Style Canvas your way!

Latest Version

Version
1.0.4
Update
February 16, 2023
Size
2.41MiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Pimp My Canvas Extension

Introducing the ultimate tool for spicing up your Canvas experience - Pimp My Canvas! Say goodbye to boring white pages and hello to a colorful, personalized world. With just a few clicks, you can customize any color in Canvas with ease. Whether you're looking to make your school day a little more fun or add some simple flair to your homepage, PMC has you covered. So, add some pizzazz to your Canvas and stand out with Pimp My Canvas!

Within the Colors tab, you can customize page colors individually, apply verified themes or create your own, and customize the Canvas header with gradients. Currently, the customizable colors are:
- Background Color
- Sidebar Color
- Major Color
- Text Color
- Accent Text Color
- Icon Color
- Secondary Color
- Tertiary Color
- Hover Color
ADVANCED:
- Notification Indicator Color
- Warning Color
- Back Button Color
- Border Color

Within the Theme Library tab you can apply premade Canvas themes or create your own theme out of any colors you like! The possibilities are endless. Additionally, if you make a theme that deserves to be included in a future release of Pimp My Canvas, you can submit the theme to the developers via a Google Form!

In the Gradient tab, you can choose a color palette from https://coolors.co and apply it as a gradient to the left-hand sidebar on Canvas. You can also play with the angle at which the gradient is displayed, and choose to animate it at any speed.

Feel free to report an issue or ask any questions here!
https://github.com/JDipi/PimpMyCanvas/issues

If you like using Pimp My Canvas, please rate it on the Chrome Store and/or give it a star on GitHub! Also, feel free to look at the source code!
https://github.com/JDipi/PimpMyCanvas

Possible features to come:
- Preview for gradient URLs within the Pimp My Canvas window
- An option to load default themes without having to reset the entire extension
- A custom gradient editor like the one in Photoshop
- General style changes
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Pimp My Canvas", "description": "Style Canvas your way!", "version": "1.0.4", "icons": { "16": "/images/logo16.png", "48": "/images/logo48.png", "128": "/images/logo128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Pimp My Canvas" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.instructure.com/*"], "js": ["jquery-3.6.0.min.js", "tailwind.min.js", "content.js"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "eventPage.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["custom.css"], "matches": ["https://*.instructure.com/*"] } ], "permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Pimp My Canvas extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Pimp My Canvas extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Pimp My Canvas 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 Pimp My Canvas Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Pimp My Canvas 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 Pimp My Canvas extension file

Select and download the Pimp My Canvas 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 Pimp My Canvas 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 Pimp My Canvas 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 Pimp My Canvas 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 Pimp My Canvas extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Thomas Marshall (ID: 00000056ccaf11a1) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2023 This is a very cool and easy to use Chrome extension. It made Canvas look so cool on my computer. I like how you can choose premade themes and make your own if you want.

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Noah Fong (ID: 000000e54d7a9b86) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/16/2023 Makes canvas look good and colorful. Works like a charm. Hopefully more themes in the future!

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Markey Malarkey (ID: 0000007374170a94) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/06/2023 Works and looks great! Would definitely recommend to spice the Canvas page and impress your friends at school