Differences Between Distributions

Different versions provide free choices for different users.

If you don’t understand or don’t want to know more, please just use the .msi installer.

• The .msi installer version is most recommended (and also available via Chocolatey). It contains the full features of QuickLook, including previewing selected files in the Open- and Save-File Dialogs.

• The .zip/.7z package is for those who want a clean and simple experience. However, one needs to unlock the .zip file manually before extraction, otherwise QuickLook will crash.

• The .exe installer allows you to choose the installation directory — for example, %ProgramFiles% (e.g., C:\Program Files\QuickLook) — but administrator privileges are required.

• Microsoft Store package is for those who do not want to be bothered by manual upgrades. However, this version is being upgraded slower than other two (1 to 3 working days) and does not preview selected files in the Open- and Save-File Dialogs.

• The nightly builds contain the latest features, enhancements and bugfixes. These builds might not be stable. It usually takes several weeks before a nightly build is being published to stable channels.

User data location

• MSI version: %APPDATA%\pooi.moe\QuickLook\.
• Portable version: %APPDATA%\pooi.moe\QuickLook\ (up to v3.6.9) or UserData sub-folder in the QuickLook application folder (from v3.6.10).
• Store version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\21090PaddyXu.QuickLook_egxr34yet59cg\LocalCache\Roaming\pooi.moe\QuickLook\.