Syntax Highlight Quicklook Alternatives

Apps similar to Syntax Highlight Quicklook include Folder Quick Look. It's paid, but Kiview and BetterZip Quick Look Generator are free. Other options are Source Code Preview, Folder Preview, QuickLook Video and EPS Preview. You can choose from more than 10 Image Viewers like Syntax Highlight Quicklook for Mac and Linux.

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  1. Folder Quick Look icon

    Folder Quick Look

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. Source Code Preview icon

    Source Code Preview

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    Bundled with over 10 beautiful color themes, Source Code Preview supports syntax highlighting for over 50 languages, including JS, Python, CSS, and JSON.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  4. Kiview icon

    Kiview

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

    20 Kiview alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Dolphin File Manager
    • Flatpak
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  5. Folder Preview icon

    Folder Preview

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    Folder Preview is a Quick Look extension that lets you preview the contents of a folder.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    BetterZip Quick Look Generator

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    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
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    • European Union flagEU
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  8. QuickLook Video icon

    QuickLook Video

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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
    • Finder
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    QuickLook Video screenshot 1
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  9. EPS Preview icon

    EPS Preview

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  10. Peek - Quick Look Extension icon

    Peek - Quick Look Extension

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    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
    Peek - Quick Look Extension screenshot 1
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  11. iPreview icon

    iPreview

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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
    iPreview screenshot 1
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  12. Unfold — Quick Look icon

    Unfold — Quick Look

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    Preview folders, archives, source code with syntax highlighting, Markdown, Mermaid diagrams, ebooks, and many more file types directly in macOS Quick Look.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    • US flagUnited States
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    QLColorCode

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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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