Show HN: Preview ePub/MOBI/CBZ (and more) with a spacebar tap [macOS]

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Quickly preview ebooks directly in Finder on macOS.
• Supported Formats: EPUB, MOBI, DJVU, FB2, CBZ/CBR
• EPUB and MOBI: Shows cover, metadata, full text, and embedded images
• DJVU: All pages
• FB2: Cover and full text
• CBZ/CBR: All images
• Seamless integration into macOS Quick Look
• No need to open separate apps—just press spacebar to preview

Thumbnails are also generated for most supported files.

Note: Some files may fail to be loaded in Quick Look for various reasons. If you can, send us the file that doesn't work and we'll try to figure out the problem. DRM-protected books are not supported.

Added TOC button in bottom left corner for EPUB and MOBI files for toggling a Table of Content sidebar.
Minor styling updates.

Ratings and Reviews

Love it

The app is super simple and works just like you’d expect. I can preview all my ebooks right from Finder. No need to open anything. Totally worth it!

Didn’t even know I needed!

Very fast and has worked with every ebook format I have tried!

The developer, Parotid, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Information

Seller Parotid AB

Size 9.4 MB

Compatibility Mac Requires macOS 12.4 or later.

Copyright © 2025 Parotid AB

Price $6.99

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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