quicklook (preview) thumbnail is black in column view

hi, since updating to macos 15.4 are the thumbnails in the preview windows black. this is only the case in column view. if I change the column size, the image appears, but only the marked image. When i click on the next thumbnail it is black again.

if i open the image in quicklook (spacebar), then appears it normal. just in column view is it black.

Mac mini, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 3, 2025 2:55 AM

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Apr 3, 2025 4:28 AM in response to laszlo155

I am not seeing this on my mac.

Does it also occur if you do this is in a new user account on the same mac?

If not, then the issue is restricted to your usual account. You could try deleting Finder preferences:

To delete Finder preferences: 1) In Finder, press Command-Shift-G and paste ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist 2) Drag the file to the trash 3) Press Command-Option-Escape to open the Force Quit window. Select Finder in the list, and click Relaunch.

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Apr 3, 2025 7:08 AM in response to laszlo155

Me too. Ugh! Quick Look appears broken in 15.4 when trying to access CR2 files. (So much for the old workflow.) Problem persists when testing in a new account. Am still able to view and edit files within Lightroom.


Prior to finding this thread, tried a variety of steps--none of which helped.

Relaunched Finder

Force Quit Finder

Force Quit Quick Look Processes

Cleared Cache

Rebooted

Tested in Safe Mode



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