qlvideo ☆

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Description:
Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.00@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
Feb 12, 2026 8:04pm	3.00	0	VERSION_BUMP	6f500b12