo fills the gaps.
  • VLC Media Player – VLC is a full player, whereas QLVideo is a lightweight preview plugin for Finder.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 19, 2026 1:47am 3.06 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b2e9ad2
Mar 11, 2026 4:36pm 3.05 0 VERSION_BUMP f8cf21ea
Mar 4, 2026 7:28pm 3.04 0 VERSION_BUMP c89cb74b
Mar 1, 2026 1:25pm 3.03 0 VERSION_BUMP 470e981c
Feb 23, 2026 1:42am 3.02 0 VERSION_BUMP f63a931a
Feb 16, 2026 7:27pm 3.01 0 VERSION_BUMP 94d7dbc0
Feb 12, 2026 8:04pm 3.00 0 VERSION_BUMP 6f500b12
Apr 18, 2023 7:30am 2.00 0 VERSION_BUMP f8868c63
Dec 9, 2022 3:58am 2.00 0 VERSION_BUMP 3acf6c43
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