The Magnifier

The Magnifier

The Magnifier is an extremely useful Full Screen and Area Magnifier for Windows Vista / XP / 2000. The software supports 1.1 times through 40 times magnification, may be sized as needed or positioned anywhere on screen, can operate as a Full Screen magnifier, can be controlled from keyboard, and has numerous other features that make it a powerful and useful utility! This is the affordable, full screen magnifier for everyone that you've been waiting for!

What is new in Version 1.50?

• Operates as a Full Screen Magnifier
• High-Contrast Full Screen reference window
• Up to 40x magnification, quick keyboard selection of 1x, 2x, 3x, thru 9x, and incremental +/- 0.1x steps
• Keyboard shortcuts to quickly toggle window view (full screen, windowed, round, hide/show, etc.)
• Keyboard panning, sizing, moving
• Magnifies as you type, or move around with the keyboard
• Drag lock for easier operation
• Color inversion
• Transparency settings
• Round (circle) view (like a real old-fashioned magnifying glass)

• What is new in Version 1.20?
• Cursor Position Indicator Lines
• Full Screen "Cross-Hair" Lines direct attention to actual cursor position. Ideal for those who have tunnel vision or have difficulty keeping track of the cursor onscreen.
• Single, Double, or Triple width lines.
• Optional Animation draws additional attention to the cross hairs
• What is new in Version 1.10?
• Easy to Read Magnifier Menu (We magnified the menu, so you don't have too)!
• Lock Position of magnified area
• Track Cursor Position feature
• Automatically tracks cursor position as mouse cursor is moved
• Positions to remain on screen at all times and does not obstruct view
• Turn off via System Tray Icon or by holding cursor at extreme bottom right for several seconds
• Drag and Magnify feature
• Automatically saves up to 7 different configurations for multiple Magnifiers
• Advanced Settings available in menu
• Developer Interface
• Allows specification of opening position & size, Magnification factor (Win32)

Screen shots (click for full size image)

The Magnifier as a Window, basic operation, 2x magnification

The Magnifier in Full Screen operation, Reference window shown, 3x Magnification

The Magnifier as a circle

What Users are saying...

• "you've got a great product here...[All of us are] getting older and 8 point font is just too small to read. Your product neatly, cleanly fills a great need, as conveniently as any I've seen."

• "Brilliant, thank you for making this product...it doesn't slow the system down and works really well [with my new Vista system]..."

• "Well, I can sure see that!" (at 3x magnification)

Why do I need this?

The Magnifier is ideal for individuals that need visual assistance, work with differing screen resolutions, and Graphic Artists. It is is simple & easy to use, its operation is automatic, and it is an ideal enhancement to the Windows Environment.

How do I use it?

Load it, position it, and reference it as needed - it is that EASY! You can Zoom (full screen / window toggle) with Alt-Z. You can view (hide / show toggle) the Magnifier with Alt-S. Invert colors (toggle) with Alt-I. Toggle cursor display with Alt-C. Select 2x magnification with Alt-2, or 3x with Alt-3. And those are the basics - there are many more useful and advanced features... For a more detailed list of keyboard shortcuts, and other user options, click here

How does the licensing work?

The license is a "personal license" which means you can use the license key and registered serial number for unlocking any of the available downloads for the current version of The Magnifier. If you have a laptop running Vista and a home PC running XP, a single license key will work for both (after installing the appropriate download of The Magnifier). You may also install and license on a USB drive (using the appropriate download) using your license key and serial number.

How do I purchase a license?

Download the software, make sure it works for you, then click "Purchase License Now" in the IMG License Manager. It's that easy! The downloads available on our website are the actual software products. If unlicensed, then they are run-time limited, and will shut down in about an hour (and can be restarted up to 100 times). When licensed, they are not run-time limited in any way.

If you want to try before you buy, simple Download the Magnifier software - when unlicensed, it operates as a fully functional demonstration version.

Software Requirements

Windows Vista / XP / 2000

Compatible

Works with ALL Windows applications.

The Magnifier Suggested Retail Price is US $49.95.

• Windows Vista / XP / 2000
• Catalog #: 12202