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Mirador Image Viewer
User Guide
Advanced IIIF viewer for comparing images, viewing annotations, and working with multi-page documents.
Overview
What Makes Mirador Special?
The Mirador Interface
Basic Navigation
Zooming and Panning
Opening the Side Panel
Click the ☰ Menu button to access:
Comparing Images Side by Side
Step 1: Open First Image
Load your first image in the viewer.
Step 2: Add a Window
Click Add Window or the + button.
Step 3: Load Second Image
Browse to and select the second image.
Step 4: Arrange Windows
Synchronized Viewing
Lock windows so they zoom and pan together:
Enable Sync
- Click on a window's menu (⋮)
- Select Sync windows
- Choose which windows to link
Viewing Annotations
If an image has annotations:
Viewing Annotation Details
Multi-Page Documents
Page Navigation
Book View Mode
View facing pages like an open book:
Loading External IIIF Manifests
Mirador can display images from other institutions:
Step 1: Get the IIIF Manifest URL
Example: https://other-archive.org/iiif/item123/manifest.json
Step 2: Add Resource
- Click Add Resource (+ icon)
- Paste the manifest URL
- Click Add
Step 3: View the Item
The external image appears in your workspace.
Workspace Features
Save Your Session
Save your current view to return later:
- Click ⚙️ Settings
- Select Save Workspace
- Give it a name
Export Workspace
Share your comparison setup:
- Click Export
- Copy the JSON or link
- Send to colleague
Keyboard Shortcuts
Common Uses
Tips
Troubleshooting
Need Help?
Contact your system administrator if you experience issues.
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