Best Magnifier Alternatives in 2026
Magnifier is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 0 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Magnifier
Magnifier – Hover Zoom Lens for Any Page Instantly magnify anything on screen — text, images, diagrams, maps, and PDFs — without zooming the entire page. A smooth lens follows your cursor wherever you move it. FEATURES Hover-to-Magnify Lens Move your cursor over any part of a webpage and the lens appears automatically. Works on text, images, canvas elements, and PDFs. Zoom Level 1x – 10x Fine-tune magnification with a smooth slider. Your setting persists across all tabs and sessions. Circle or Rectangle Shape Choose a circular lens for focused reading or a rectangular lens for scanning wider content. Three Lens Sizes Small, Medium, or Large — pick what works best for your screen. Five Cursor Positions Place the lens to the Right, Left, Top, Bottom, or Centre of your cursor. Keyboard Shortcuts Ctrl + M to toggle on/off. Escape to hide the lens. Built-in PDF Viewer Open and magnify local PDF files directly — no third-party service needed. Privacy First No data is collected or transmitted. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnifier (original) | — | — | Free | Magnify text, images & PDFs with a customisable lens. Zoom 1×–10×, three sizes, circle or rectangle, five cursor positions. |
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