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MediaInfo vs QuickLook Video

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MediaInfo

6.0
Utilities

Display file information in Finder contextual menu

QuickLook Video

8.0
Media & Design

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

Metric MediaInfo QuickLook Video
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 739
90-day Installs 22 1.3K
365-day Installs 126 1.3K
Version 1.7.4 3.07
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 438 3.4K
GitHub Forks 12 116
Open Issues 12 14
License GPL-2.0
Language Swift Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 28d ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Oct 19, 2014

Reviews

MediaInfo

MediaInfo is a macOS Finder extension that provides quick access to file metadata directly from the contextual menu. It supports various file types, including media and documents, making it a handy tool for users who need instant file information.

Adds a contextual menu option in Finder to display detailed file information.

Pros

  • + Quick access to file metadata through Finder
  • + Supports
  • + Enhances workflow by integrating directly into the Finder

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Open issues with newer macOS versions
  • - Some user-reported bugs and compatibility problems

QuickLook Video

QuickLook Video enhances macOS Finder with thumbnails, static previews, cover art, and metadata for video files, making media organization more efficient. It benefits users with extensive video collections, offering a cleaner and more informative file management experience.

Enhances macOS Finder's ability to display video file information, including thumbnails, cover art, and metadata.

Pros

  • + Popular and widely used with over 3k GitHub stars
  • + Adds essential features for media organization
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Some users may desire more dynamic video previews