EZoom
by w3wasem1
EZoom is a Fabric client mod that adds a smooth hold-to-zoom key, with adjustable zoom levels and an OptiFine-style zoom feel for 1.21.1.
What it does
Holding the zoom key narrows the field of view with an animated transition, and releasing it returns the view to normal. The zoom level can be set in the mod's options, and the key is rebound from Minecraft's Controls menu. Mouse sensitivity is scaled automatically while zoomed, so aiming stays steady at the narrower view, and the HUD can optionally be hidden during zoom for a cleaner image.
Only the client needs the mod: a single-player world or a multiplayer client runs it alone, and servers can run without it. EZoom requires Cloth Config, which supplies the configuration screen, and Mod Menu, which opens that screen from the mod list. Make sure both are installed before launching the game. Sodium and Iris are optimization mods that the author says can be run alongside it. The mod is released under All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Hold-to-zoom key
A zoom key that works while held, with a smooth animation in and out of the zoomed view.
Adjustable zoom level
The amount of zoom can be changed in the settings, so the view can be tuned to taste.
Mouse sensitivity scaling
Mouse sensitivity drops automatically while zoomed, keeping precise aiming easier at the narrower field of view.
Optional HUD hiding
The interface can be hidden during zoom for a clear view of the scene, and this option can be turned off.
In-game configuration
Settings are edited on a configuration screen reached through Mod Menu, with no need to edit files by hand.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players on the Fabric loader who want a zoom key for single-player or multiplayer play, and who are comfortable installing Cloth Config and Mod Menu alongside it.
How it compares
ZoomUP is a Fabric client mod under the MIT License, published for 1.21 – 26.2, so it covers a much longer span of versions than EZoom. Press C to Zoom is also for Fabric, published for 1.20 – 26.1.2, and needs the client while the server may optionally run it, which is a different environment from EZoom's client-only setup.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EZoom | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-27 |
| ZoomUP | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-24 |
| Press C to Zoom | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client required, server optional | 2026-06-03 |
Questions
Does EZoom need Cloth Config and Mod Menu?
Does EZoom have to be installed on the server?
Which versions does EZoom support?
Can EZoom be used with Sodium and Iris?
In the catalog
EZoom is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
A lightweight, smooth, and configurable zoom mod for Fabric 1.21.1. EZoom provides a clean OptiFine-style zoom experience with smooth animations, adjustable zoom levels, automatic mouse sensitivity scaling, and an optional HUD hiding feature.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/ezoom
- Owner
- w3wasem1
- Published
- 2026-06-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-27
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15