Video Transformer Firefox

Video Transformer

By: Xifer
Zoom, stretch, reposition, rotate, and flip video and images using hotkeys.

Features & Capabilities

Video Transformer is a Chrome extension that lets you manipulate video and images on most websites using keyboard shortcuts. Inspired by MPC-HC’s Pan and Scan Rotate system, it supports zoom, stretch, pan, rotate, and flip, and all transformations are fully customizable from the extension’s settings page. These controls also apply in full-screen mode, making it easy to fix aspect ratios or remove black bars during playback.

Key features include per-key customization for each transformation, the ability to combine moves, and support for many sites such as YouTube, Netflix, Vimeo, and more. It also offers an alternative hotkey set for compact keyboards, an image transformation mode, and a reset option to return to the original view.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Xifer
Daily users:
2,494 12
Rating:
4.83
(40)
Version:
2.0.7 Last updated: 2026-02-05
Version code:
6141030
Creation date:
2023-01-12
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
122.59KB
Email:
xi*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-19
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Chrome
Video Transformer (v2.0.7)
30,000 4.81 (131)
Edge
Video Transformer (v2.0.7)
5,718 5.00 (11)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
Xifer
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/video-transformer/
Email:
xi*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.xifer.dev

Permission Change History

2025-12-17: Version 2.0.4 → 2.0.6
Add Permissions: scripting

User Reviews

Video Transformer is praised for turning hard-to-watch videos into easily viewable content with powerful zoom/pan/rotate/resize abilities, aided by intuitive keyboard shortcuts. Reviewers note strong cross-site performance (YouTube and others) and support for 4:3 content on fullscreen, plus MPC-HC-style controls that feel familiar. It is described as easy to use and quick to learn. However, several users report reliability issues with hotkeys not staying active, and that the extension sometimes starts only after refreshing the page or re-enabling it. Some wish for a saved config feature; overall, it delivers strong zoom and navigation when it works.
Pros
  • Powerful zoom, pan, rotate, stretch and move controls with convenient keyboard shortcuts (works well in default settings).
  • Cross-site support; works on YouTube and other sites, enabling proper sizing and fullscreen for various content (including 4:3).
  • Easy to use and quick to learn; simple interface for keyboard control.
  • MPC-HC-like commands provide a familiar, powerful control scheme for power users.
Cons
  • Hotkeys do not reliably stay active and can fail to work until the page is refreshed or the extension is re-enabled.
  • Initial activation is unreliable and often requires refreshing the page to start working.
Recent reviews
拯救了老视频高宽比不正确的问题! 感谢作者!
by *****, 2026-06-01

Great add-on and works perfectly. If the dev adds scroll wheel zooming and click and drag function, Video Transformer will become the perfect video add-on!
by us*****, 2026-05-06

by mr*****, 2026-02-27
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Is Video Transformer Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Video Transformer 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 Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. 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 Firefox add-on.

Video Transformer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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