microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

mobi and azw3 thumbnail preview file extension

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

mobi and azw3 thumbnail preview file extension in addition to the existing pdf preview feature

### Scenario when this would be used?

show thumbnail in file explorer

### Supporting information

icaros app has this feature but it does not work/borken.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing PDF thumbnail preview implementation and the Windows Explorer thumbnail-preview entry point. Confirm how mobi and azw3 files are identified and rendered, then verify that both formats show thumbnails in File Explorer without breaking PDF previews.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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