NightVisuals Zoom
by NightVisuals
With NightVisuals Zoom installed, a key held down magnifies the view, and releasing it returns the camera to its default state.
What it does
The mod adds a customizable zoom to the game. The zoom stays active only as long as the bound key is pressed; when the key is let go, the camera jumps back to its normal view. The magnification level, the zoom speed and the key are all adjustable, so a player can set a slight magnification for a better overview or a strong zoom for a distant detailed inspection.
Zoom Factor sets the magnification coefficient, for example between 2.0 and 10.0. Zoom Speed controls the transition, from an instant snap to a smooth animation, and a smoothness value tunes the visual effect. Values can be edited either in the config file or from the in-game settings screen, and the binding itself is located among the controls in the NightVisuals section.
The mod depends on Fabric API and NightVisuals GUI, both of which must be installed beside it. It is published for Fabric only, for 1.21.4, and the latest file is 1.1, released 2026-06-29. It is client-side only, so only the client needs it and servers run without it. The code is not open source and is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Hold-to-zoom key
The zoom runs only while the assigned key is held, and the camera returns to default on release.
Zoom factor slider
A slider sets the magnification strength, with coefficients such as 2.0 up to 10.0.
Zoom speed
The animation time can be shortened to an instant snap or lengthened for a smooth transition.
Key assignment
The zoom key is set in the controls menu under the NightVisuals category.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want a configurable zoom on the client. Servers do not need the mod, so it can be added to a single-player or multiplayer client alone.
How it compares
YesZoom is a Fabric mod for 1.21.11 that is client-side only and released under All rights reserved, so it does not cover NightVisuals Zoom's 1.21.4 build. Zoomi is a client-side Fabric mod for 1.21 – 1.21.8 under the MIT License and is open source. MyZoom covers 1.20.1 – 1.21 and is also open source under the MIT License, while NightVisuals Zoom targets 1.21.4 only and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NightVisuals Zoom | Fabric | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2026-06-29 |
| YesZoom | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-05-28 |
| Zoomi | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-19 |
| MyZoom | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21 | Client-side only | 2024-06-17 |
Questions
Does NightVisuals Zoom need Fabric API?
Does the server need NightVisuals Zoom?
Can the zoom stay on after the key is released?
Which game version is supported?
In the catalog
NightVisuals Zoom is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
More from NightVisuals
Similar mods
What the author says
NightVisuals Zoom is a modification that adds a customizable zoom feature to the game. The mod is optimized for improved viewing convenience and offers flexible configuration options tailored to individual player preferences. Hold-to-Activate: Zoom only works while the assigned key is held down. Upon releasing the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/nv-zoom
- Owner
- NightVisuals
- Published
- 2026-05-31
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-29
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15