QuickLook DDS vs QuickLook Video
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickLook DDS
5.0Quick Look plugin for DirectDraw Surface (DDS) texture files
QuickLook Video
8.0Thumbnails, static previews, cover art and metadata for video files
| Metric | QuickLook DDS | QuickLook Video |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 739 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 1.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 14 | 1.3K |
| Version | 1.33 | 3.07 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 97 | 3.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 116 |
| Open Issues | - | 14 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 28d ago |
| First Seen | Oct 24, 2014 | Oct 19, 2014 |
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
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