OwlZoom for Youtube Videos

Zoom+in Youtube Videos

OwlZoom for Youtube Videos - Zoom-in Add-on for Firefox

OwlZoom for Youtube Videos is an open-source Firefox add-on. It allows users to select from YouTube settings a 'Zoom' function that expands the display of the YouTube video of their choice up to 2X its original size. The zoom level can be easily adjusted and returned to the normal state whenever needed. It works perfectly across all the three YouTube play modes including Normal, Stage, and Full screen. Note: This extension does not belong or relate to Google Inc. and is developed independently.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,173
-14
Rating: 4.04
(26)
Version: 2.1.1 (Last updated: 2024-05-12)
Creation date: 2017-01-27
Weekly download count: 23
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 196.12K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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

Zoom+in YouTube Videos

OwlZoom is an open-source project

How to use * for version 2.0.1 :

  1. Select 'Zoom' form YouTube Settings button on the YouTube video you would like to Zoom.
  2. Select how much zoom you need ( max is 2X ).
  3. OwlZoom button will appear on the Video play bar click it.
  4. Visual box will appear the red box is where your screen is dragged it around to adjust.
  5. To back to normal set to 100% or by pressing: SHIFT + B
You can use it in all the three play modes in Youtube (Normal , Stage ,or Full screen ) Note : on 100% you won't be able to scale.

Please don't use reviews as a support forum. If you are experiencing problems with the add-on, send a support request: OwlZoom on GitHub

Note: YouTube is trademark of Google Inc. This extension does NOT belong or relate to the Google Inc at all and is developed and maintained independently as a fan project.

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
  • Works well
  • Provides zoom and pan for youtube videos
  • Easy and simple to use
Cons
  • Zoom setting UI messed up
  • Panning around doesn't work as intended
  • Sometimes requires page refresh to activate
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Zoom setting UI
  • Easy and simple to use
  • Panning around
  • Requires page refresh
User reviews
it zooms but the panning around doesn't work as intended
by iasky, 2024-03-22

by Jarxon, 2024-01-27
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

OwlZoom for Youtube Videos requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

OwlZoom for Youtube Videos is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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