viewpoint
by dannytaylor
Viewpoint is a Fabric and Quilt client mod for hold-to-zoom perspective, with logarithmic zoom scales and smooth transitions between views.
What it does
Viewpoint provides a minimal perspective feature set limited to zoom, with the view held while a key is pressed. Zoom uses logarithmic linear scales, and transitions between zoom levels are smooth and instant rather than animated over time. Scaled and unscaled mouse field-of-view effects let the cursor move at a rate matched to the zoomed view, and a cinematic mouse option smooths camera movement.
Fabric API is required, and on Quilt the Quilted Fabric API (QFAPI) covers the same role. The mod is built with OpenJDK 21 and needs Java 21 or later. It is client-side only, so the server and other players do not need it, and it runs in single-player and multiplayer clients alike. Files cover 1.20 – 26.1.2 across eight release versions, and snapshot builds are published. Viewpoint is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mojang Studios or Microsoft.
Key features
Hold-to-zoom perspective
The view zooms while a key is held and returns to normal when it is released, with no other perspective modes.
Logarithmic zoom scales
Zoom steps follow a logarithmic linear scale, so each change in zoom level feels even across the range.
Smooth instant transitions
Changes between zoom levels are applied without a delayed animation, keeping the view responsive.
Mouse field-of-view and cinematic mouse
Scaled and unscaled mouse FOV effects adjust cursor speed to the zoomed view, and a cinematic mouse option smooths camera turns.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
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
Incompatible 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric or Quilt who want a zoom-only view. Because the mod is client-side only, it is installed on the client alone.
How it compares
Hold For Perspective is a Fabric client-side mod with MIT licensing and files for 1.21 – 26.2, and it is open source. AnimateZoom runs on Fabric and NeoForge, client-side only, under the MIT License for 1.20.1 – 1.21.11, and is not open source. Perspective is a client-side mod for Fabric and Quilt that is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 1.19 – 1.19.2.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| viewpoint | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-17 |
| Hold For Perspective | Fabric | 1.21 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-12 |
| AnimateZoom | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-09-06 |
| Perspective | Fabric and Quilt | 1.19 – 1.19.2 | Client-side only | 2022-10-25 |
Questions
Does Viewpoint need Fabric API?
Do servers need Viewpoint installed?
Can Viewpoint run alongside Perspective?
Which game versions does Viewpoint support?
In the catalog
viewpoint is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 15,189 mods support Minecraft 26.1.2.
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What the author says
## About Viewpoint is a minimal version of Perspective with only the zoom and hold perspective features. This mod is not affiliated with/endorsed by Mojang Studios or Microsoft. Some game assets are property of Mojang Studios and fall under Minecraft EULA.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/viewpoint
- Owner
- dannytaylor
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15