Icaros is an open-source tool that provides thumbnail previews for video, audio, and image files in Windows Explorer, supporting MKV, MP4, AVI, and many other formats, letting users preview media content without opening files.
- v3.3.6
- Published at
- Jun 17, 2026
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- Synced at
- Oct 4, 2026
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Project Overview
Icaros is an open-source tool that provides thumbnail previews for video, audio, and image files in Windows Explorer. Created and developed by Xanashi.
Key Features
- Provides video file thumbnail previews in Windows Explorer
- Supports MKV, MP4, AVI, and many other video formats
- Supports thumbnail previews for audio and image files
- Supports MKV tag parsing (Title, Artist, Part Number, etc.)
- Supports TGA and HDR presets
Target Audience
- Windows users
- Users who need video/audio/image thumbnail previews in Explorer
Quick Start
- Go to the GitHub Releases page to download the latest version
- After installation, media file thumbnails appear in Windows Explorer
Core Advantages
- Open-source and free
- Supports thumbnail previews for multiple media formats
- Continuously maintained and updated
System Requirements
- OS: Windows
Notes
- The author has opened up to a few trusted developers who will be given full access to the source and the rights to post new releases
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