How to Add Image Zoom in Magento 2 (Complete Guide)
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- Product image zoom increases buyer confidence, reduces return rates, and improves engagement by allowing customers to inspect product details closely.
- Magento offers a built-in magnifier feature that can be enabled via the view.xml file, but it requires manual configuration.
- The default Magento zoom has limitations, including basic customization, limited mobile optimization, and minimal animation control.
- Using a dedicated Magento 2 Image Zoom extension provides advanced features like smooth hover zoom, fullscreen lightbox, mobile gesture support, and better performance control.
- High-quality, optimized images (proper resolution, compression, and consistent aspect ratio) are essential for delivering a smooth zoom experience and improving conversions.
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