Magnifica

Magnifica

A brilliant magnifier for every tiny detail

• When text is microscopic, labels are unreadable, and designers love microscopic fonts, a tool that simply magnifies is essential.

• I created Magnifica to turn those frustrating specks of print into clear, readable information.

What the name means

• A bilingual play‑on‑words: “Magnifica” sounds like magnify in English, while in Spanish magnífica means “magnificent.”

• The mission is therefore obvious – deliver a magnifier that is truly magnificent.

Core Features

• Instant magnification – enlarge medicine‑box text, router serial numbers, ingredient lists, or that mysterious dot on a child’s skin. Point, zoom, read.

• Freeze frame – tap to lock a high‑resolution still, then zoom and pan without losing detail. Tap again to resume live view.

• Logical zoom steps – 1× → 2× → 4× → 8× … up to the camera’s native limit. No pinch‑zoom fiddling; just tap + or –.

• Tap‑to‑focus – tap a blurry area and watch it come into sharp focus instantly.

• Built‑in torch – rear camera uses the device flashlight; front camera brightens the whole screen as a makeshift flash.

• Dual‑camera switching – one button flips between front and back lenses.

• Negative mode – invert colours with a single tap; perfect for low‑contrast or light‑on‑dark text. A preview shows the effect before you switch.

Privacy & Simplicity

• No accounts, no ads, no unnecessary permissions.

• The only permission required is camera access, because the app’s sole purpose is to magnify what the camera sees.

Open‑source & Community

• Released under the GPL‑v3 license; the source code is freely available.

• Translations are welcomed on Transifex – help make Magnifica accessible worldwide.

Get Magnifica

• Download free from F‑Droid.

Magnifica – a magnificent way to make the small, big.

FAQ

Q: What does the name "Magnifica" mean?

A: The name 'Magnifica' is a bilingual play on words. "Magnify" in English and "magnifico" or "magnífica" in Spanish both translate to "magnificent." Thus, the app's mission is to deliver a magnificent magnifying tool.

Q: What are the core features of Magnifica?

A: Instant magnification allows you to enlarge text and details, freeze frames for higher-res viewing and zooming, and logically zoom in steps up to the camera's native limit with tap controls instead of pinch-to-zoom. Additional features include tap-to-focus, built-in torch, and the ability to switch between front and rear cameras.

Q: How does the negative mode work in Magnifica?

A: Negative mode inverts the color scheme, making it suitable for low-contrast or light-on-dark text situations. A preview shows the effect before you commit to switching.

Version History

v1.2.0——25 Aug 2026

Magnify tiny text instantly with Magnifica, a free camera magnifier app. Features freeze frame, torch, instant zoom & high contrast. Download the latest version of Magnifica to enjoy new features and updates immediately!

*1.2.0

• You can now freeze/unfreeze the image using either volume button, without touching the screen.

• Added Catalan and Italian translations.

*1.1.5

• Added Russian translation. Thanks to @RogerRY!

*1.1.4

• Fixed the flashlight button sometimes showing the wrong state.