Implement a Magnifying Glass Effect Using Canvas

Beginner

In this project, you'll learn how to create a magnifying effect on images using the HTML Canvas. This effect is often seen on image galleries or product websites, allowing users to hover over an image and get a zoomed-in view of a specific portion.

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Introduction

In this project, you'll learn how to create a magnifying effect on images using the HTML Canvas. This effect is often seen on image galleries or product websites, allowing users to hover over an image and get a zoomed-in view of a specific portion. The magnifying effect provides a detailed view without having to open a new window or page.

👀 Preview

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🎯 Tasks

In this project, you will learn:

  • How to initialize and set up an HTML Canvas element
  • How to load an image onto the canvas
  • How to implement event listeners for mouse movements
  • How to create helper functions for the selector and magnified display

🏆 Achievements

After completing this project, you will be able to:

  • Use the Canvas API to draw and manipulate images
  • Track mouse coordinates and respond to mouse movement events
  • Create a magnifying effect by copying and displaying a portion of an image

Teacher

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Labby

Labby is the LabEx teacher.