# Full Screen for Safari — Video and Image in Full Screen

> Browser extension for one-click full-screen viewing of web content and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefan Van Damme.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-for-safari/id1462623715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefan Van Damme](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043724055)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian and 13 more
- Released: 2021-01-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-for-safari/id1462623715/reviews.md

## What is Full Screen for Safari?

Experience seamless full-screen browsing with my browser extension. Whether you are browsing the web or watching HTML5 videos on popular platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and Youku, enjoy an immersive full-screen experience with just a click. The lightweight add-on is designed to enhance your browsing experience effortlessly.

Full Screen is a lightweight and useful add-in designed to quickly enable full-screen mode for web pages, images, and videos. It is Full Screen anything on the web. And With this browser extension, you can easily enter full-screen mode with the click of a button. Choose your preferred task: view web or video in full-screen, maximize the window to full-screen, or instantly maximize the current HTML5 video.

Browser extension features:
◆ One Click to Full Screen:
Easily switch between regular view and full-screen mode for web pages or HTML5 videos with a single click.
◆ Media Full Screen feature:
Detects the current playing HTML5 video status and brings it to full screen mode depending on whether it is playing or not. It includes an option to whitelist or blacklist certain websites to use this feature.
◆ Display Options:
- Bring the current web page or HTML5 video to complete full screen with no visible toolbar.
- Automatically maximize HTML videos to fit your window screen while preserving the original aspect ratio. Such as on YouTube video in windowed full screen.
- Open the current tab in a popup window.
- Maximize the web browser window for the current window.
◆ Auto Full Screen:
Option to automatically enter full-screen mode when opening the web browser. On startup, it updates the current window to set the window state to fullscreen.
◆ Double click menu:
A shortcut panel to open the current tab or all tabs in full screen, maximize window, popup window, or arrange all tabs in a side-by-side, 1x2, or 2x2 matrix.
◆ Customizable Browser Button Icon:
Option to change the browser icon to a light or dark mode theme.
◆ Custom Full Screen Keyboard Combinations:
Shortcut to quick open that page in full-screen mode.
◆ Compatible with the "Turn Off the Lights" browser extension for automatic dimming on YouTube.
◆ Support for Dark Mode.

Project Information:
https://www.stefanvd.net/project/full-screen/browser-extension/

Required Permissions:
◆ "contextMenus": Add "Go to full screen" menu item in the web browser context menu.
◆ "tabs": Manage tabs to open them in a new popup panel and detect the currently playing HTML5 video.
◆ "storage": Save settings locally and sync with your web browser account.
◆ "all_urls": Control the button on all websites, including http, https, ftp, and file.

Note: YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

## Key features

- One-click full-screen toggle
- HTML5 video detection and maximization
- Customizable display options
- Auto full-screen on startup
- Double-click shortcut panel
- Customizable button icon
- Keyboard shortcuts

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-for-safari/id1462623715/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Deceptive description, almost none of the features work

*2026-05-06*

Fullscreen for web: doesn't work. Let's see, doesn't hide the toolbar at all. By default safari can do the same thing, so why would I use it at all!
You think okay maybe I'll check out the help. Nope, all help is section offers is written for desktop browsers. Screenshots are for desktop chrome. Useless bloat!

### 5/5 — Full window Youtube

*2025-12-23*

This app works perfect for me. It allow some to have a full window video on YouTube. It isn’t the default setting, though. If this is what you want you must go into the settings and configure the button action.

### 3/5 — Not sure what good this is

*2024-03-07*

Was looking for something to automatically make safari open in full screen mode and this isn't it. Not sure what the value of adding a button that does the same thing as the default green full screen button. Didn't seem to cause any problems and probably adds functionality I haven't figured out yet. Transitioning to Mac after many years and still not completely up to speed.

### 5/5 — Excellent Immersive Reading Mode in Settings

*2023-12-07*

I was trying to use this for viewing comics in a truly immersive fullscreen mode. However out of the box this is setup for youtube video immersion. Tinker with the settings if you're looking for an immersive reading mode. It's definitely there, just not by default.

### 1/5 — Anuncios muy molestos

*2023-10-01*

Cada 5minutos te abre una pestaña autamaticamente para pedirte una contribución. Nefasto, no recomiendo.

### 5/5 — : ) good

*2023-04-09*

/: )

### 5/5 — It is a nifty app

*2023-02-07*

Like the name suggest you can go full screen using a button on the toolbar instead of the green button that is the default for macOS. The only difference is that it adds option for the full screen button like adding a way to not have an address bar and use the web app as an app.

### 2/5 — fullscreen in youtube not working

*2022-01-11*

youtube fullscreen not working just full screens safari

## Frequently asked questions about Full Screen for Safari

### Does Full Screen for Safari have ads?

No, Full Screen for Safari does not contain advertisements. It is a free browser extension designed to enhance your browsing experience without interruption.

### What devices is Full Screen for Safari compatible with?

Full Screen for Safari is compatible with Mac, iPhone, iPad, and realityDevice. This ensures a consistent full-screen experience across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Full Screen for Safari updated?

The latest version of Full Screen for Safari is 1.8.10, last updated on May 27, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for Full Screen for Safari?

Full Screen for Safari has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.

### Can I customize the full-screen behavior in Full Screen for Safari?

Yes, Full Screen for Safari offers several customization options. You can set up auto full-screen, customize keyboard shortcuts, and choose display preferences for videos and web pages.

### How does Full Screen for Safari handle YouTube videos?

Full Screen for Safari can automatically maximize HTML5 videos, including those on YouTube, to fit your window screen while preserving the original aspect ratio. It is compatible with the 'Turn Off the Lights' extension for automatic dimming.

### What permissions does Full Screen for Safari require?

Full Screen for Safari requires permissions to add context menu items, manage tabs, store settings locally, and control the button on all websites to ensure its full functionality.

### What are the main benefits of using Full Screen for Safari?

The primary benefit is an immersive full-screen browsing experience with a single click. It simplifies viewing web pages, images, and videos, especially on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.8.10 — 2026-05-27

+ Cleanup and security improvement

If you like Full Screen, the best way to support the app is by sharing it with others, so please consider telling your friends and family about Full Screen!

To learn more about the Full Screen for Safari or do you have any questions go to https://www.stefanvd.net/support

### 1.8.9 — 2026-05-21

+ Fixed YouTube video player

If you like Full Screen, the best way to support the app is by sharing it with others, so please consider telling your friends and family about Full Screen!

To learn more about the Full Screen for Safari or do you have any questions go to https://www.stefanvd.net/support

### 1.8.8 — 2025-12-16

+ Fixed YouTube video player

If you like Full Screen, the best way to support the app is by sharing it with others, so please consider telling your friends and family about Full Screen!

To learn more about the Full Screen for Safari or do you have any questions go to https://www.stefanvd.net/support

### 1.8.7 — 2025-12-15

No release notes.

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