QL-Win / QL-Win/QuickLook

Windows ARM64 native support

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Description

Hello,

It would be nice to add Windows ARM support! QuickLook currently runs through Prism emulation mode (translated from x64), but the experience would be smoother if a native build were available.

Over the last year, the introduction of Windows 11 Arm-based laptops has transformed the PC landscape, and laptops with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® X Series processors represent a rapidly growing segment of the PC market.

Thank you in advance!

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by identifying QuickLook’s current Windows build and Prism emulation path, then define the native ARM64 build target and how to verify that QuickLook runs without translation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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