quicklook-pat ☆

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Description:
Quick Look plugin for Adobe Photoshop pattern files

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: quicklook photoshop preview design macos

Install: brew install --cask quicklook-pat

About:
This Quick Look plugin enables macOS users to preview Adobe Photoshop PAT pattern files directly in Finder without opening Photoshop. It provides instant thumbnails and previews of pattern libraries, streamlining asset management for digital artists and designers. The plugin integrates natively with macOS, allowing users to quickly inspect pattern files using the spacebar or Quick Look feature.

Key Features:

Instant preview of Photoshop PAT files in Finder
Native macOS Quick Look integration
Displays pattern thumbnails and details
Lightweight and easy to install

Use Cases:

Designers organizing large pattern libraries without launching Photoshop
Quickly verifying pattern files before importing into projects
Asset management for digital art workflows

Alternatives:

qlstephen – General purpose plugin for unknown file types, but doesn't specifically parse PAT files
Photoshop itself – Native application that can open PAT files but requires launching the full software

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	1.0.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	b7df6a5c