Image Zoom

Image Zoom – Simple, Fast, No-Nonsense Zooming

Image Zoom is a handy Chrome extension that lets users zoom in or out of images with ease. Simply right-click an image and select "image zoom" from the context menu to open a zoom view. Users can then adjust the zoom level using mouse wheel support and drag the image to pan around for detailed viewing. The extension also includes the convenient feature of closing the zoom view by pressing the Escape key, enhancing usability. Version 0.0.2 introduces these improvements based on user feedback, making image inspection smoother and more intuitive.

Manifest V3 Extension Productivity Utilities
By:
Shang Liang
Users:
1,000
Rating:
3.67
(21)
Version:
0.0.3 Last updated: 2025-07-17
Creation date:
2020-08-03
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
110.00KB
Email:
li*****@gmail.com
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-19
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User reviews

The 'Image Zoom' Chrome extension is praised for performing as promised, providing seamless, fast image zooming without opening new tabs, and being easy to use. Several users appreciate its reliability over similar extensions. However, common complaints include the counterintuitive scroll wheel zoom direction, limited functionality on some embedded images, poor visibility of controls in dark mode, and occasional reports of non-functionality. Overall, it fulfills basic zoom needs effectively but has room for interface and feature improvements.
Pros
  • Functions as advertised, providing image zoom capabilities effectively.
  • Does not open images in new tabs, allowing faster and smoother zooming within the same page.
  • Simple and easy to use, fulfilling basic zoom needs without complications.
  • Works reliably on most images and Google Images, unlike some other similar extensions.
  • Respectful of page reloads, making the zoom process quicker and less disruptive.
Cons
  • Zoom direction with scroll wheel is counterintuitive (scroll forward zooms out and backward zooms in).
  • Some images embedded within pages do not zoom directly and require opening in a new tab first.
  • Controls (zoom in/out, close buttons) are hard to see in dark browser themes due to lack of adaptive color changes.
  • Lack of detailed description in the extension, leading to confusion about functionality.
  • Some users report it doesn't work, indicating inconsistent performance or misunderstanding of features.
Recent reviews
Why does scrolling forward zoom out and scrolling backward zoom in? That’s so counterintuitive.
by Da*****, 2025-06-18

It does what it says it does! That deserves big congratulations, because every similar extension I've tried does not.
by Ce*****, 2025-06-05

It doesn't work. It does NOTHING.
by Ok*****, 2025-04-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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Image Zoom requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Image Zoom is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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