Looq 1.6.2

Looq 1.6.2

Looq

Quick Look — Supercharged file previews

Preview files faster and smarter. Quick Look renders rich Markdown, code, data tables, archives and folders with features built for developers, writers, and power users.

Markdown

  • Full GFM rendering with rich formatting and a live preview on save.
  • KaTeX support for inline and block math.
  • Mermaid diagram rendering.
  • GitHub emoji shortcodes and alerts.
  • Auto-generated table-of-contents sidebar.
  • Remote image caching and scroll-position memory.

Source code

  • Syntax highlighting for 190+ languages with progressive rendering and a sliding window for huge files.
  • Configurable line numbers, fonts, tab width, word wrap, and independent light/dark themes.
  • Shebang-based language detection and auto-formatting for JSON, CSS, XML, SVG, plist, and SQL.

Data files

  • Native table views for CSV/TSV with resizable columns, alternating row colors and pagination for large files.
  • SQLite multi-table preview with column type and constraint tooltips.
  • Color-coded diffs/patches and quick multi-file tab switching.

Archives & folders

  • Browse ZIP and TAR archives with a directory tree and fast binary parsing.
  • Preview large archives quickly and view folder metadata (size, date, type) with sortable columns.
  • Configurable folder display columns and Spotlight metadata in previews.

Workflows that just work

  • Remembered scroll positions, configurable display options, and fast performance for large files make Quick Look ideal for daily code review, documentation, and data inspection.

Version 1.6.0:

  • Added a looq command-line tool to open previews from the Terminal
  • Now compatible with macOS 27
  • Improved Live Rendering for editors that save atomically
  • Improved the preview info bar to stay up to date while editing
  • Improved the reliability of Mermaid diagram loading
  • Improved memory efficiency with better cache lifecycle management
  • Minor UI refinements and stability improvements
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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the app?

Mount the image, drag the app into the "Applications" folder and launch it. If the system blocks the launch, allow it in "System Settings → Privacy & Security".

The app is damaged or won't launch

Reinstalling from a fresh image usually helps. Make sure your macOS version matches the one listed in the compatibility specs.

How do I update?

Download the new version from the site and install it over the current one — your settings will be preserved.

The download link doesn't work

Try a mirror or a download manager. For large files the browser often drops the connection.

How do I completely remove the app?

Use an uninstaller utility — it cleans up the service files that remain after moving the app to the trash.

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Looq 1.6.2