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vZoom

by vextoly

vZoom gives players a smooth, cinematic zoom on a held key, with scroll-wheel zoom out and a configurable range.

FabricNeoForgeClient-side onlyApache License 2.0Open source1.14 – 26.3

What it does

Holding the zoom key, which defaults to C, narrows the field of view for a closer look at distant blocks, mobs and terrain. Scrolling the mouse wheel while zooming moves the view further out, and the zoom range is effectively unlimited. The transition is animated, so the view glides between levels instead of jumping.

The mod is a client-side utility for single-player worlds and multiplayer servers alike, because only the player's own client runs it and the server never needs it. Quick Start settings get a player zooming straight away, while the Edit Configuration screen lets a player adjust the speed, smoothing and keybinds. Manually Building the mod from source is documented for those who want to change its behavior.

vZoom is published for Fabric and NeoForge across 48 release versions, and is released under the Apache License 2.0 as open source. Public links to the source code and the issue tracker are available.

Key features

  1. Hold-to-zoom key

    Holding a single key, C by default, zooms the view in and releases back to normal when the key is let go.

  2. Scroll-wheel zoom out

    The mouse wheel increases the zoom distance while the zoom key is held, reaching far beyond the default range.

  3. Smooth cinematic motion

    Zoom changes are interpolated over time, giving a gradual transition rather than an abrupt field-of-view change.

  4. Editable configuration

    An Edit Configuration screen exposes the zoom settings so each player can tune the behavior to taste.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.31.3.0+fabric-26.1-26.31.3.0+neoforge-26.1-26.3
26.21.3.0+fabric-26.1-26.31.3.0+neoforge-26.1-26.3
26.1.21.3.0+fabric-26.1-26.31.3.0+neoforge-26.1-26.3
26.1.11.3.0+fabric-26.1-26.31.3.0+neoforge-26.1-26.3
26.11.3.0+fabric-26.1-26.31.3.0+neoforge-26.1-26.3
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.111.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.101.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.91.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.81.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.71.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.61.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.51.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.41.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.31.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.21.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.21.11.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.211.3.0+fabric-1.21-1.21.111.3.0+neoforge-1.20.5-1.21.11
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x5 of 5 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Screenshots and filming

Players who take screenshots or record footage can frame distant builds and landscapes with a steady, controlled zoom.

Scouting terrain

Zooming out with the wheel lets a player survey a valley, base or mob group without moving across the map.

Who it’s for: Players who want a zoom key for screenshots, filming or scouting, on Fabric or NeoForge. Server owners need take no action, since only the client runs the mod.

How it compares

Full comparison

F1 Zoom is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.16 – 1.21.3, released under the MIT License as open source. QuickZoom is NeoForge-only for 1.21.1 – 1.21.11, also open source under the MIT License. Infinite Zoom covers Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 26.3, but its license is All rights reserved, so it is not open source. vZoom covers both Fabric and NeoForge under the Apache License 2.0, and it is open source.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
vZoomFabric and NeoForge1.14 – 26.3Client-side only2026-10-01
F1 ZoomFabric1.16 – 1.21.3Client-side only2024-10-31
QuickZoomNeoForge1.21.1 – 1.21.11Client-side only2026-07-31
Infinite ZoomFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-16

Questions

Does vZoom need to be installed on the server?

No. It is installed on the player's side alone, so servers need nothing.

Which loaders does vZoom support?

Fabric and NeoForge. Files exist for both loaders across 48 release versions.

Can the zoom key be changed?

The zoom key defaults to C. The Edit Configuration screen is where a player adjusts the zoom settings.

In the catalog

vZoom is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Utility mods36,990Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

Similar mods

Mod Menu1.14.4 – 26.3Reese's Sodium Options1.16.5 – 26.3Jade 🔍1.16.4 – 26.3Zoomify (Zoom)1.18 – 26.3FancyMenu1.12 – 26.3Indium1.16.5 – 1.21.1

What the author says

Available for Fabric 1.14–26.3 and NeoForge 1.20.2–26.3. Hold the zoom key (default C) and scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in / out with an effectively unlimited range.
vextoly, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
vextoly
Published
2026-06-30
Updated on Modrinth
2026-10-01
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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