What is Looq?

Looq is a Quick Look extension that previews Markdown, code in 200+ file types, SQLite databases, TSV files, diffs, archives, folders, and app bundles and installers right from Finder. See the Looq page for everything it can preview.

How is Looq different from the built-in Quick Look?

The built-in Quick Look shows plain text or a generic icon for most developer files. Looq replaces that with a formatted preview in the same Space bar panel, so there is no separate viewer to open.

Which macOS versions are supported?

Looq requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later.

What if Quick Look previews do not appear, or work only for some file types?

Open Looq Settings, then choose Help > Looq Diagnostics… in the menu bar. It checks extension registration, other Quick Look extensions, legacy plugins, and file type mappings, and offers repairs such as refreshing the Quick Look cache. If the issue persists, send a diagnostic report to support from the same window.

Where can I buy Looq?

Looq is available from the Parcse Shop, the Mac App Store, Setapp, and Gumroad, each as a one-time purchase. Gumroad offers the same version as the Parcse Shop, and Setapp sells Looq individually, without a membership. The Looq page compares the versions.

How is the Mac App Store version different?

Due to Mac App Store requirements, this version does not include the command-line tool, displays only web images in Markdown, and limits Quick Look repair to a refresh. New features also arrive after the Parcse Shop release. The Setapp version has the same features as the Parcse Shop version.

Is there a free trial?

Free trial availability for the Parcse Shop version can change at any time. When a trial is available, Looq starts it on first launch.

How do I get a refund?

Parcse Shop purchases of Looq are refundable in full within 14 days if Looq did not offer a free trial at the time of purchase. Parcse Shop purchases made while a trial was offered are non-refundable. To request a refund, email support@parcse.com with your license key. Refunds for purchases from the Mac App Store, Setapp, or Gumroad follow that store’s policy.

Can I try beta or alpha builds?

In the Parcse Shop and Gumroad versions, open the menu next to the update status in Settings > General > Updates and choose Stable or Beta under Update channel. In the Mac App Store version, choose Help > Join the Beta… to receive a TestFlight invitation. Alpha builds are early access for Parcse Supporter members only.

Does Looq access my files or send data over the network?

Looq processes files locally on your Mac. When the Claude Code or Codex hook is on in Settings > Integrations, Looq also keeps a local list of the files those agents work on. Network activity is limited to remote Markdown images, license and update checks, and diagnostics, which you can turn off with Share anonymous diagnostics in Settings > General. See the privacy policy for details.

How do I request a new file format or report an issue?

Choose Help > Send Feedback… from the Looq icon in the menu bar or from the Help menu while Looq Settings is open. Looq opens a new email to support@parcse.com and a report file with your Mac and Looq details for you to attach. For a format request, attach a sample file if possible.