Zoom

Irrespective of whether you are regularly working with small fonts or are trying to edit some tiny parts in a graphic project, then you are probably aware of the fact that this will eventually take a toll on your eyes.

As the name suggests, Zoom is a simple and lightweight application that acts as a magnifier for your desktop and hence, enables you to analyze small details better.

The setup is quick and uneventful, especially since it entails decompressing the archive. Upon launch, you come face to face with a small window that is also the interface of the program. You can zoom in and out to any location on your desktop by using the mouse wheel, whereas selecting the area to magnify is a simple matter of keeping the cursor on top of it.

The application allows you to change the zoom ratio and you can also increase the viewing region by dragging one of the corners. In the lower section of the interface you can preview the pointer's coordinates as well as the size of the viewing area.

Depending on the type of project you are working on, you can set the program to always be on top. This feature can come in handy when you are working on a graphic element, yet you want to see the bigger picture to determine if it blends it, for instance.

It is necessary to mention that the utility comes with various zoom ratio ranging from 0.5 to 65. If you are unable to identify potential defects that are not visible to the naked eye, you can switch to a bigger ratio and confirm or infirm your theory.

The smaller zoom ratio on the other hand, can be useful when you are trying to read various texts writing with small fonts for instance.

If you are commonly working with tiny details and you need a tool that enables you to view the details more clearly, then Zoom might be the program to try out.