Make a flash video use as much screen size as the tab it's in and the aspect ratio allows, without causing the video to reload.

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
April 24, 2014
Size
71.66KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.11607 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Maximize Flash Extension

Log feature requests and issues at https://github.com/glajchs/maximize-flash-chrome/issues

Version 1.3
- Make a special case for youtube HTML5 videos to expand the player controls as well. Youtube uses a separate div for HTML5 player controls and the actual video.

Version 1.2
- Fix a bug where the maximize/restore icon sometimes goes away after changing pages.
- Maximized videos after that stick around after page navigation (youtube) can now be restored by clicking on the maximize/restore icon.

Version 1.1.1
- Reduce footprint by using minified jquery.
- Update to the latest jquery.important plugin.

Version 1.1
- Add support for HTML5
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Maximize Flash", "version" : "1.3", "description": "Make a flash video use as much screen size as the tab it's in and the aspect ratio allows, without causing the video to reload.", "author": "Scott Glajch", "background": { "scripts": [ "lodash.min.js", "background.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "" ], "js": [ "jquery-1.11.0.min.js", "jquery.important.js", "lodash.min.js", "maximize_flash.js" ], "all_frames": true } ], "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'", "page_action": { "default_icon": "maximizeFlash.png", "default_title": "Maximize Flash" }, "permissions": [ "tabs" ]}
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How to download and manually install Maximize Flash extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Maximize Flash 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 Maximize Flash extension file

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

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User reviews

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Denis Tyscenko (ID: 0000003ceb667c9d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/10/2022 in general it works, but in my case I tried to maximize the html5-video player, and when I clicked the extension button, after the opening in full-window the video covered the controls of the player, instead of appearing just in the bottom of the screen as usual and as others similar extensions does. So that mean I cant control the video but I can see the control panel, maybe you need to or remove it completely or save the option to control it ?

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ĶĮŁĽŔ-X / X-ÇŁÅŇ (ID: 0000002881911222) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/10/2021 Doesn't do anything.

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Валерій Лернер (ID: 000000329902cd8f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/05/2020 I am happy!

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james roberts (ID: 000000a6f446a246) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/09/2018 Brakes some sites but only in a good way>= To many sites block your control of how you watch their content and this add-don fixes some of that. only wish for it is to add "pan and zoom"..

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Pedro Heringer (ID: 000000dc67a9f797) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/03/2018 Maximiza todo torto na janela. Se você coloca fullscreen e volta ele fica partido. E os controles não aparecem direito...