Better Image Viewer

This add-on enhances Firefox's image viewer with scroll-to-zoom and drag-to-pan functionality.

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Better Image Viewer enhances Firefox's default image viewer by adding intuitive zoom and pan functionalities. Users can zoom in and out using the scroll wheel or keyboard shortcuts, toggle between zoom-to-fit and actual size with a click, and pan images smoothly by dragging.

Additional features include a popup toolbar for convenient zoom control and the ability to drag images between windows using Shift+drag. Please note that Better Image Viewer is no longer maintained but remains a valuable tool for enhanced image navigation within Firefox.

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By:: Geoff Lankow
Daily users:: 1,355 7
Rating:: 4.28

(71)
Version:: 22 Last updated: 2021-11-03
Version code:: 5318529
Creation date:: 2016-01-04
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 16.88KB
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-17

Ranking

# 2,588 ▲ 18

Other rankings

#9 in viewer keyword 73

#34 in drag keyword 31 ▲ 1

#47 in image keyword 70 ▲ 1

#51 in function keyword 8 ▼ 1

#59 in hd image keyword 16 ▲ 1

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User reviews

Better Image Viewer is admired for enhancing image viewing with zoom controls and usability features appreciated by many users. However, it suffers from a lack of updates causing broken functionality on many sites and browsers. Key issues include malfunctioning zoom controls and buggy panning on newer Firefox versions. Users request additional features like image rotation and customizable controls. Despite its problems, loyal users continue to value the add-on and prefer to keep it rather than switching browsers.

Pros

Provides useful image viewing features not built into Firefox by default
Enhances user experience with zoom-to-fit options
Well-liked by users who appreciate its functionality and convenience
Supports improved image navigation and viewing
Highly valued by loyal users who prefer not to switch browsers due to this add-on

Cons

No longer updated, leading to compatibility issues with newer Firefox versions and websites
Zoom-to-fit/height/width functions fail on some images, especially smaller than the browser window
Some features like image panning and zoom controls are buggy or not working as expected
Missing useful features such as image rotation and customizable controls
Lack of updates results in the add-on breaking on multiple sites

Recent reviews

by Fi*****, 2025-07-02

Does not work anymore. Zen browser. o7

by Re*****, 2025-05-29

It seems to work perfect for my needs and wants. And I'm using the Zen browser with Cachyos.

by Py*****, 2025-04-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Better Image Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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Better Image Viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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