QuickLook DDS vs ThumbHost3mf
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QuickLook DDS
5.0Quick Look plugin for DirectDraw Surface (DDS) texture files
ThumbHost3mf
7.0Finder thumbnail provider for some .gcode, .bgcode and .3mf files
| Metric | QuickLook DDS | ThumbHost3mf |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 1 | 28 |
| 90-day Installs | 2 | 81 |
| 365-day Installs | 14 | 228 |
| Version | 1.33 | 1.7.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 97 | 330 |
| GitHub Forks | 4 | 11 |
| Open Issues | - | 1 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Objective-C | C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Oct 24, 2014 | Feb 10, 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
ThumbHost3mf
ThumbHost3mf is a macOS app that enhances Finder by displaying thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files, making it easier to visualize 3D printing projects. It's particularly useful for users working with 3D printing files.
Provides Finder thumbnails for .gcode, .bgcode, and .3mf files.
Pros
- + Free and open-source under Apache-2.0 license
- + Enhances Finder's functionality for specific file types
- + Supports multiple 3D printing file formats
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Niche use case limits its appeal