How to zoom into a video in Chrome
Sometimes a part of the frame is too small to see clearly, or you want to crop out distracting edges. A zoom extension lets you do that without any video editing software.
- 1Step 1
Zoom in on a specific area of the video
VidBar adds a zoom slider to the toolbar so you can enlarge the video beyond the player boundaries in real time while the video is playing.
- 2Step 2
Pan to reframe after zooming
After zooming in, drag the frame to center the part of the image you want to focus on.
- 3Step 3
Rotate if the video was recorded sideways
Occasionally a video is uploaded in the wrong orientation. VidBar's rotation control lets you correct it without downloading and re-encoding.
- 4Step 4
Use cinematic letterbox mode
If you prefer a 2.39:1 wide letterbox look, VidBar's letterbox mode applies the cinematic crop to any video.
- 5Step 5
Combine zoom with filters for a custom look
Zooming in and applying a color grade simultaneously is a quick way to create a focused, stylized view of any content.
- 6Step 6
Reset to original with one click
All zoom, pan, and rotation changes have a one-click reset so you can get back to the default view instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Does zooming in reduce video quality?
Zooming in enlarges the existing pixels, so at high zoom levels the image will appear softer. The original video quality is not changed.
Does rotation work on Netflix?
Yes. Rotation and zoom work on any site where VidBar is active.
Is zoom free or Pro?
Zoom and rotation are free features.
Try VidBar on a live video
Open the interactive demo to test karaoke, speed, filters, audio tools, and export before installing.
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