Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass opens a magnifying-glass tool from the browser toolbar.
About Magnifying Glass
Magnifying Glass is a browser extension that shows a circular magnified section of a webpage that follows the mouse. It is started and stopped from the toolbar button, and can also be dismissed by clicking the page or pressing Esc. The options page allows changing the zoom level and coverage area, with stated defaults of 2X zoom and 150 x 150 pixels. The extension is inactive by default after installation and supports keyboard shortcuts.
Key features
- Magnifies circular page section following mouse movement
- Toolbar button toggles magnifier on and off
- Hide magnifier with Esc key or page click
- Adjust zoom level from options page
- Adjust coverage area from options page
- Supports keyboard shortcuts
Best for: People who need to magnify small portions of webpages to read details.
Good for
- Adjustable zoom level and coverage area via options page
- Multiple ways to dismiss magnifier, including Esc and page click
- Described as having no significant CPU or RAM usage
Magnifying Glass at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Browser Extensions
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Magnifying Glass FAQ
How do I turn the addon on or off?
It is inactive by default. Press the toolbar icon once to activate it; the button is red when active. Pressing Esc deactivates it.
How do I hide the magnifier?
Click the toolbar icon again, click anywhere in the page, or press the Esc key.
What settings can I change?
You can change the zoom level and the coverage area. Defaults are 2X zoom and 150 x 150 pixels.
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