Instant Mirror

Use your device as an instant mirror. The mirror is resizable, has filters and a zoom function.

Instant Mirror: Chrome Extension for Instant Mirror Imaging

'Instant Mirror' is a Chrome extension that turns your device into an instant mirror. It is ideal for users who need quick access to a mirror with added functionalities like resizable window, zoom function and various color filters like 1970s, Colourful, Black & White, Negative or Sepia. The extension also includes an option to take a snapshot of the current video state and save it as an image. Even without internet, you can use this app as it works offline as well.
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Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 3.65
(49)
Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2014-05-11)
Creation date: 2014-05-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • videoCapture
Size: 177.15K

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Extension summary

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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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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
  • Simple to use with no lag or ads
  • Helped users who need a quick mirror
  • Uses the camera on Chromebooks effectively
Cons
  • Frequently shows a black screen
  • Does not recognize some cameras
  • Quality issues like graininess and dimness
Most mentioned
  • Black screen issues
  • Camera not working
  • Good for quick mirror needs
User reviews
It don't work I looked at reviews saw it was good downloaded it and showed a black screen
by Lady Lenoir, 2020-06-27

My camera is on And I only see black
by Micahhh, 2020-02-23

it didn't work at all for me. there was no mirrior
by olive :p, 2019-08-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Instant Mirror requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Instant Mirror has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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