Instant Mirror: Chrome Extension for Instant Mirror Imaging
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Use your camera as a mirror. This is a real Chrome web app that runs in its own window and that also works offline (it doesn't require internet connection). The mirror app has a zoom function and various predefined mirror (video) colour filters, such as 1970s, Colourful, Black & White, Negative or Sepia. This app also allows take picture of current video state and save it as an image to the local file system.
WHY THIS APP? • the Instant Mirror app is easier to find and launch than the default camera app (see the tips below) • colour style filters you can choose from • this app launches faster • the app has a zoom function • this is a real standalone HTML5 Chrome web app that behaves like a native app, no matter whether you run it on Chrome OS, Windows or Mac; it sits in its own window that can be resized, maximised to full screen, minimised to the task bar, just like any other app
TIPS • create a shortcut to this app in your operating system's menu • find a link to this app in the Chrome Apps launcher
REQUIREMENTS Requires a build-in web camera or an external web camera connected. Video quality and resolution depends on your web camera.
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- Simple to use with no lag or ads
- Helped users who need a quick mirror
- Uses the camera on Chromebooks effectively
- Frequently shows a black screen
- Does not recognize some cameras
- Quality issues like graininess and dimness
- Black screen issues
- Camera not working
- Good for quick mirror needs
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Instant Mirror requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Instant Mirror has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.