Magnifier – Read Small Print with Your Camera
Tap Turn on magnifier to enlarge small print with your back camera. Big buttons make it easy for anyone to use.
How to use the magnifier
- Tap Turn on magnifier and allow the camera. The back camera opens.
- Hold the phone about a hand's width from the text and zoom with the + and − buttons or the slider (1–5×).
- If your hand shakes, tap Freeze, then pinch to zoom up to 10× and drag to move.
- Turn on the light in the dark (on phones that support it), or tap Sharpen text for faint print.
If the camera can't start, use Open a photo to zoom into a picture instead. Nothing is saved or uploaded.
How big small print gets
| Font | Actual (mm) | 2× | 3× | 5× |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6pt | 2.1 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 10.6 |
| 7pt | 2.5 | 4.9 | 7.4 | 12.3 |
| 8pt | 2.8 | 5.6 | 8.5 | 14.1 |
| 10pt | 3.5 | 7.1 | 10.6 | 17.6 |
| 12pt | 4.2 | 8.5 | 12.7 | 21.2 |
1 point is 1/72 inch (about 0.35 mm), measured as the height of the type body.
FAQ
How much can it zoom?
1–5× on the live camera, and up to 10× after you tap Freeze.
Are pictures saved?
No. Camera frames and photos stay in your browser; only your zoom and contrast settings are saved.
Why is there no light button?
It only appears when the camera supports a torch, mostly on Android Chrome.