Ultra Zoom Help
Everything you need to get the most out of Ultra Zoom, the hover-to-zoom extension for power browsers.
Getting Started
Ultra Zoom adds instant hover-to-zoom to images across 70+ websites. Follow these steps to get set up:
- 1 Install the extension
Add Ultra Zoom from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.
- 2 Visit any supported site
Go to Google Images, Amazon, Reddit, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, or any of the 70+ supported websites.
- 3 Hover over an image
Move your mouse over any image thumbnail. The full-size version appears instantly in an overlay.
- 4 Dismiss the overlay
Move your mouse away or press
Escto close the zoomed view.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ultra Zoom is built for power users. These shortcuts work while an image overlay is active:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Esc | Close the current zoom overlay |
| Scroll Up / Down | Zoom in or out on the displayed image |
| ← / → | Navigate to the previous or next image in a gallery |
| ? | Open the keyboard shortcut help overlay |
| Z | Toggle theater mode (full-window view) |
| G T N Y Q J | Reverse image search the hovered image (Google, TinEye, Yandex, and more) |
| Ctrl + C | Copy current image at the adjusted size Pro |
| M | Mute or unmute previewed video Pro |
| ↑ / ↓ | Adjust previewed video volume Pro |
| , / . | Step video frame backward / forward Pro |
Supported Sites
Ultra Zoom ships with optimized plugins for these websites, with more added regularly:
- Google Images
- Amazon
- Twitter / X
- YouTube
- Tumblr
- DeviantArt
- Flickr
- Imgur
- ArtStation
- Pixiv
- eBay
- Etsy
- Steam
- Wikipedia
- GitHub
- and 50+ more…
See the full categorized list of supported sites →
Ultra Zoom can also be enabled globally for any website not on the list via the extension popup.
Per-Site Control
You decide where Ultra Zoom is active:
- Master toggle: click the Ultra Zoom toolbar icon and flip the main switch to enable or disable the extension everywhere.
- Per-site toggle: while on any website, click the toolbar icon and use the site-specific switch to disable Ultra Zoom for that domain only.
- Global mode: enable "All sites" in the popup to activate Ultra Zoom on websites that don't have a dedicated plugin.
Free Features
Every install ships with the full plugin catalogue and these power features at no cost:
Theater Mode
Press Z while hovering to expand the image into a full-window view, ideal for reading small text or inspecting detail.
Reverse Image Search
Press G, T, N, Y, Q, or J on any zoomed image to look it up on Google, TinEye, Yandex, and other engines in a new tab.
Basic Gallery Navigation
Tap ← / → while a zoom overlay is open to step through the previous and next images in the gallery without leaving the page.
Hover History
Your last 50 hovered images are saved locally so you can re-open one you scrolled past — without sending anything to a server.
Community URL Rules
Ship-without-update support for new sites: pull the latest community rules pack from the popup and unlock more domains without waiting for a release.
Premium Site Plugins
Every site plugin (Instagram, Amazon, Pinterest, Reddit, eBay, and the rest) is included free, with full-resolution sources where available.
Pro Features
Upgrade to Pro to unlock additional capabilities:
AI Upscaling
Reconstruct detail in low-resolution photos as you hover. Real-ESRGAN (general x4v3) runs on-device, with Lanczos resampling as an automatic fallback. No image data leaves your browser.
Video Preview & Playback Controls
Hover videos to preview them in place, then mute with M, scrub with ,/., and adjust volume with ↑/↓ — without opening the source page.
Advanced Gallery
Open a filmstrip, run a slideshow, and batch-download every image in the active gallery in a single keystroke.
Hover History Power-ups
Bump history capacity to 1,000 entries with full-text search and export to CSV so you can find any image you previewed this month.
Image Copy
Press Ctrl + C while an image is zoomed to copy it at the adjusted size directly to your clipboard.
Custom & Extended URL Rules
Write your own URL rewrite rules to teach Ultra Zoom about a private CDN, internal tool, or any site we don’t cover yet.
Settings Sync
Your toggles, rules, and history sync across up to 3 devices through your Ultra Zoom account.
Pro plans start with a 7-day free trial. See current plans and pricing — managed through Stripe, supports up to 3 devices.
Troubleshooting
Ultra Zoom isn't working on a site I expect it to support
Click the toolbar icon and make sure the extension is enabled both globally and for that specific site. If the site isn't in the supported list, try enabling "All sites" mode in the popup.
The zoom overlay flickers or disappears immediately
This can happen on sites with aggressive hover styles. Try moving your mouse slowly and steadily over the image rather than quickly. If the issue persists on a specific site, let us know and we'll investigate.
The extension toolbar icon is missing
Click the puzzle-piece icon in Chrome or the extensions menu in Firefox to find Ultra Zoom and pin it to your toolbar.
Ultra Zoom conflicts with another extension
Try disabling other extensions one at a time to identify the conflict. Common conflicts occur with other image-handling or zoom extensions. Report the conflict so we can investigate a fix.
My Pro license isn't being recognized
Make sure you're logged in with the same account used during purchase. If the problem continues, contact us at boden@lostrabbitdigital.com with your order details.
FAQ
Is Ultra Zoom free?
Yes. Core hover-to-zoom across 70+ sites is completely free, along with theater mode, reverse image search, basic gallery navigation, and hover history. Pro features (AI upscaling, video playback controls, advanced gallery, image copy, custom URL rules) start with a 7-day free trial — see current plans.
Does Ultra Zoom collect my data?
No. Ultra Zoom does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data or browsing history. It operates entirely within your browser. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Which browsers are supported?
Ultra Zoom works on Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium-based browsers via the Chrome Web Store, and on Firefox via Firefox Add-ons.
How do I request support for a new website?
Send us the site URL at boden@lostrabbitdigital.com and we'll update the extension to support it.
Can I use Ultra Zoom on sites not in the supported list?
Yes. Enable "All sites" mode in the extension popup to activate basic hover-to-zoom on any website. Results may vary depending on how the site structures its images.
Ready to try it? Install Ultra Zoom free for Chrome or Firefox.
Contacts
Have a question or need help? Use our contact form or email us directly at boden@lostrabbitdigital.com.