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QuickNFO vs QuickLook Video

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QuickNFO

5.0
Utilities

Quick Look plugin for viewing NFO files

QuickLook Video

8.0
Media & Design

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

Metric QuickNFO QuickLook Video
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 9 739
90-day Installs 26 1.3K
365-day Installs 162 1.3K
Version 1.2 3.07
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 299 3.4K
GitHub Forks 24 116
Open Issues 8 14
License GPL-2.0
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 27d ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Oct 19, 2014

Reviews

QuickNFO

QuickNFO is a macOS Quick Look plugin that allows users to preview NFO files directly in Finder. It's a handy tool for those who frequently work with NFO files, providing a seamless way to view metadata without opening additional applications.

QuickNFO enables quick preview of NFO files within macOS Finder using the Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with macOS Quick Look for quick NFO file previews.
  • + Open-source, allowing for potential modifications or contributions.
  • + Useful for media enthusiasts and collectors managing NFO files.

Cons

  • - No updates since 2019, raising concerns about compatibility with newer macOS versions.
  • - Limited recent community activity, potentially affecting support availability.

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