Disables blur for images shown at integer zoom levels.

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Version
1.5
Update
May 22, 2024
Size
15.96KiB
Developer
tanalin.com
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
русский
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Permissions
Storage
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SmartUpscale Extension

Disables blur for images shown at integer zoom levels. Useful for 4K-monitor owners.

Prevents blurring images which have their size in physical pixels an integer number of times larger than their natural size.

The extension may be useful when using high-DPI monitors, including 4K monitors used at OS-level zoom of 200%.

Images are processed once the page is fully loaded, as well as after dynamic changes on the page and on changing browser-level zoom.

Extension’s options allow to limit maximum image zoom that blur should be prevented at, and to disable blur globally if needed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"name": "SmartUpscale","description": "__MSG_addon_description__","version": "1.5","author": "Marat Tanalin","homepage_url": "http://tanalin.com/en/projects/smart-upscale/","default_locale": "en","icons": {"48": "icons/48.png","64": "icons/64.png","128": "icons/128.png"},"background": {"service_worker": "background.js"},"content_scripts": [{"matches": [""],"js": ["utils.js","content.js"],"run_at": "document_end"}],"options_ui": {"page": "options.htm"},"permissions": ["storage"]}
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How to download and manually install SmartUpscale extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SmartUpscale 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 SmartUpscale extension file

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

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User reviews

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Виталий Сидоров (ID: 0000005c16cafebe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/19/2021 Отлично подходит для чтения старых спрайтовых комиксов, просмотра игровых карт для игр малого разрешения и прочей пиксельной информации.

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Hunter Amaku (ID: 0000009bc961bb41) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/16/2021 I bought a 17" 4k laptop and started to regret it immediately. At 4k, text was crisp but images were blurry, and at 1080p, images were crisp but text was blurry. Thanks to this extension, I can stay at 4k and have nice crisp images. Thank you so much!

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Edwin Zarco (ID: 00000000a81d6770) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/15/2021 Have been using on multiple computers and browsers and the results are always great.

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red9350 (ID: 000000a0fc2a92eb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/13/2021 Working as expected with a 4K monitor!

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Yu Zhang (ID: 000000b820e47d15) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/09/2019 I'm using a 24' 4k monitor (200% scaling) and it does have some improvements. Thanks!