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"Preview file" when double-clicking #5667

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opened 2026-02-21 17:58:56 -05:00 by deekerman · 7 comments

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Originally created by @heroinepta on GitHub (Jun 15, 2017).

It would be nice to add a "preview file" when double-clicking on the torrent. Or add a shortcut to the "preview file".

Originally created by @heroinepta on GitHub (Jun 15, 2017). It would be nice to add a "preview file" when double-clicking on the torrent. Or add a shortcut to the "preview file".

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2026-02-21 17:59:01 -05:00

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@jungletek commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2017):

What do you specifically mean by 'preview'? Also what happens when the torrent isn't a single file? What if there's no existing file-association?

How come the already existing 'open destination folder' isn't good enough? I'm not personally a big fan of my torrent client being bloated with features, and I don't think this is a necessary UI addition/modification.

Not being hostile, just asking you to explain your reasoning :)

@jungletek commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2017): What do you specifically mean by 'preview'? Also what happens when the torrent isn't a single file? What if there's no existing file-association? How come the already existing 'open destination folder' isn't good enough? I'm not personally a big fan of my torrent client being bloated with features, and I don't think this is a necessary UI addition/modification. Not being hostile, just asking you to explain your reasoning :)

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2026-02-21 17:59:02 -05:00

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@heroinepta commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2017):

=)) Yes, I understand you. I download mostly movies through torrent. And for me it would be convenient if there was a quick open button for the downloaded / downloaded file. No special extra options.

"Also what happens when the torrent isn't a single file?"

Then the destinaton folder will be opened.

"What if there's no existing file-association?"
As an option, the operating system window opens asking which program to use to open the file. Вторник, 27 июня 2017, 16:23 +05:00 от jungletek notifications@github.com:

What do you specifically mean by 'preview'? Also what happens when the torrent isn't a single file? What if there's no existing file-association?
How come the already existing 'open destination folder' isn't good enough? I'm not personally a big fan of my torrent client being bloated with features, and I don't think this is a necessary UI addition/modification.
Not being hostile, just asking you to explain your reasoning :)
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@heroinepta commented on GitHub (Jun 27, 2017): =)) Yes, I understand you. I download mostly movies through torrent. And for me it would be convenient if there was a quick open button for the downloaded / downloaded file. No special extra options. "Also what happens when the torrent isn't a single file?" Then the destinaton folder will be opened. "What if there's no existing file-association?" As an option, the operating system window opens asking which program to use to open the file. Вторник, 27 июня 2017, 16:23 +05:00 от jungletek <notifications@github.com>: > >What do you specifically mean by 'preview'? Also what happens when the torrent isn't a single file? What if there's no existing file-association? >How come the already existing 'open destination folder' isn't good enough? I'm not personally a big fan of my torrent client being bloated with features, and I don't think this is a necessary UI addition/modification. >Not being hostile, just asking you to explain your reasoning :) >— >You are receiving this because you authored the thread. >Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub , or mute the thread . __________________________ Берковский Антон Викторович

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@rgm3 commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2017):

I'd like an option to Preview File on double-click too, or at least assign a keyboard shortcut to it such as CTRL-ENTER or "Play" media key. This improves integration with users who use infrared remotes mapped to key sequences for controlling their media client applications.

When the torrent is multiple files, then the largest file in the folder should be passed to the operating system's "Open" command, which will usually result in the associated media player application opening. If there is a tie for largest file, then the first one alphabetically wins. qBittorrent should query the file's mime type to see if it already has a viewer before launching. When no viewer is configured, either launch anyway, which on Windows will cause the operating system's "Choose Program..." dialog to open, or fall back to Open Containing Folder.

@rgm3 commented on GitHub (Oct 1, 2017): I'd like an option to Preview File on double-click too, or at least assign a keyboard shortcut to it such as CTRL-ENTER or "Play" media key. This improves integration with users who use infrared remotes mapped to key sequences for controlling their media client applications. When the torrent is multiple files, then the largest file in the folder should be passed to the operating system's "Open" command, which will usually result in the associated media player application opening. If there is a tie for largest file, then the first one alphabetically wins. qBittorrent should query the file's mime type to see if it already has a viewer before launching. When no viewer is configured, either launch anyway, which on Windows will cause the operating system's "Choose Program..." dialog to open, or fall back to Open Containing Folder.

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@thalieht commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2018):

Duplicate of #486 but not closing because it may contain useful info for implementation details.

@thalieht commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2018): Duplicate of #486 but not closing because it may contain useful info for implementation details.

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@thalieht commented on GitHub (Feb 24, 2020):

Implemented since 4.2.x.

@thalieht commented on GitHub (Feb 24, 2020): Implemented since 4.2.x.

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@Eversor commented on GitHub (May 13, 2020):

I have 4.2.3 and it still pauses the torrent on double-click.

@Eversor commented on GitHub (May 13, 2020): I have 4.2.3 and it still pauses the torrent on double-click.

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@FranciscoPombal commented on GitHub (May 13, 2020):

@Eversor You have to adjust the appropriate preferences in Preferences -> Behavior -> Action on double click.

If you have problems with the latest version, post a new issue with the requested information and screenshots, if appropriate. Please don't necro old closed threads.

@FranciscoPombal commented on GitHub (May 13, 2020): @Eversor You have to adjust the appropriate preferences in Preferences -> Behavior -> Action on double click. If you have problems with the latest version, post a new issue with the requested information and screenshots, if appropriate. Please don't necro old closed threads.