Android Available Audience: Visually impaired (low vision)

Owli-AI Magnify

Magnification, contrast filters, and read-aloud features, your everyday magnifier on Android.

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Good to know

Text recognition does not return a result for every image. The flashlight is only available if the selected camera supports it.

Feature graphic of Owli-AI Magnify focused on zoom and readability

Core features

Live magnification

Continuous zoom by gesture or slider, ideal for price tags, labels, and small details.
Contrast and color filters

Switchable modes such as grayscale, high contrast, or inverted colors to make text stand out.
Light and flash control

Flashlight mode and screen light to keep images readable in poorly lit situations.
Freeze image and refocus

Tap once to freeze the current frame, then adjust calmly and inspect details without holding the phone perfectly steady.
Front-camera magnifying mirror

Use the front camera as a magnifying mirror, for example for makeup or shaving. Zoom and contrast filters are adjustable.
OCR text detection and read-aloud

Text is recognized on the frozen image and then read aloud by speech output, useful when reading is tiring.
Profiles for different situations

Save favorite settings (zoom, filters, light) as profiles, for example supermarket, documents, or evening light, and switch with one tap.
Accessible operation

Large controls, clear icons, and TalkBack support enable use even with limited vision.

Privacy

Operating mode: Local

Owli-AI Magnify processes camera images only locally on your device to provide magnification, filters, and OCR. No images or text are sent to a server.

Processing is fully local on-device.

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Install directly on Android

Install the app from Google Play or scan the QR code if you are viewing this page on a desktop computer.

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QR code for the Google Play page of Owli-AI Magnify

Open it quickly on your phone

Scan the QR code with your phone to open the store page directly.

System requirements

Android 9 or newer
Camera access

Details and usage

Who is Owli-AI Magnify for?

Owli-AI Magnify is now available for free on Google Play.

Owli-AI Magnify is designed for people with visual impairment or low vision who frequently face text and objects that are too small or have poor contrast in daily life:

Package leaflets and invoices
Price labels and timetables
Manuals or labels in kitchen, bathroom, and household settings

The front camera also lets you use Magnify as a magnifying mirror, for example when applying makeup or shaving.

Instead of carrying separate magnifiers, you can use your smartphone with features optimized for accessibility.

How Owli-AI Magnify works

Open and point the camera
Start Owli-AI Magnify and point the camera at text or an object you want to magnify.
Magnify and adjust contrast
Use pinch zoom or the slider until the size fits your needs. If the background is distracting, enable a contrast or color filter.
Freeze the image
Tap once to freeze the image. This lets you hold the phone comfortably and inspect details without shake.
Detect and read text aloud
If text is in the image, you can recognize it and play it back through speech output.
Use profiles
Save settings that work well for you as profiles. This allows quick switching between daily situations without reconfiguring each time.

Privacy and processing

Owli-AI Magnify processes camera images only locally on your device for magnification, filters, and OCR. No images or text are sent to a server.

The app stores only settings and profiles on your device so you can reuse them later.