Better Image Viewer

This add-on enhances Firefox's image viewer with scroll-to-zoom and drag-to-pan functionality.

Better Image Viewer Firefox Add-On

Better Image Viewer is a browser enhancement tool for Firefox. It offers users intuitive functions such as scroll-to-zoom, drag-to-pan, and keyboard controls. Though no longer maintained, it's been a reliable tool for improving the overall image-viewing experience on Firefox.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,497
-12
Rating: 4.31
(68)
Version: 22 (Last updated: 2021-11-03)
Creation date: 2016-01-04
Weekly download count: 43
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 17.29K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Better Image Viewer adds the following actions:

Scroll up/keyboard plus: zoom in Scroll down/keyboard minus: zoom out Keyboard zero: zoom 1:1 Click: toggle between zoom-to-fit and 1:1 Drag: pan Shift+drag: drag image (e.g. to another window)

You can also use a popup toolbar on the left-hand side of the window to control zoom.

Better Image Viewer is no longer maintained.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Enhances image navigation in Firefox
  • User-friendly functionality for image viewing
  • Great for zooming and panning images
  • Received positive feedback on its usefulness
  • Long-awaited feature for many users
Cons
  • No longer being updated, causing issues on many sites
  • Functionality issues with zooming and panning
  • Does not work effectively on MacBook touchpad
  • Features like rotate image and customizable input are missing
  • Zoom-to-fit functionality not working properly on smaller images
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues and lack of updates
  • General praise for the add-on's usefulness
  • Suggestions for additional features
  • Zooming and panning bugs in recent Firefox updates
User reviews
by vato76, 2024-09-10

by Seroko, 2024-09-07

by Seikikai, 2024-05-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Better Image Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Better Image Viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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