Do you also open QGIS just to quickly check a file?
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I realized I was doing this dozens of times a day:
open QGIS → load layers → wait → zoom… just to see what’s inside.
Feels like overkill.
Curious:
how do you usually inspect GIS files quickly?
Is there any lightweight workflow you rely on?
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GeoPreview
I couldn’t find a good lightweight way to preview GIS files on macOS.
So I started experimenting with using Quick Look in Finder (press Space to preview files instantly).
It actually feels surprisingly fast for formats like GeoJSON, Shapefile, GPKG.
I ended up building a small macOS tool around this idea.
It lets you press Space in Finder and instantly preview GIS data on a map.
Supports GeoJSON, Shapefile, GPKG, KML, even LAS.
I’m preparing a launch soon — would love to understand:
What formats or features would make this actually useful for you?