The magnifying glass shows a zoomed image within its radius, without disturbing the rest of the page.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.2
Update
September 8, 2018
Size
89.84KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
3.7619 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Français
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Storage
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Magnifying Glass Extension

Simply press Alt+Z* to summon the magnifying glass! Then press any key to remove it.

*Ctrl+Z for MAC users by default.

The extension does not require any special permission. It just works~***

***Please note that the extension does not work in New Tab page, Chrome setting page and Chrome Web Store by default, but it will work on any other webpages.***



v.1.0.2 Change-log
+ Added option to specify a compensation factor for OS-level magnification
+ Added option to close the magnifier scope only when ESC key is pressed

v.1.0.1 Change-log
+ Added French and Chinese localizations
+ Enabled anti-aliasing by default
+ Other minor optimization

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_name__", "version": "1.0.2", "description": "__MSG_description__", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png", "512": "icon.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "__MSG_name__" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": false }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Z", "mac": "MacCtrl+Z" } } }, "permissions" : [ "activeTab", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Magnifying Glass extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Magnifying Glass extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Magnifying Glass extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Magnifying Glass extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Magnifying Glass extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Magnifying Glass extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Magnifying Glass Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Magnifying Glass extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Magnifying Glass extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Magnifying Glass extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Magnifying Glass extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Magnifying Glass extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Magnifying Glass extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Magnifying Glass extension file

Select and download the Magnifying Glass extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Magnifying Glass extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Magnifying Glass extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Magnifying Glass extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Magnifying Glass extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Patrick (ID: 000000f27a0579c9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/19/2023 I am VERY grateful for this extension! I have been wanting something like this for a while and didn't know it existed. So easy to use. It truly makes it much easier to read anything online now. I have been spreading the word. Thank you!

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Kevin Muhammad (ID: 00000088d6184275) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/14/2023 this is what im loooking forr thankks

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Egon Holdhus (ID: 000000cc638fea36) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/21/2023 Its askew quite much. Cant use it anymore. Loved it in the beginning when it was very little askew.

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sigmaforest gum (ID: 0000007eacbdb317) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/20/2022 DOESNT WORK, JUST OPEN the geforce exprience.... no zoom after press ALT+Z

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Dimitrios Chatzipolitis (ID: 000000c674e4ae8d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/22/2022 I like it very much so far. Quite useful! Thank you!