Expand Image Formats in Google Docs/Sheets/Slides. Support Format:'.webp','.bmp','.svg','.avif'. Previous name: Allow WebP

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2.0.3
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November 25, 2024
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25.44KiB
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Expand Image Formats Extension

This extension allows you to insert unsupported image formats like WebP, BMP, SVG, and AVIF into Google Docs, Spreadsheets and Presentation. Simply drag and drop the image file you want to insert into Google Docs and Slides. In Google Spreadsheets, you can copy and paste images directly into the cell you want.
This Chrome extension works locally in your browser, no data is collected or transmitted in any way.

Google Docs and Presentation
- Drag and drop the image file you want to insert into the document.

Google Spreadsheets
- Copy the image you want to insert, click the cell, and paste the image.

Supported Image Formats
- WebP(.webp)
- BMP(.bmp)
- SVG(.svg)
- AVIF(.avif)

Previous name: Allow WebP

Note: When inserting SVG images, please be aware that the vector data may be rasterized. This means that SVG images may lose their scalable and editable vector properties and be treated as static images instead. As a result, resizing the image could lead to pixelation or quality loss.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "2.0.3", "name": "Expand Image Formats", "description": "Expand Image Formats in Google Docs/Sheets/Slides. Support Format:'.webp','.bmp','.svg','.avif'. Previous name: Allow WebP", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://docs.google.com/*" ], "js": ["content/content.js"] } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Expand Image Formats extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Expand Image Formats extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Expand Image Formats extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Expand Image Formats extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Expand Image Formats extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Expand Image Formats extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Expand Image Formats Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Expand Image Formats extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Expand Image Formats extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Expand Image Formats extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Expand Image Formats extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Expand Image Formats extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Expand Image Formats extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Expand Image Formats extension file

Select and download the Expand Image Formats extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Expand Image Formats extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Expand Image Formats extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Expand Image Formats extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Expand Image Formats extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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