4.3. Zoom

This command is found in Image>View/Zoom.

The Zoom functions provide a mean to modify the magnification level of the image. Zooming in to an image is useful for pixel level image modifications and zooming out can be handy for working with broad effects.

Two of the common zoom commands are Zoom In, and Zoom Out. Each time Zoom In is used, the zoom level is increased by a factor of around 30% and each time Zoom Out is used, the zoom factor is decreased. When zooming out, the factor will slowly decrease. There is a minimum zoom level of 6%, whereas the maximum zoom level is 1600%.

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Zoom to fit window: After zooming, this command allows you to return to the normal size.

Keyboard Shortcuts

The - key will zoom out.

The + key will zoom in.

The Shift+Ctrl+E key combination will return to normal size.

[Note] Note
In some earlier versions of Gimp, the default shortcut for zooming in was = rather than +. This was changed because + is more intuitive. However, on American (but not European) keyboards, + is more difficult to use because it requires pressing the Shift key. If this bothers you, you can change the shortcut; see Shortcuts for help.
[Tip] Tip
When working at a pixel level use the New View function.

Additional information

[Tip] Tip
See also Navigation Window