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quicklook-pfm vs ThumbHost3mf

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

quicklook-pfm

5.5
Utilities

Quick Look plugin for PPM, PGM, PFM and PBM files

ThumbHost3mf

7.0
Utilities

Finder thumbnail provider for some .gcode, .bgcode and .3mf files

Metric quicklook-pfm ThumbHost3mf
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.5 7.0
30-day Installs 3 28
90-day Installs 6 81
365-day Installs 37 228
Version 1.1 1.7.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 32 330
GitHub Forks 6 11
Open Issues - 1
License Apache-2.0
Language Objective-C C
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Feb 10, 2025

Reviews

quicklook-pfm

quicklook-pfm is a macOS Quick Look plugin that enables previewing PPM, PGM, PFM, and PBM files directly in Finder. It's ideal for users who frequently work with these image file formats, providing a convenient way to view them without opening additional applications.

quicklook-pfm allows users to preview PPM, PGM, PFM, and PBM files using macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Quick Look integration for seamless file previewing
  • + Supports multiple image file formats
  • + Enhances macOS Finder's functionality for specific use cases

Cons

  • - No recent updates or maintenance
  • - Unknown license status

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