Syntax Highlight Quicklook Alternatives

Syntax Highlight Quicklook is described as 'This application offers a quicklook extension for MacOS 10.15 Catalina or later for previewing source files. Inside it uses Highlight to render source code with syntax highlighting. The application is distributed with a version of the highlight' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Syntax Highlight Quicklook for Mac, Linux, Flathub, Dolphin File Manager and Flatpak. The best Syntax Highlight Quicklook alternative is Folder Quick Look. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Kiview or QLVideo. Other great apps like Syntax Highlight Quicklook are Folder Preview, BetterZip Quick Look Generator, EPS Preview and Peek - Quick Look Extension.

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  1. Folder Quick Look is a macOS extension that enhances the system’s Quick Look feature by allowing users to instantly preview the contents of folders and compressed archives without opening them. Once installed, you can simply select a folder or supported archive format (such as...

    23 Folder Quick Look alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Kiview icon
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    Kiview gives the user the ability to quickly preview different file types without the need to launch the default application.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Dolphin File Manager
    • Flatpak
     
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    This package allows macOS Finder to display thumbnails, static QuickLook previews, cover art and metadata for most types of video files.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Wouldn't it be great if Mac OS X's Quick Look would let you inspect the contents of compressed archives? With the help of the BetterZip Quick Look Generator, it can.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Quick Look for EPS files has been removed since macOS 14. EPS Preview brings it back.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Accelerate your workflow with the Quick Look conveniences that only Peek can deliver: text selection & copying, scroll restoration, syntax highlighting, & more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. iPreview icon
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    iPreview provides quicklook preview for source code, Markdown, Jupyter, Webp, Avif, 3D Model and any more file types in macOS Finder, Quicklook, Spotlight.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Very much like Folder Preview, Folder Preview Pro allows you to quick look folders in Finder.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. This is a Quick Look plug-in that renders source code with syntax highlighting, using the Highlight library.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Markdown Preview provides a Quick Look extension to preview Markdown files in Finder.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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