SmoothZoom – Quick Page Zoom

Pinch-to-zoom convenience, now on your desktop.

SmoothZoom – Quick Page Zoom Chrome Extension

SmoothZoom – Quick Page Zoom is a convenient Chrome extension that brings the convenience of pinch-to-zoom feature from touch screens to your desktop. By holding the right-click and spinning the mouse wheel, users can zoom in and out easily. The zoom activation key is customizable, and the extension supports many touchpads which trigger the built-in page zoom.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.84
(49)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2023-06-06)
Creation date: 2022-03-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 241.66K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
SmoothZoom – Quick Page Zoom (v1.1.1)
5.00 (3) 39
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Hold right-click and spin the mouse wheel to zoom toward the cursor. Enjoy the convenience of pinch-to-zoom functionality from touch screens, now available on your desktop.

Try it out on this DEMO website, without downloading: https://zoom.k1k1.dev/

Many touchpads support pinch-to-zoom in a way that they trigger the built-in page zoom. You can intercept this action by changing the zoom activation key from "RClick" to "Ctrl". This way, you don't need a mouse wheel to use SmoothZoom!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Smooth and responsive zooming experience
  • Customizable zoom settings and precision adjustments
  • Great for UHD users without disrupting website layouts
  • Powerful tool for browsing and viewing content
  • Convenient for tasks like teaching or presentations
Cons
  • Limited ability to scroll while zoomed in
  • Hold to zoom feature can be flawed or inconvenient
  • Issues with zooming quality and HD support compared to competitors
Most mentioned
  • Smooth performance and user experience
  • Need for improved scrolling functionality while zoomed
  • Customization options for zoom levels and background
User reviews
This is exactly what I was looking for and it performs so smoothly , if only more people knew the conveniency of a touchpad's zoom this would get way more downloads
by Mike Water, 2024-12-28

excellent l3
by Skuop _, 2024-10-20

by Tavi, 2024-10-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SmoothZoom – Quick Page Zoom requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

SmoothZoom – Quick Page Zoom has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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