ZoomUP
by VanshFX
ZoomUP is a Fabric client mod that adds smooth hold-to-zoom, with the zoom level set by the mouse scroll wheel and an optional on-screen indicator.
What it does
Holding the C key zooms the view in, and releasing it returns the view to normal, so no toggle mode is involved. Zoom can be pushed up to 100 times the normal view, and an ease-in, ease-out animation smooths each step. Scrolling the mouse wheel while zoomed changes the level live, and an option lets those scroll adjustments persist as the new default.
The mod runs only on the client, so servers do not need it and players can join without installing it. Zoom speed, animation speed, mouse sensitivity, the zoom indicator and scroll persistence are all adjustable in an in-game configuration screen, which opens from Mod Menu. Settings can be reset at any time. ZoomUP requires Fabric API and YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL). It is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Files are published for Fabric only, across 16 release versions 1.21 – 26.2, and the latest Fabric file is 26.2, dated 2026-08-24. The mod was first published on 2026-08-07 and last updated on 2026-08-24.
Key features
Hold-to-zoom
Holding C zooms the view in and releasing it zooms back out, with a default hold-to-zoom mode.
Smooth animation
Zoom steps use an ease-in, ease-out curve, and the animation speed can be adjusted.
Scroll wheel control
The mouse scroll wheel changes the zoom level while zoom is held, and scroll adjustments can be saved as the default.
Mouse sensitivity and indicator
Mouse sensitivity is scaled automatically during zoom, and an optional on-screen Zoom Level indicator can be shown.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
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
Spotting distant details
Players looking at far terrain, buildings or wildlife can zoom in without changing the field of view setting.
Screenshots and recording
Smooth zoom steps suit framing shots of builds or landscapes before a capture.
Who it’s for: Players who want a zoom key with smooth animation and scroll-wheel control, on the client side of Fabric 1.21 and later.
How it compares
Press C to Zoom is a Fabric mod released under All rights reserved, not open source, for 1.20 – 26.1.2, and it is required on the client with the server optional. ZoomUtils is a client-side Fabric mod under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, not open source, for 26.1 – 26.3. cinematic-zoom is also client-side, licensed under the MIT License and not open source, for 1.21.1 – 26.2, which overlaps with ZoomUP's version range.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| ZoomUtils | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
| cinematic-zoom | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-08-18 |
Questions
Does ZoomUP need Fabric API?
Does ZoomUP need to be installed on the server?
Where are the zoom settings changed?
In the catalog
ZoomUP is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
ZoomUP is a lightweight, client-side Fabric mod that delivers a smooth and polished zoom experience for Minecraft. Simply hold C to zoom in and release to zoom out—no toggle mode, no unnecessary features. Smooth. Lightweight. Fully configurable. Just the zoom experience you need.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/zoomup
- Owner
- VanshFX
- Published
- 2026-08-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-24
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15