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Magnify.Snap v1.1.1

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@violet2code violet2code released this 10 Jul 16:03

Bug-fix release.

Fixed

  • Keyboard binding no longer leaks into applications (Windows). If you bind e.g. Ctrl+Z, pressing it now only toggles the magnifier — it no longer performs undo / types into the focused window. Holding the combo also no longer re-toggles on key auto-repeat. Works regardless of keyboard layout.
  • Clear hint when trying to bind modifiers only. Pressing something like Ctrl+Shift alone during capture now shows an explanation ("hold modifiers and press a main key or mouse button") instead of silently doing nothing.

Existing configs are picked up automatically — no need to re-bind.

Downloads

Platform File How to run
Windows 10/11 (x64) MagnifySnap-1.1.1-windows-x64.exe Just run it — single file, no install
Linux (x86-64) MagnifySnap-1.1.1-linux-x64.tar.gz tar -xzf MagnifySnap-1.1.1-linux-x64.tar.gz && ./magnifysnap

Magnify.Snap v1.1.0

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@violet2code violet2code released this 07 Jul 07:24

Fast screen magnifier for Windows and Linux. Lives in the system tray; one press of the middle mouse button zooms the screen to 200%, another press snaps it back — while the screen stays fully interactive.

Downloads

Platform File How to run
Windows 10/11 (x64) MagnifySnap-1.1.0-windows-x64.exe Just run it — single file, no install
Linux (x86-64) MagnifySnap-1.1.0-linux-x64.tar.gz tar -xzf MagnifySnap-1.1.0-linux-x64.tar.gz && ./magnifysnap

Highlights

  • Instant zoom toggle on the middle mouse button (rebindable to any mouse button, key or combination)
  • Zoom level 125–800%, smooth zoom animation
  • While zoomed, the view follows the cursor at the screen edges (speed and edge zone are configurable)
  • Fully interactive screen — click, type and work as usual
  • Follows the system theme (System / Light / Dark switch in settings)
  • Optional start at sign-in; single instance; always restores 100% on exit

Notes

  • Windows: the bound mouse button is suppressed so it doesn't leak into other apps
  • Linux: drives the GNOME magnifier (gsettings) or the KWin Zoom effect (qdbus); global input capture is guaranteed on X11