Press C to Zoom
by Sourish25
Press C to Zoom is a Fabric client mod that adds a zoom key bound to C, with the zoom level adjusted by the mouse wheel while the key is held.
What it does
Holding C narrows the field of view, and the mouse wheel changes the zoom level from 1x up to 100x. The animation is meant to stay smooth, and the mod is described as a lightweight, responsive zoom with no server-side component.
Mouse sensitivity scales with the zoom level, so aiming stays controllable at high magnification. The mod requires Fabric API. Players need the mod installed, while a server can run without it. Published for 1.20 – 26.1.2 across 22 release versions, with snapshot builds also published. The latest Fabric file is 1.0.0-26.1.x for 26.1.2, released 2026-06-03. The code is covered by All rights reserved and is not open source.
Key features
Hold-to-zoom key
Pressing and holding C activates the zoom, and releasing it returns the view to normal.
Mouse wheel zoom levels
While the key is held, scrolling changes the magnification from 1x up to 100x.
Dynamic mouse sensitivity
Look sensitivity is scaled to the current zoom level, which keeps precise aiming usable at high magnification.
Smooth transitions
Zoom in and out is animated rather than snapping, which keeps the view steady when the level changes.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Long-distance aiming
Players who want to inspect distant terrain or line up shots at range can zoom in without changing their position.
Building and screenshots
A closer view helps when placing fine details or framing a photo of a build.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want a simple zoom key for single-player or multiplayer. Only the client needs the mod, so server owners can add it without requiring it of others.
How it compares
Simple Zoom is open source under the MIT License and runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.19.2 – 26.3. ZoomUP is Fabric only, covers 1.21 – 26.2 and is also under the MIT License, but is not open source. EZoom is Fabric only, built for 1.21.1 alone, and under All rights reserved, so Press C to Zoom covers a wider version range than it.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press C to Zoom | Fabric | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client required, server optional | 2026-06-03 |
| Simple Zoom | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-20 |
| ZoomUP | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-24 |
| EZoom | Fabric | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-27 |
Questions
Does Press C to Zoom need Fabric API?
Does a server need Press C to Zoom installed?
Which versions does the mod cover?
In the catalog
Press C to Zoom is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
A simple, lightweight, and responsive zoom mod for Minecraft.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/press-c-to-zoom
- Owner
- Sourish25
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-03
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15