To zoom out on a YouTube video, especially when using a touchscreen device like a smartphone or tablet, you typically use a pinch gesture on the video player.
How to Zoom Out on a YouTube Video Using Pinch Gesture
As indicated by the reference "Pinch to zoom in and out of a video," the most direct way to adjust the magnification of the video content itself is through multi-touch actions. This method allows you to change the view within the video player, making the content appear smaller or less magnified.
Steps to Zoom Out on Touchscreen Devices:
- Start Video Playback: Ensure the YouTube video you wish to zoom out on is playing on your device.
- Place Fingers on Screen: Position two fingers (commonly your thumb and index finger) onto the video playback area on your screen.
- Perform the Pinch Gesture: While your fingers are on the screen, pinch them together by moving them closer to each other.
This action will reduce the video's magnification, effectively "zooming out" to reveal more of the original video frame. This is particularly useful if you have previously zoomed in to focus on specific details, such as text on a whiteboard in an educational lecture or close-up action during a game, and now wish to return to a broader, less magnified view of the video content.
