Glance - Media Viewer

Glance - Simple, Fast Media Viewer for macOS Glance is a clean, simple media viewer designed to do one thing well: let you view your photos and videos quickly and beautifully. It's a fast, lightweight app with a clean interface that gets out of your way. All files stay on your device - no tracking, no ads, no subscriptions, no online features. What It Can Do: • View images and videos in multiple formats (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, GIF, WebP, TIFF, BMP, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM) • Support Live Photos with full animation • Smooth zoom and pan with intuitive gestures • High-quality image rendering with proper color space support • Native video playback with standard controls • Browse with sidebar view or focus with filmstrip view • Explore rich metadata (EXIF camera data, GPS coordinates, video codecs) • Search and sort files instantly • Navigate with keyboard shortcuts and drag-and-drop Why It Exists: Glance was built to provide a clean, fast way to view your media without the bloat. No AI features you don't need, no editing tools you won't use, no online services that require accounts. Just a simple, well-designed viewer that respects your privacy and your time. Features: Media Supported: • Images: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, GIF, WebP, TIFF, BMP • Videos: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM • Live Photos: Full animation support Clean, Simple Viewing: • Smooth zoom and pan with intuitive gestures • Pinch to zoom or use scroll wheel (configurable) • Native video playback • Light and dark mode support • Fast loading and smooth navigation Flexible Navigation: • Sidebar view: Browse your media collection with a traditional file browser • Filmstrip view: Focus on your content with a bottom filmstrip for quick navigation • Auto-hiding filmstrip: Keeps your view clean while providing quick access Metadata: • EXIF camera data: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focal length • GPS coordinates: See where your photos were taken (if available) • File information: Size, dimensions, creation date, modification date • Video details: Codec, bitrate, frame rate, duration • Color space and bit depth information Organization: • Instant search: Find files quickly with real-time filtering • Flexible sorting: Sort by name, date, or size in ascending or descending order • Keyboard shortcuts: Navigate efficiently with ⌘O, ⌘N, arrow keys, and more • Drag and drop: Open files by dragging them into the app Performance: • Intelligent image caching for fast thumbnail loading • Configurable cache size (100 MB to unlimited) • Customizable scroll wheel behavior (zoom vs. cycle photos) • Video loop option for continuous playback • Native macOS optimization for quick performance Glance is free, ad-free, and built with care. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no tracking, no online features. Just a simple, fast way to view your media on macOS.