Archive Quick Look is a macOS Quick Look extension for browsing archive contents directly from Finder.

Contact support

For help with setup, compatibility, or App Store issues, email hello@tychospot.com.

Setup checklist

  • Install and open Archive Quick Look once.
  • Enable the Quick Look extension in System Settings if macOS asks you to.
  • In Finder, select a supported archive and press the Space bar.

Supported formats

ZIP, TAR, TGZ, TBZ, TXZ, GZ, BZ2, XZ, RAR, 7z, and folders.

Troubleshooting

  • If the preview does not appear, open the app once and verify the extension is enabled in System Settings.
  • If an archive cannot be read, confirm the file still exists and that Finder has permission to access it.
  • If the archive format is unsupported or damaged, the preview may show an error instead of contents.

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