The architecture of
distributed systems
Distributed systems are systems in which multiple computers work together to achieve a common goal. They provide scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
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Windows Desktop UtilitySee what matters.
See what matters.
Automatically.
SmartZoom brings macOS-style Smart Zoom to Windows. Press a shortcut, click a button, or use your configured trigger — and instantly bring what you’re looking at into focus.
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Distributed systems are systems in which multiple computers work together to achieve a common goal. They provide scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
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LESS EFFORT. MORE CLARITY.
One shortcut. One zoom.
No menus. No dragging windows around. Just press your trigger. SmartZoom does the rest.
- 01
Trigger
Press your configured shortcut or click your mouse button.
- 02
Detect
SmartZoom identifies the content and application.
- 03
Magnify
Your content becomes clear and readable.
CONTENT-AWARE BY DESIGN
Not just screen magnification.
SmartZoom understands the application you’re using and zooms the content — not simply your entire display.
Browsers
Zoom web content around your cursor.
Chrome · Edge · Firefox · Brave · Opera · VivaldiPDF readers
Magnify documents without losing your place.
Acrobat · Acrobat Reader · SumatraPDFWord and Excel
Work with dense documents and spreadsheets.
Microsoft Word · Microsoft ExcelTHE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAILSA little zoom.
A CLOSER LOOK A CLOSER LOOK BeforeAfter
A little zoom.
A lot more clarity.
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Connected computers working together. Built for scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
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Distributed systems
Connected computers working together. Built for scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
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YOUR SHORTCUT TO CLARITY
Use it your way.
Choose the interaction that feels natural to you.
One action. Right where you’re looking.
01Triggers
Configure exactly how SmartZoom activates.
02Applications
Choose which applications SmartZoom understands.
03Zoom
Control magnification and animation.
SMALL ON PURPOSESimple when you need it.
Simple when you need it.
Powerful when you don’t.
A clean, focused interface to get you started, with all the controls you need when you want them.
Small utility.
Big difference.
Big difference.
A BETTER VIEW, EVERY DAYBuilt for Windows.
Built for Windows.
Coming to Linux.
SmartZoom is currently available for Windows.
We’re bringing the same experience to Linux.
WindowsAvailable now · Windows 10 / 11
Linux
Coming soonLight & dark mode
Matches your system theme.
System tray
Always within reach.
Keyboard shortcuts
Work the way you do.
DPI aware
Looks great on any screen.
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Stays on your machine.
SmartZoom watches for your trigger, so it needs a keyboard and mouse hook. Here’s exactly what that means.
No network connections
SmartZoom never connects to the internet: no telemetry, no update checks, no analytics. Settings and logs stay in your Windows profile.
Read the privacy notes →Only your trigger
The keyboard hook watches modifier keys and the shortcut you chose. Nothing you type is recorded, stored or sent.
See the hook’s code →Open source
MIT-licensed and on GitHub. Read the code, or build the installer yourself.
Read the source →GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you install.
The things worth knowing about a tool that watches for a keypress.
Is SmartZoom a keylogger?
No. Its keyboard hook only reacts to modifier keys and the shortcut you configured; nothing you type is recorded or sent, and SmartZoom makes no network connections. Check the code.
Why does Windows warn me when I install it?
The installer isn’t code-signed yet, so SmartScreen doesn’t recognise the publisher. Choose More info → Run anyway, or check the download against SHA256SUMS first. Signing is tracked as issue #8.
Does it work in the app I use?
Browsers, PDF readers, Word and Excel get a smart zoom that follows the content. Any other app can be set to use Ctrl + mouse wheel on the Applications page. Missing one you need? Open an issue.
How do I change the trigger?
Right-click the tray icon and choose Change trigger…, or open the Triggers page in settings. Then press the button or keys you want.
What can’t it do yet?
Windows blocks input to apps running as administrator, so those can’t be zoomed. Pages that block pinch gestures fall back to the browser’s own page zoom. All known limitations.
How do I uninstall it?
Settings → Apps → Installed apps → SmartZoom → Uninstall. Your settings are kept unless you choose to remove them, so a reinstall picks up where you left off.