๐ฎ zxql - Quick Look for ZX Spectrum Files
๐ Getting Started
Welcome to zxql! This application allows you to easily view 48K ZX Spectrum .SNA snapshot files using macOS Quick Look. Enjoy seamless access to your favorite classic games right from the Finder.
๐ฆ Download & Install
To get started, youโll need to download zxql. You can do this by visiting the Releases page.

Click the button above or use the link below to go to the Releases page:
Download zxql
๐ป System Requirements
- Operating System: macOS 10.14 or later
- Processor: 64-bit Intel processor
- Disk Space: At least 10 MB free space
- Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum
โจ Features
- Quick preview of .SNA files with a simple click.
- Easy integration with macOS Quick Look.
- Lightweight and efficient, designed specifically for 48K ZX Spectrum snapshots.
๐ฅ How to Download zxql
- Visit the Releases page.
- Find the latest version of zxql.
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Click on the .zip file link to begin the download.

- Once the download is complete, locate the
.zip file in your Downloads folder.
- Double-click the
.zip file to extract it.
๐ ๏ธ How to Install zxql
- After extraction, open the folder containing the zxql application.
- Drag the zxql application icon to your Applications folder.
- You can now find zxql in your Applications menu.
โ๏ธ How to Use zxql
- Open the Finder and navigate to a folder containing your .SNA files.
- Select any .SNA file using a single click.
- Press the spacebar, or right-click the file and select โQuick Look.โ
- You will see a preview of the ZX Spectrum snapshot.
โ Troubleshooting
- Issue: The application does not open.
- Solution: Ensure you are using macOS 10.14 or later.
- Issue: .SNA files do not preview.
- Solution: Confirm that the files are not corrupted and are saved correctly.
๐จ๏ธ Feedback
If you have any questions, suggestions, or issues, please create an issue on the GitHub repository. Your feedback helps improve zxql for everyone.
๐ Support
For support, please visit our GitHub page or reach out through the Issues section.
๐ท๏ธ Topics
This project relates to the following topics:
- macos
- quick-look
- quicklook
- sinclair-spectrum
- sinclair-zx-spectrum
- speccy
- zx-spectrum
- zx-spectrum-formats
- zxspectrum
Thank you for choosing zxql. We hope you enjoy viewing your ZX Spectrum files!