FREE! The magnifying glass displays the zoomed area on the web page, making the selected area visible in detail.

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September 15, 2022
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Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ Extension

This magnifying glass extension shows a zoomed in area within the radius of the magnifying glass, without affecting the rest of the webpage.

Simply press Alt + Z to use the magnifying glass after installing the extension! Then press any key to remove it.

You can also choose to use the right click menu to switch on the magnifying glass feature.

Inside the options page for this extension, you can choose to modify the settings.

1) Choose the amount of zoom/magnification you want to use
2) Choose the diameter of the magnifying glass

Its extremely easy to use and is a great help for webpages where parts of the page has extremely small text.

Disclaimer: Please note this extension is NOT made by Google and is made by an independent development team. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.
Google doesn’t endorse or sponsor this Chrome extension. Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ is not owned by, is not licensed by and is not a subsidiary of Google Inc.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "service_worker": "/js/bg-worker.js" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt\\u002BZ", "mac": "MacCtrl\\u002BZ" } } }, "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_description__", "icons": { "128": "icons/icon-128.png", "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "256": "icons/icon-256.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "512": "icons/icon-512.png", "64": "icons/icon-64.png" }, "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_name__", "offline_enabled": true, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "storage", "scripting" ], "version": "3.0.0", "action": { "default_icon": { "128": "icons/icon-128.png", "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "256": "icons/icon-256.png", "32": "icons/icon-32.png", "48": "icons/icon-48.png", "512": "icons/icon-512.png", "64": "icons/icon-64.png" }, "default_title": "__MSG_name__" }, "homepage_url": "https://magnifying-glass.pdfwork.com/"}
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How to download and manually install Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ extension file

Select and download the Magnifying Glass for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ 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 for Google Chrome™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Peristilo peris (ID: 00000042f55e82da) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/12/2024 Helped me a lot!

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Viktor Diachuk (ID: 000000dcceb5345a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/08/2023 great extension!

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Rosszcsont Gézengúz (ID: 000000b5de3f7e46) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 EGYSZERŰEN SZUPER JÓ ! ! !

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Alex Boyko (ID: 0000005a537f1eea) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/10/2023 Does not work on resized window.

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Ahmad Jazuli (ID: 00000087adde3ff7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/17/2023 Good Job, Superb!