If you’re a Mac user, you can now preview and play videos directly in the Spotlight search results menu of modern versions of Mac OS X, which is extremely convenient. This feature is robust and supports every movie or video file type that QuickTime can play.
To try it out, just press Command + space and search for a movie or video file, hover over the search result with your cursor until the thumbnail preview pops up to the left, and then hover over the thumbnail to find the ‘Play’ button. Though it’s not practical for watching lengthy videos, it’s ideal for quickly finding a specific video or scene within a movie file without opening a bunch of individual files into QuickTime Player. It’s especially beneficial if multiple videos have similar thumbnails.
You can also play videos directly within a Finder window, which works on modern versions of Mac OS X such as Yosemite and Mac OS X 10.6 and earlier.
If you find this feature helpful, here are some benefits that you’ll appreciate about this Spotlight for Mac guide:
Benefits of Preview & Watch Videos Directly on Spotlight for Mac
- The guide is completely free to read.
- It helps many internet users follow up on their interests more conveniently.
Frequently Asked Questions about Preview & Watch Videos Directly on Spotlight for Mac
What is this guide about?
This guide explains how to preview and watch videos directly in the Spotlight search results menu on Macs.
How can this guide help me?
This guide can help you find specific videos or scenes more quickly within movie files without opening individual files in QuickTime.
What devices support this feature?
This feature is available only on Apple devices.
What operating systems support this feature?
You’ll need to have either macOS or iOS.
Final Note: Preview & Watch Videos Directly on Spotlight for Mac
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