Shows web camera preview on top of any https site.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.2
Update
July 7, 2017
Size
16.1KiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
4.02778 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
Storage
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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Webcam Preview Extension

Webcamera Preview - extension that allows you to bring interest to your presentations to a new level.

At the moment, a participant who shares his screen through hangouts does not stream the web camera with his image to the viewers. The extension solves this problem.

Features:
The extension shows the image from the web camera over the current tab.
Second click on the plugin icon toggles the broadcast.
Implemented a direct and mirror image streaming.
The full screen sites like Google Slides are supported.
Options page and context menu allow to adjust extension’s
position in corners,
frame type like rectangle, oval, circle,
mirror mode,
tracking of active tab,
tracking of the full screen mode.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Webcam Preview", "version": "1.0.2", "default_locale": "en", "description": "Shows web camera preview on top of any https site.", "author": "Vladimir Dupelev", "icons": { "128": "res/128.png" }, "background" : { "scripts" : ["src/background.js"] }, "options_page": "options.html", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "res/bar-icon.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "storage", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install Webcam Preview extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Webcam Preview extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Webcam Preview extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Webcam Preview extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Webcam Preview extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview extension file

Select and download the Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview 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 Webcam Preview extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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M (ID: 00000021b40a716d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/12/2021 Good!

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Виталий Яндулов (ID: 000000edaf915666) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/21/2021 Extension is pretty good, but why image is so small? Why I can't make it fullscreen? Please add this option.

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Authmane Terki (ID: 00000082ab942767) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/20/2020 really good

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Ngọc Hạnh Đoàn Thị (ID: 0000006cd4643d20) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/07/2020 ok

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Gautam Damodaran (ID: 00000054d1175be8) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/22/2020 Simple and useful. Would be much better if it woks in full screen tabs too.