Compiz Enhanced Zoom Alternatives

Compiz Enhanced Zoom is described as 'The Enhanced Zoom Desktop plugin allows the whole screen to be zoomed in for improved legibility. It is possible to continue working with other applications while zoomed in' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Compiz Enhanced Zoom for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, PortableApps.com and Ubuntu apps. The best Compiz Enhanced Zoom alternative is ZoomIt, which is free. Other great apps like Compiz Enhanced Zoom are Magnifixer, Virtual Magnifying Glass, WindowWatcher and Glassbrick.

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  1. ZoomIt icon
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    ZoomIt is screen zoom and annotation tool for technical presentations that include application demonstrations. ZoomIt runs unobtrusively in the tray and activates with customizable hotkeys to zoom in on an area of the screen, move around while zoomed, and draw on the zoomed...

    31 ZoomIt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • ZoomIt is the most popular Windows alternative to Compiz Enhanced Zoom.

    • ZoomIt is the most popular free alternative to Compiz Enhanced Zoom.

    • ZoomIt is Free and ProprietaryCompiz Enhanced Zoom is Free and Open Source
    • ZoomIt is LightweightCompiz Enhanced Zoom is not according to our users
  2. Magnifixer icon
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    Magnifixer is a screen magnifier utility. You can place it anywhere on your screen, make it any size you want and select a zoom level. Magnifixer will always show the area of your screen where the mouse cursor resides.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Virtual Magnifying Glass, a free, open source, screen magnification program for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and Mac OS X. Free full version download and instructions for use.

    20 Virtual Magnifying Glass alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
    • Virtual Magnifying Glass is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Compiz Enhanced Zoom.

    • Virtual Magnifying Glass is the most popular Open Source alternative to Compiz Enhanced Zoom.

    • Virtual Magnifying Glass is Free and Open SourceCompiz Enhanced Zoom is also Free and Open Source
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    WindowWatcher is a free hybrid window magnifier and remote control spy. It gives Windows the ability to have proper and resizable picture-in-picture support above and beyond Aero Snap. It's great for watching stuff like online TV, streams or Youtube playlists in a small...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Glassbrick icon
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    Glassbrick is a screen magnifier that makes zooming your screen quick and easy. It allows you to change the colours of your screen to enhance readability. It’s also customisable, lightweight, fast and efficient.

    16 Glassbrick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. OneLoupe icon
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    OneLoupe is a customizable screen magnification tool. It runs in the system tray and can be activated by clicking on the icon or setting a HotKey.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Desktop Lens icon
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    You need zoom? We got some! Desktop Lens is a simple application to work with small fonts and hi-res images.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Draw anywhere, any time on your screen!.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Draw on my screen is the most popular commercial alternative to Compiz Enhanced Zoom.

    • Draw on my screen is Paid and ProprietaryCompiz Enhanced Zoom is Free and Open Source
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