QuickLook DDS vs Folder Preview Pro
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickLook DDS
5.0Quick Look plugin for DirectDraw Surface (DDS) texture files
Folder Preview Pro
8.0Quick Look extension for folders
| Metric | QuickLook DDS | Folder Preview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 128 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 251 |
| 365-day Installs | 14 | 625 |
| Version | 1.33 | 2.10 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 97 | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | - |
| Open Issues | - | - |
| License | GPL-2.0 | — |
| Language | Objective-C | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 24, 2014 | Sep 22, 2025 |
Reviews
QuickLook DDS
QuickLook DDS is a macOS plugin enabling thumbnail and Quick Look previews for DDS files, beneficial for game developers and those working with texture assets. Despite its utility, the project is inactive with no recent updates.
Enables Finder to display thumbnails and Quick Look previews for DirectDraw Surface (DDS) files.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under GPL-2.0
- + Seamlessly integrates with macOS Finder
- + Provides metadata support for organizing files
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development, potential compatibility issues
Folder Preview Pro
Folder Preview Pro enhances macOS by enabling Quick Look previews for folders, displaying contents with actions and thumbnails. Ideal for users managing files frequently, it offers a seamless way to preview and interact with folders directly from Finder.
Enables Quick Look previews for folders, showing contents with actions and thumbnails.
Pros
- + Quick folder preview functionality
- + Actions and thumbnails for enhanced interaction
- + Auto-update feature for seamless updates
- + One-time purchase model with lifetime updates
Cons
- - Limited GitHub activity and transparency
- - Unknown license and development language