---
name: "magnus"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "magnus"
version: "1:1.0.3-4"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/magnus"
---

# magnus(1)

A very simple screen magnifier

## NAME

magnus - A very simple screen magnifier

## SYNOPSIS

**magnus \[--about\] \[--refresh-interval=MILLISECONDS\]**

## DESCRIPTION

A very simple screen magnifier for visually impaired users. Allows setting the zoom level to anything between 2x and 5x.

## OPTIONS

- **--refresh-interval**=*MILLISECONDS*

  How often to update Magnus's magnifier view. Defaults to 120ms.