Open Source ZoomIt AlternativesScreen Magnifiers and other similar apps like ZoomIt

The best open source alternative to ZoomIt is KMag. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to ZoomIt and nine of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to ZoomIt are Wayscriber, ppInk, Gromit-MPX and Virtual Magnifying Glass.

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ZoomIt alternatives are mainly Screen Magnifiers, but if you're looking for Screenshot Capture Tools or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux, Free and Screen Magnifier. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ZoomIt.
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  1. KMag icon
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    KMag is a small utility for Linux to magnify a part of the screen. KMag is very useful for people with visual disabilities and for those working in the fields of image analysis, web development etc.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • KDE Plasma
     
  2. Wayscriber icon
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    Live overlay for drawing, annotating, hiding text, and capturing screenshots on Linux. Can be used as whiteboard or blackboard. Highly customisable.

    13 Wayscriber alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. Gromit-MPX icon
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    Gromit-MPX is an on-screen annotation tool that works with any Unix desktop environment under X11 as well as Wayland.

    18 Gromit-MPX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
     
  4.  1 like

    Screen magnifier system tray tool; once started, a floating window appears after clicking on the tray icon.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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