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.QLGENERATOR File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Plugin Files

What are .QLGENERATOR files and how to open them?

Can't open .QLGENERATOR file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .QLGENERATOR file.

What is a .QLGENERATOR file extension?

.QLGENERATOR file extension is created by Apple. .QLGENERATOR has been classified as Plugin Files.

.QLGENERATOR is Quick Look Generator File

Supporting file or plug-in for Apple's Quick Look tool; enables various types of files to be viewed directly in the Finder using the Quick Look feature.

Examples of Quick Look files include:

  • Audio.qlgenerator
  • Font.qlgenerator
  • iWork.qlgenerator
  • Mail.qlgenerator
  • Movie.qlgenerator
  • Office.qlgenerator
  • PDF.qlgenerator
These files and other third-party plugins must be stored within the System > Library > Frameworks > QuickLook.framework directory in order to work correctly.

Quick Look is a service included with Mac OS X 10.5 and later that allows users to preview supported file types without opening the associated program. To preview a file in Quick Look, simply select the file and press the space bar.

How to fix problems with .QLGENERATOR files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .QLGENERATOR files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .QLGENERATOR file format
  2. You need to check the .QLGENERATOR file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)