Glance - Media Viewer
Simple & Fast Media Viewer
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
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.
Ratings & Reviews
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1.7.0
- Support for RAW files and GIFs
- Zoom now supports pixel to pixel mode
- UI tweaks for usability improvements (i.e. you can now pin the info bar)
- Copy tag data straight from the info bar
- Copy all extracted text at once
- Better handling of cloud files (i.e. onedrive)
- Bug fixes and optimizations
The developer, Ankit Patel, 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.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Ankit Patel
- Size
- 6.4 MB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 26.1 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 26.1 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 ApApps