What Glance Does

Browse, view, and explore your photos and videos.

Universal Media Support

Images (JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, TIFF, BMP), animated GIFs, 18+ RAW camera formats, and videos (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM). Native macOS performance.

Zoom & Navigate

Pinch to zoom, pixel-to-pixel zoom mode, smooth scrolling, and intuitive navigation. Switch between sidebar and filmstrip views to suit your workflow.

Rich Metadata & Detection

EXIF data, camera settings, GPS coordinates, video codecs, face detection, and object recognition. Pinnable info panel keeps details visible as you browse.

Search & Sort

Instant search. Sort by name, date, or size. Find what you're looking for without digging through folders.

Modern Interface

Clean and minimal. Adapts to light and dark mode. Multi-window and tab support. Your content is the focus.

Fast & Efficient

Configurable caching and optimized rendering. Handles large files and 4K video without lag.

Text Extraction

Extract text from any image using on-device OCR. Text regions are highlighted with bounding boxes and all results are copyable. Completely private, no cloud processing.

File Management

Copy to clipboard, share via macOS sharing, reveal in Finder, and delete with undo support. Manage your files without leaving the app.

Capabilities

Key Features

A closer look at what's included.

Image Viewing

High-quality image rendering
Smooth zoom and pan
Pixel-to-pixel zoom mode
18+ RAW camera formats
Animated GIF playback
On-device text extraction

Video Playback

Native video player
Multiple format support
Video thumbnail previews
Configurable loop mode
Codec information display
Duration and bitrate details

Metadata & Detection

EXIF camera data
GPS location (if available)
Face and object detection
Pinnable info panel
Copyable tags and metadata
Color space and bit depth

Compatibility

Supported Formats

Glance handles all the formats you work with.

Images

JPEG / JPG
PNG
HEIC / HEIF
GIF (animated)
WebP
TIFF / TIF
BMP

Videos

MP4
MOV (QuickTime)
M4V
AVI
MKV
WebM
4K playback

RAW Formats

Canon (CR2, CR3, CRW)
Nikon (NEF, NRW)
Sony (ARW, SR2, SRW)
Fujifilm (RAF)
Adobe DNG
Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax
Hasselblad, Sigma + more

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Glance.

Yes! Glance is completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. There are no hidden costs or premium features.

Your media files are never uploaded, transmitted, or shared with any external servers. Glance accesses files only when you explicitly open them, and all data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or share any of your personal information or media files.

No. There's no account to create and no sign-in. Glance works entirely offline — viewing, metadata, text recognition, and face and object detection all happen on your Mac.

No. Glance uses a cache for performance (to speed up thumbnails and navigation), which you can clear or cap in Settings, and it's cleared when you quit. Your media files are never stored in a database or copied by Glance — they stay in their original locations on your device.

Glance requires macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later. It's optimized for modern Mac hardware and takes advantage of the latest macOS features for the best performance.

Glance has a dedicated support page covering getting started, keyboard shortcuts, settings, and fixes for common issues. You can also open it anytime from inside the app. For anything else, email us at apappsco@gmail.com (please include "Glance" in the subject).

Support

Support Development

I built Glance because I wanted a fast, clean media viewer for my Mac. If it's useful to you too, that's great. Support helps me keep building.

Support Development Send Feedback

Supporting is completely optional and doesn't affect your app experience.