ZoomZam
by HasanAf
ZoomZam, a Fabric client mod, adds a held zoom key that magnifies the view with a smooth transition, so distant blocks and entities are easier to see.
What it does
Pressing C activates zoom by default, and a separate Z key opens the zoom configuration panel. The toggle works instantly, so no menu has to be opened during play. Zoom strength and the speed of the smoothing transition can be fine-tuned, and preferred settings are saved between sessions.
The mod is a client-side mod, so only the player's client needs it and it changes nothing on a server's side. Servers that run anti-cheat plugins may detect the zoom function, so the author asks players to use it responsibly. Builds are published for Fabric only, for game versions 26.2 – 26.3, and the code is not open source; it is released under All rights reserved.
Key features
Hold-to-zoom key
The C key activates zoom mode by default, and the binding can be changed in the controls menu.
Smooth magnification
Magnification eases in and out, which keeps the view steady over long distances and avoids abrupt jumps.
Configurable zoom
The Z key opens a panel where zoom levels, strength and transition speed can be set to suit how the player plays.
Saved preferences
Chosen settings are kept, so the same zoom behavior is used in every session without reconfiguring.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Distant building
Players placing or checking structures across a wide area can magnify the view without leaving their position.
Scouting and hunting
Zooming in on far-off mobs or landmarks helps players spot targets before approaching them.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want a magnified view in single-player or on servers that allow client mods. Server owners do not need to install anything, since the mod runs on the client alone.
How it compares
Spyglass Zoom 26 is a Fabric client-side mod for 26.1 – 26.2 and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, while ZoomZam is not open source and is released under All rights reserved. ZoomUtils is also client-side only, but it targets 26.1 – 26.3 and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Scroll Zoom is client-side only for 1.21.11 and is also All rights reserved.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZoomZam | Fabric | 26.2 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-10 |
| Spyglass Zoom 26 | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.2 | Client-side only | 2026-07-18 |
| ZoomUtils | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-11 |
| Scroll Zoom | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-22 |
Questions
Does ZoomZam need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does ZoomZam use?
Can zoom get a player flagged by anti-cheat?
In the catalog
ZoomZam is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Note: This is a client-side mod. Server installation is not required. Some servers with anti-cheat plugins may detect zoom functionality—use responsibly. Install ZoomZam today and see the world differently.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/zoomzam
- Owner
- HasanAf
- Published
- 2026-07-10
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15