MakersPreview
The essential QuickLook & Thumbnail extension for Maker formats on macOS
Full-Workflow Preview
Designed for modern makers. Quickly manage your digital assets from modeling to fabrication
3D Modeling
View 3D geometry directly in Finder. Full support for GLB, STL, and OBJ formats. Make your 3D creations instantly visible in folders without opening heavy modelling software
3D Printing
Deeply preview 3MF projects. Whether from MakerWorld or Printables, you can preview the full 3MF model in Finder. Perfect for slice projects exported from Bambu / Prusa / Orca / Cura
Laser Fabrication
Make laser designs more than just icons. Quickly preview LAC (Bambu) and XCS (xTool) project layouts via QuickLook in Finder. Help you quickly verify files before fabrication
Common Questions
These questions focus on practical differences, supported formats, and installation behavior
Q1: How is MakersPreview different from slice software previews?
A: Slice software usually needs to launch first and then open the file, which can take 5 to 10 seconds. MakersPreview shows most models in under 1 second directly in Finder
Q2: Who is MakersPreview for?
A: MakersPreview is for makers, 3D printing users, and teams that manage a large number of model files
Q3: What file scenarios does MakersPreview support?
A: It covers 3MF print projects, GLB, STL, OBJ modeling assets, and LAC/XCS laser fabrication projects
Q4: What extra support does MakersPreview provide for MakerWorld and Printables?
A: MakersPreview can show the project cover, author, and a quick link back to the original site. MakerWorld support comes from metadata already embedded in slicer files; Printables support requires a browser plugin, so only files downloaded from the Printables page after installing MakersPreview get the extra support
Q5: Can MakersPreview open 3MF files directly?
A: Yes. MakersPreview includes a simple built-in viewer, and you can set it as the app used to open 3MF files on your Mac. It also supports 3MF, GLB, STL, and OBJ files. See the detailed 3MF Finder Preview Guide and the macOS Workflow Optimization Guide.
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