PixelZoomer

PixelZoomer takes a screenshot of the current website and provides various tools for pixel analysis. You can zoom into websites (up to 3200%), measure distances and pick colors with an eye dropper.
What is PixelZoomer?
PixelZoomer is a Firefox extension created for web developers that enables zooming into websites for pixel-perfect measurements and color selection. PixelZoomer uses a screenshot of the viewable area of a web page for pixel-based view display. It serves to replace image editing software during web development, allowing for on-the-spot size and distance analysis. Now a WebExtension, it also functions with Firefox Electrolysis (e10s).
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Add-on stats

Users: 2,500 ▲ 13
Rating: 4.73 (15)
Version: 2.0.3 (Last updated: 2019-10-02)
Creation date: 2010-03-28
Weekly download count: 18
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 65.59K
URLs: Website

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# 1751 ▲ 1
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Add-on summary

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PixelZoomer is a Firefox extension for web developers which allows for zooming into websites. The core features are characterized by tools for pixel perfect measuring of distances and picking colors (HEX codes) with an eye dropper. The viewable area of a web page is being displayed in PixelZoomer through using a screenshot so that the view is based on real pixels. The add-on ought to replace the step of using an image editing software when developing a web project. This provides the possibility of analysing sizes and distances directly in the browser. PixelZoomer uses a new CSS attribute to display the zoomed image. So the pixels are rendered crisp without using anti-aliasing.

Visit the PixelZoomer website for more details and a video demonstration.

Since version 2.0.0: PixelZoomer is now a WebExtension and also works in Firefox with Electrolysis (e10s).

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
  • Great for measuring distances in web design
  • User friendly
  • Useful tools for web designers
  • Helpful for zooming layout and testing pixel perfect layout
  • Color picker tool
Cons
  • No option to open in new window
  • Lacks the ability to turn the picture
  • Cannot open clipboard image
Most mentioned
  • Zooming layout and testing pixel perfect layout
  • Color picker tool
  • No option to open in new window
Recent reviews
Absolutely amazing, a life saver, even.
by Axolotl, 2024-07-29
Thank you for this
by Summer Fish Philosophia, 2021-09-12
5/5
by Soto, 2021-06-11
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

PixelZoomer is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install PixelZoomer if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

PixelZoomer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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