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 Though no longer maintained, it's been a reliable tool for improving the overall image-viewing experience on Firefox.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
Weekly download count: 43
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 17.29K
Ranking
# 2,454
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Better Image Viewer is no longer maintained.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
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- No longer being updated, causing issues on many sites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
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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