Explore Parquet Fileswith Ease

Visualize, query, and analyze your Parquet files through an intuitive desktop application. No more command-line tools or complex scripts - just drag, drop, and explore.

Frustrated with Parquet Files on macOS?

You're not alone. Data scientists, analysts, and engineers all face the same challenge.

No Native Support

macOS has no built-in way to open or preview Parquet files, leaving you scrambling for solutions.

Command-Line Fatigue

Tired of typing complex commands just to peek at your data? So are we.

Time Wasted

Converting files or setting up Python environments just to view data is a productivity killer.

Quick Insights Blocked

When you can't quickly filter or query your data, valuable insights remain hidden.

Before: No Default App

Mac OS error showing no application found to open Parquet file

macOS has no idea what to do with Parquet files, leaving you stuck with error messages or command-line tools.

After: One-Click Access

Walk in the Parquet smoothly opening the same Parquet file

With Walk in the Parquet installed, double-click any Parquet file and instantly start exploring your data.

There's a better way

Walk in the Parquet changes everything

Our native macOS app gives you a beautiful, intuitive interface to explore Parquet files without the hassle. Just double-click and start exploring.

Powerful Features

Everything you need to work with Parquet files

Walk in the Parquet combines powerful features with an intuitive interface, making it easy to explore and analyze your data.

Instant Data Preview: Load and preview Parquet files instantly. Get a quick glance at your data without waiting for complex tools to load.
Interactive SQL Queries: Write and execute SQL queries directly against your Parquet files. Filter, aggregate, and transform your data with ease.
Schema Visualization: Automatically detect and visualize the schema of your Parquet files. Quickly understand the structure of your data.
Built-in Analytics: Generate common statistics and visualizations with a single click. Understand your data distribution without writing code.
Export Results: Export query results to CSV, JSON, or clipboard. Share your findings with colleagues or use in other tools.
Blazing Fast Performance: Built with Rust and Tauri for native performance. Handle large Parquet files with ease, even on modest hardware.

Screenshots

See Walk in the Parquet in action

Browse through screenshots to get a feel for the application before downloading.

Intuitive Interface

A clean, modern interface that makes exploring Parquet files a breeze.

Download

Get Walk in the Parquet

Download for your platform and start exploring your Parquet files today.

macOS

Compatible with macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) and later versions

Download for macOS

Linux

Available as AppImage, compatible with most distributions

Windows

Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11

Current Version: 1.0.0

Support

Help Improve Walk in the Parquet

Your support and feedback help us make the app even better.

Support Development

Walk in the Parquet is free to use, but developing and maintaining it takes time and resources. If you find it useful, consider buying me a coffee!

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Have an idea for a new feature or improvement? Let us know! We use Canny to track feature requests and prioritize our roadmap.

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