If you are a Mac user, you probably use the feature Quick Look to preview files without having to open an application. However, at some point you may have encountered problems when trying to use this feature. Fortunately, solving these problems doesn't have to be complicated. With a few simple steps, you can solve problems with Quick Look and enjoy its convenience again. Below we explain how to do it.

Step by step -- How can I solve problems with Quick Look?

• Check if an update is available for Quick Look: Make sure you are using the latest version of Quick Look, as updates often fix known issues.
• Restart your Mac: Sometimes restarting your computer can resolve temporary problems with Quick Look.
• Check if other users are experiencing the same problem: Check online forums or user communities to see if others are having the same problem and have found a solution.
• Clear Quick Look cache: The Quick Look cache can accumulate corrupted data that can cause problems. You can clear the cache using commands in Terminal on your Mac.
• Restores Quick Look to its default settings: If you've made changes to Quick Look, such as installing plugins or adjusting settings, it may be helpful to restore Quick Look to its original state.

FAQ

Quick Look not working on my Mac, what can I do?

1. Restart your computer.
2. Update your operating system to the most recent version.
3. Check for Quick Look updates in the App Store.

How can I reset Quick Look on my Mac?

1. Open Finder and select “Go” from the menu bar.
2. Click “Go to folder…” and enter “~ /Library/Preferences”.
3. Find the file “com.apple.quicklook.ui.helper.plist” and delete it.

Why does Quick Look display an error message when trying to preview files?

1. There may be a problem with the extension of the file. Try previewing another file to check if it is a problem with a specific file type.
2. Check if there is conflicts with third-party applications that may be affecting Quick Look on your Mac.
3. Check if the file is impaired. Try previewing it on another device to rule out a problem with the file itself.

Quick Look freezes when trying to preview files, how can I fix it?

1. Restart your Mac and try using Quick Look again.
2. Check if there is updates pending for the operating system and for Quick Look in the App Store.
3. Check if there is space problems on disk that may be affecting the performance of Quick Look.

Quick Look is not showing file thumbnails, how can I fix it?

1. Go to Finder and select “View” in the menu bar.
2. Click “Show view options” and check if the “Show view options” option miniatures" it's activated.
3. If the thumbnails are not displayed, try Reiniciar Finder to reset file view.

How can I resolve Quick Look compatibility issues with certain file types?

1. Search one extension or application that allows you to preview that particular type of file.
2. Check if there is updates Quick Look or operating system software that may address compatibility issues.
3. Considers convert the file to a Quick Look compatible format if possible.

Quick Look shows corrupt files, how can I fix it?

1. Try opening the file in application native associated with that file type to check if the problem is specific to Quick Look.
2. If the file displays correctly in another application, Quick Look may have a compatibility issue with that type of file.
3. Search one update for Quick Look in the App Store that may address corrupt file display issues.

How can I fix Quick Look performance issues?

1. Restart your Mac to unlock means and improve Quick Look performance.
2. Check if there is storage problems on disk that may be affecting the performance of Quick Look.
3. Considers to update to a newer version of macOS that may have Quick Look performance improvements.

How can I fix image display issues in Quick Look?

1. Check if the images They have a format compatible with Quick Look. Some formats may not be supported.
2. Check if there is updates from Quick Look in the App Store that may address image display issues.
3. Try open images in the default photo viewing app to check if the issue is specific to Quick Look.

How can I fix text file preview issues in Quick Look?

1. Check if the type of file text is compatible with Quick Look. Some specific text files may not be previewable using Quick Look.
2. Search one update of Quick Look in the App Store that addresses text file preview issues.
3. Try open text files in a text editing application to check if the problem is specific to Quick Look.

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