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Better Image Viewer
This add-on enhances Firefox's image viewer with scroll-to-zoom and drag-to-pan functionality.
What is Better Image Viewer?
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 Though no longer maintained, it's been a reliable tool for improving the overall image-viewing experience on Firefox.
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By:
Geoff Lankow
Rating:
4.29
(65)
Creation date:
2016-01-04
Weekly download count:
21
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Size:
17.29K
Stats date:
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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Better Image Viewer is no longer maintained.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
User reviews summary
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Pros
- Considered very useful by some users
- Essential add-on for some, keeping them on the browser
- Intuitive image navigation appreciated
- Requested features like rotate functionality and customizable inputs show engagement
Cons
- No longer updated, causing it to break on new websites
- Some functionality like zoom-to-fit not working as expected
- Panning issues with Firefox 89
- Doesn't work with MacBook touchpad
- Unable to change the scroll direction for Zoom
Most mentioned
- Issues with zoom and panning functionality
- Lack of updates leading to performance issues
- High utility and desire for the add-on to work properly
- Suggestions for feature enhancements like rotate image and customization options
Recent reviews
とくに使うとは思わずに半信半疑でとりあえず入れてみた機能だが重宝してる。
2ちゃんで教えてくれた人ありがとう。
by
Firefox user 17966179, 2024-03-17
I don't think it actually works?
by
Firefox user 18133173, 2024-02-24
Safety
Risk impact
Better Image Viewer may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Better Image Viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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