Pocket MirrorHow zoom works in Pocket Mirror: Selfie & Makeup
Pocket Mirror: Selfie & Makeup supports close-up viewing, but zoom depends on the platform. On iPhone, the free range is 1x to 3x, with an optional paid upgrade to 10x. New ports keep it basic: they offer 1x to 3x either by cropping the image or, on Android, by using the device’s actual camera zoom up to the hardware limit. For precision work, zoom pairs well with freeze: hold to freeze on iPhone or web, then pin the captured still as a draggable, resizable reference thumbnail to compare one eye, brow, or lip line while you keep adjusting live view. If you need more light, the app can brighten the experience differently by platform. Android can boost the app window brightness and later restore it, while web, desktop, and extension versions can only add a white screen border and cannot increase hardware brightness. On live iPhone, camera view starts after permission. In browser-based versions, camera access normally requires user permission and the camera won’t begin until you press Start.
What zoom is good for
Zoom is most useful for detail checks such as eyeliner edges, brow symmetry, lash placement, or spot concealer blending. It is a framing aid, not a guarantee of perfect symmetry.
- Use the optional thirds grid to line up features more consistently.
- Zoom in for one area, then zoom back out to re-check overall balance.
- For rear-camera checks, use Back check where a rear camera exists.
Platform differences to expect
The live iPhone app is the only version currently available in the App Store link provided. New ports are described here so you know how they differ, but they should not be assumed to be store releases.
- iPhone: camera auto-starts after permission.
- Web or desktop-style ports: press Start before the camera begins.
- Desktop can select another webcam instead of a phone camera.
- Open the camera view and allow camera access if prompted; on browser-based versions, press Start first.
- Set zoom to the level you need for the detail area you are checking.
- Freeze the image, then pin the captured still as a draggable, resizable reference thumbnail while you continue comparing against live view.
Does zoom increase image quality on every device?
Not necessarily. In new ports, 1x–3x may be a simple crop, while Android may use actual camera hardware zoom up to the device limit. iPhone supports its own zoom range in the app.
Can I pin the app on top of other windows as a reference?
No. The pin feature here refers to a captured still inside the app as a small draggable, resizable thumbnail, not operating-system window pinning.
Can web or desktop make my screen physically brighter?
No. Web, desktop, and extension versions can add a white border for perceived brightness, but they cannot raise hardware screen brightness.