Magnifying Glass

The magnifying glass shows a zoomed image within its radius, without disturbing the rest of the page.

Magnifying Glass Chrome Extension: Your Zooming Assistant

'Magnifying Glass' is a handy Chrome extension that helps users view zoomed-in images seamlessly, within its specific radius, without altering the rest of the online content. It is summoned with a simple Alt+Z shortcut (Ctrl+Z for Mac users), and can be easily removed by pressing any key. The extension is compatible with all websites except the New Tab page, Chrome settings page, and Chrome Web Store. It also comes with an easy setup that does not require special permissions, making it a fuss-free addition to your online browsing experience.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.76
(42)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2018-09-09)
Creation date: 2018-09-08
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 92.00K

Other platforms

Magnifying Glass (vVARY)
4.42 (969) 441,230+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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Simply press Alt+Z* to summon the magnifying glass! Then press any key to remove it.

*Ctrl+Z for MAC users by default.

The extension does not require any special permission. It just works~***

Please note that the extension does not work in New Tab page, Chrome setting page and Chrome Web Store by default, but it will work on any other webpages.

v.1.0.2 Change-log

  • Added option to specify a compensation factor for OS-level magnification
  • Added option to close the magnifier scope only when ESC key is pressed

v.1.0.1 Change-log

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Useful for reading online
  • Works well with Chrome and Brave browsers
Cons
  • Inconsistent magnification
  • Freezes the page where the magnifying glass is used
  • Creates new tab each time it is activated
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistent magnification
  • Creates new tab each time it is activated
  • Works perfectly with Chrome and Brave browsers
  • Freezes the page where the magnifying glass is used
User reviews
I am VERY grateful for this extension! I have been wanting something like this for a while and didn't know it existed. So easy to use. It truly makes it much easier to read anything online now. I have been spreading the word. Thank you!
by Patrick, 2023-07-19

this is what im loooking forr thankks
by Kevin Muhammad, 2023-03-14

Its askew quite much. Cant use it anymore. Loved it in the beginning when it was very little askew.
by Egon Holdhus, 2023-02-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Magnifying Glass does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Magnifying Glass has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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