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ThumbHost3mf vs QuickLook Video

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ThumbHost3mf

7.0
Utilities

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

QuickLook Video

8.0
Media & Design

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

Metric ThumbHost3mf QuickLook Video
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 26 729
90-day Installs 80 1.2K
365-day Installs 227 1.2K
Version 1.7.1 3.07
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 330 3.4K
GitHub Forks 11 116
Open Issues 1 14
License Apache-2.0 GPL-2.0
Language C Swift
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 26d ago
First Seen Feb 10, 2025 Oct 19, 2014

Reviews

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

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