SpacePeek brings Quick Look to folders and archives on your Mac. Select a folder or a ZIP, 7z, or RAR archive in Finder and press Space. You can browse what is inside, search for a file by name, and preview images, PDFs, Markdown, and code without leaving Finder. It also shows folder size and how storage is spread out. The app is free, with an optional Pro upgrade, and your files stay on your Mac.

Key Features

• Quick Look for Folders: Press Space on a folder to browse its contents, scan photo thumbnails, and take a closer look at an image.
• Quick Look for Archives: Browse and preview ZIP, 7z, and RAR archives without unpacking them first.
• Search Inside Folders: Search the folder you are previewing by file name, see the matches, and preview the one you need.
• Preview Documents and Code: Read README files, PDFs, Markdown, and source code inside folders and archives, without opening another app.
• Folder Overview: See the total size of a folder, its largest items, and how storage is spread out.
• Private and Read-Only: Processing stays on your Mac, with no uploads and no background indexing. Scanning starts only when you open Quick Look.
• Pro Upgrade: Go deeper into subfolders, reveal folder search results in Finder, and copy single files out of an archive, up to 100 MiB each.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is SpacePeek free?

Yes, with an optional upgrade. The base app is free forever, including search, file previews, and browsing the selected folder and its first level of subfolders. Pro is a one-time in-app purchase of US$3.99, with Family Sharing, no subscription, and no time-limited trial. Local prices vary.

What does SpacePeek Pro add?

Pro adds deeper browsing past the first level of subfolders, Reveal in Finder for folder search results, and copying individual files out of archives, up to 100 MiB per file.

What macOS version does SpacePeek need?

SpacePeek needs macOS 14 or later. You can get it from the Mac App Store.

How do I set up SpacePeek?

Download it from the Mac App Store and follow the setup steps in the app to turn on its Quick Look extensions. After that, select a folder or archive in Finder and press Space.

Does SpacePeek replace Quick Look for single files?

No. SpacePeek adds Quick Look for folders and archives. The image, document, and code previews you see are previews of files inside those folders and archives.

Does SpacePeek upload or index my files?

No. Folder data stays on your Mac, with no uploads and no background index.

Which archive formats does it support?

SpacePeek supports ZIP, 7z, and RAR archives. To extract archives, try Keka or The Unarchiver.

How can I see a full map of my disk space?

SpacePeek shows the size and storage spread of a single folder. For a full-disk map, try OpenDisk or DaisyDisk.